Sports

Solon Economist
Spartans defeat West Liberty
05/09/2013 - 7:07pm
SOLON– The Spartans took on two powerhouses in one day and came out without a loss last week. The boys’ soccer squad defeated West Liberty 3-1 at West Liberty Saturday and then traveled to Davenport Assumption later that day for a scoreless tie. Tim Lance scored twice for the Spartans and Nick Brown added a goal on a penalty kick against the Comets. Brandan Childs was credited with an assist. Joe Weeks had four saves in the goal. Weeks had five saves in the 0-0...
Hawk Talk
04/17/2013 - 5:25pm
PART TWO This is the second part of a look at Hawkeye football and spring practice. Last week I talked about the depth and experience of the offensive line. This week I’ll look at the tight ends, wide receivers and a new position called Y-back. The Y-back will be a combination of tight end and blocking fullback. The tight end position should be as...
North Liberty Leader
CCA girls’ soccer heats up in the cold
04/10/2013 - 6:41pm
By Chris Umscheid North Liberty Leader TIFFIN– Once the final goal had been scored, the scene on the field resembled a state playoff win as the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Clippers stormed the turf and embraced each other while jumping up and down in victory. The Clippers earned a 4-2 penalty kick win following two overtime periods knotted-up 2-2 with...
North Liberty Leader
Cool victory for Clipper boys
04/10/2013 - 6:39pm
TIFFIN– Tim Benson’s Clear Creek Amana (CCA) varsity soccer boys took to the field Monday, April 1, to face the Golden Hawks of Mid-Prairie in a season-opening girls/boys doubleheader. With temperatures in the low 30s and a persistent wind out of the west-northwest, the conditions were more appropriate for winter. The weather did not hinder the...
Solon Economist
Spartans 3-0 to start season
04/10/2013 - 6:19pm
SOLON– The Spartans have started the season on the right foot. Solon’s varsity boys have opened the season 3-0, including a home win against the No. 1 ranked team in 1A, Waterloo Columbus. According to head coach Jeremy McMurrin, the Spartans have moved up a class this season and are ranked No. 14 in Class 2A. After a scoreless scrimmage against...
Solon Economist
Boys take fourth at first outdoor meet
04/10/2013 - 6:18pm
By Ed Hadenfeldt Special to the Economist TIPTON– The 2013 edition of the Solon boys track team finally got to run its first meet of the season outdoors last week, having two meets cancelled the previous week do to inclement weather. The boys finished fourth out of 11 teams competing at the Tipton Invitational. Scores were as follows: 1. CPU 115...