(Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette), Solon Coach Kevin Miller pumps his fist in celebration after his son, quarterback Cam Miller, connected for a touchdown with A.J. Solon 11/04/22 1st Street Field . Linn-Mar /, Osage, Iowa / Warrensville HS /, Chicago, Ill. / Gruver hit Hayden Felkey for three scores and Aidan Gruver hauled in two. Meridian /, Avon Lake, Ohio / Solon Football Roster 2023-24 Players (0) Staff (2) Do you have a team photo? Though several key performers from last season are returning, wide receiver was hit pretty hard by the departures of seniors. Carter Henderson ran for 155 yards, while Ben Blackford had 129. Grid View List View. 1, 2023 5:31 pm5h ago. University of Iowa Athletics - Official Athletics Website Parkston / Add nathan.ford@thegazette.comto your contacts. Mount Ayr /, Williamsburg, Iowa / Diamond Dreams Sports Academy - Iowa City, Iowa Iowa State /, Kingsley, Iowa / With the return of a veteran coaching staff, several impactful players, and young upstarts who have the potential to break out in 2022, things are looking bright this year. 'It's probably the toughest thing it could be for him to come into a new program with all these challenges,' Solon senior Colton Hoffman said. Mount Pleasant /, Solon, Iowa / Battle Ground Academy /, Naperville, Ill. / Iowa Valley rebounded from a season-opening loss to defeat No. You will begin to receive our weekly Prep Sports updates. Southeast Polk faced second-and-10 with six seconds left in the fourth. @nickniemann49 /, Clearfield, Iowa / Kotar made a big impact on the Spartans' junior varsity team and that is expected to carry over to the varsity roster. I think we have some similarities as what we're about. 'It was tough to tell the kids at Anamosa my decision this morning,' Stanton said. The most comprehensive coverage of Iowa Hawkeyes Football on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. 6 in The Gazette's Class 2A offseason poll, hosts No. 'I played for a lot of great coaches growing up and I can't say enough great things about Coach Thomas, the life lessons of hard work, pride and teamwork, making us better people.. St. Rita /, Cedar Rapids, Iowa / / Stanton said Stahle was a dual threat, rushing and receiving, and praised Pipolos effort. ', Mount Vernon Coach Lance Pedersen said, 'Kevin's a competitor, on and off the field. On 10/14, the Solon varsity football team won their home conference game against Grinnell (IA) by a score of 51-7. / Regina Catholic /, Iowa City, Iowa / Miller was the Solon football coach at the time, and like any coach when one of his players makes a verbal commitment, Miller laid the praise on thick. Vernon (IA) by a score of 17-14. You will begin to receive our weekly Prep Sports updates. 3 West Des Moines Dowling in the season opener. 2020 Football Roster - Northwest Missouri State Athletics @SpiewakAustin / Iowa City Press-Citizen. Thornwood /, St. Paul, Minn. / Both teams are ranked, yes. Humboldt /, Indianapolis, Ind. Solon will compete in Class 2A for the first time since 2009, following a 12-1 season and 3A state runner-up finish. 'If you develop young men, the winning will follow. It took a while to build the coach-player relationships. Senior /, Hartley, Iowa / Go To Coaching Staff. He played at Iowa before spending 10 seasons as an NFL defensive end with 58 career sacks and two Pro Bowl appearances in a. Clinton /, Frankfort, Ill. / Waukee /, Howells, Neb. Solon, with a trio of football stars, focuses on a state title 'We lost our head coach. The Register names the 50 greatest Iowa high school football coaches of We get two games in. Crystal Lake Central /, Urbandale, Iowa / Central Catholic /, Marion, Iowa / 0:33. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Linn-Mar /, Franklin, Tenn. / ', Comments: (319) 368-8857; jeff.linder@thegazette.com, Nancy Justis - correspondent Iowa Prep Sports May. Decorah /, Sycamore, Ill. / Print; Roster Layout: Go; Choose A Season: . It's about making an impact on somebody's life., 'There's nothing like it, said Kampman. . 'But not at the expense of my family. Our kids kept believing, Haddy told The Gazette. coaching staff; Support Staff; Print. 'I'm super-excited for the opportunity,' he said. The catch capped a nine-play, 77-yard drive that started with 1:48 remaining. 17, 2023 11:08 am14d ago, Jeff Linder High School Track and Field 49m ago49m ago, Mike Hlas Iowa Basketball May. Explore the benefits. Pleasant Valley /, Belle Plaine, Iowa / The Rams will host Linn-Mar (Oct. 1) and Cedar Rapids Jefferson (Oct. 22) and play at Cedar Rapids Prairie (Oct. 8) this season. The celebrated mentality for Solon has helped it accumulate a lot of success over the years. Stanton was a 2002 graduate of Mount Vernon. coaching staff; Support Staff; Print. Linn-Mar Coach Tim Lovell and Clear Creek Amana Coach Matt Haddy enjoyed victories in their debuts Friday. Get the. 28, 2023 6:30 pm3d ago, John Steppe Iowa Football Apr. The River Hawks forced three turnovers and tallied 14 tackles for loss. 'This is a passion for him., 'I do absolutely love it, Meester said. Summit /, Iowa City, Iowa / 17, 2023 11:08 am14d ago, Jeff Linder High School Track and Field Apr. The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for 140 years. So, that is still our biggest goal.". Luckily, the team feels that they have two players who can contribute at the position: junior Nash Kotar and senior Oaken Foster. Football - University of Iowa Athletics Maroa-Forsyth /, Sycamore, Ill. / Weddington / Miller announced his resignation as football coach at Solon High School on Wednesday, signaling the end to a wildly successful 18-year run. . Grid View List View. Stagg /, Iola, Wis. / He bought his place outside Solon around the same time. Pella /, Iowa City, Iowa / While last season ended just . Lewis Central / Wahlert /, Greendale, Wis. / Solon, Iowa / Solon / @TLinderbaum / @Tylerlinderbaum / Now, Lucas Stanton holds the reins of the perennial power with five state championships and 10 finals appearances. 30, 2023 6:00 am1d ago, Erin Jordan Environmental News Apr. Our Lady of Good Counsel /, Iowa City, Iowa / Cedar Falls /, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa / 1, 2023 9:31 am5h ago, Jeff Johnson Minor League Sports 4h ago4h ago, John Steppe Iowa Football Apr. 'I'm ready to get started.'. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette), Solon Coach Kevin Miller stands with his son Cam, then 9, and daughter McKenna, then 12, after the Spartans beat Sioux City Heelan for the 2010 Class 3A football championship. Head coach Kirk Ferentz announced Wednesday that two of his assistant coaches and one of his offensive linemen will not be returning to the Hawkeye football program for the 2021-22 season. Our families went to the same church. 11, 2020 4:43 pm. "People are underestimating because of their size, but they are really aggressive. 29, 2023 8:01 pm1d ago, Jeff Johnson Minor League Sports Apr. Offensive line coach Tim Polasek is leaving Iowa City to become Wyoming's offensive coordinator. Jaxon Dailey rolled to his left and hurled a long pass downfield that Xavier Nwankpa caught in the middle of four defenders for a 38-yard, game-winning touchdown with no time left on the clock. SOLON A Mount Vernon High School alum, Lucas Stanton is about to switch sides in the Highway 1 rivalry. However, with the physicality of the position, it is always helpful to have as much depth there as possible. Jared Chandler. South Garland /, St. Louis, Mo. @dallesjacobus / / Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn /, Port Byron, Ill. / . (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette), Prep Sports & Hawkeye Wrestling Reporter. While last season ended just short of a state championship, the Solon Spartans football team is not dwelling on the pastbut instead looking toward what it believes is an even morepromising future. Warren Central /, Omaha, Neb. On 9/23, the Solon varsity football team won their neutral conference game against West Burlington/Notre Dame (West Burlington, IA) by a score of 36-0. He also hit Oaken Foster and Grant Gerdin for TD passes of 30 and 38 yards, respectively, in the second quarter. Lincoln Way East /, Barrington, Ill. / Meester is 43, Kampman 40. Bettendorf /, Mount Pleasant, Iowa / He swept Texas native Aiden Cooley in the best-of-three finals series Thursday night. Lincoln /, Evergreen Park, Ill. / Coach History - Solon Spartans Football (IA) | MaxPreps Maquoketa Valley /, Mentor, Ohio / Downers Grove South /, Billings, Mont. Cam signed to play for FCS-power North Dakota State next season. 19, 2023 6:00 am12d ago, High School Football Apr. Kuemper /, Mason City, Iowa / 42-18 (W) Solon vs. West Delaware On 10/28, the Solon varsity football team won their home playoff game against West Delaware (Manchester, IA) by a score of 42-18. 'I don't have a true profession, Meester said, 'but I did go back to school. Privacy Policy Solon Pre-Game Elite 8. Naperville Central /, Solon, Iowa / De La Salle holds longest streak; Independence also over 100 straight wins. Northeast /, Lawrence, Kan. / Tournament Game 2022 Iowa High School Football Playoff Brackets: IAHSAA Class 3A West Delaware 18 Solon 42 Final Box Score Tournament Bracket Oct 29, 2022 @ 3:56am For me to come back here and get to celebrate in front of all the kids was great. 28, 2023 9:18 am3d ago, John Steppe Iowa Football Apr. Geneseo /, Forsyth, Ill. / 1, 2023 9:42 am12h ago, Mike Hlas Iowa Basketball May. Gonzaga, Washington, D.C. /, Brampton, Ontario / "I don't like the Mustangs," junior linebackerBrett White said. Durant /, Tipton, Iowa / Stanton was hired Friday as the next football coach at Solon.. Originally from Solon, IA, Oberthien is a Solon High School 2013 graduate. Solon football enters new era with new coach Lucas Stanton This time, Solon hopes to avoid the dramatics and pull off a decisive victory in front of its home fans on Sept.2. The Spartans amassed 558 total offensive yards and limited the Comets to 106. 'His wife, Jamie, and I are cousins, Kampman said. They've been phenomenal.'. Schedule Years Dropdown. This is a compilation of Solon high school football coach history. Solon, meanwhile, has five state crowns and five runner-up finishes. Renaissance / 319-335-8873. gregory-davies@uiowa.edu. Greendale /, Omaha, Neb. 'We're going to be pretty darn good, and I could make another run at it,' Miller said. / And if I can't give 100 percent to it, I can't do it.'. Grid View List View. Regina Catholic /, Mount Laurel, N.J. / Defensively, the Spartans had to replace a strong linebacker unit. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette), Solon Coach Kevin Miller acknowledges the crowd as the Spartans celebrate their 24-7 win over Central Lyon/George-Little Rock in the 2007 Class 2A state final. Providence Catholic /, Minneapolis, Minn. / Lawrence Free State /, Wauconda, Ill. / Mundelein /, Lakeland, Fla. / For many reasons, this isn't a normal season. "Growing up watching Solon win state titles, I want to do my part to bring one back here," White said. Stanton said he inherits 'a phenomenal staff' at Solon. Duxbury /, Masonville, Iowa / 11, 2020 at 12:03 PM PDT Longtime Solon head football coach Kevin Miller has announced that he. Now, Lucas Stanton holds the reins of the perennial. Directory | Solon Community School District Sycamore /, Muscatine, Iowa / All rights reserved. They showcased the ability to light up the scoreboard in the season opener. Marshall Koehn 1. . 'I want to watch my son play football,' Miller said. / Sport Head Coach Email; Boys Cross Country: Matthew Wieczorek: matthew.f.wieczorek@gmail.com: Girls Cross Country: Anna Guseilo: annaguseilo@solonboe.org: Football Hes been stepping in to the Mike linebacker role.. We'll treat every game like it's our last. 'Kevin and his staff are top-notch as far as being mentors of young people,' Iowa City Regina Coach Marv Cook said. 'I'm liking it,' Solon senior Jackson Ryan said. Brownsburg /, Carrollton, Texas / Leesburg /, Dubuque, Iowa / 'This isn't about X's and O's. Aaron Kampman and Brad Meester: Small-town Iowa football to NFL and Offensively, quarterback Connor Gruver powered the River Hawks. 10 BGM, 52-47, Friday night at Brooklyn. Hide/Show Additional Information For Dillon Hoit Youth Recreation | Solon, IA Class 3A sixth-ranked Solon whipped West Liberty, 63-0, Friday night at Spartan Stadium. Avon Lake /, Xenia, Ohio / . The Spartans were 12-1 and Class 3A state runners-up last fall. He passed for 318 yards and eight touchdowns, completing 17 of 27 passes. It felt good and it was good to see this for the kids because it has been a long time since they have had a chance to celebrate like this.. That sentiment is made even stronger since they will bring back three players who were all-state selections: Timmons, StahleandWhite. Class 5A top-ranked Southeast Polk survived a thriller against No. Long after I'm gone, I hope that the things that the kids learn from me, they're applied throughout their communities.'. You will begin to receive our weekly Prep Sports updates. 6 in The Gazette's Class 2A offseason poll. 'It's kind of crazy how things worked out, said Meester. Brandon Valley /, Carroll, Iowa / Miller, 49, was a quarterback for Solon's state-championship team in 1988 under Ed Hansen. Springboro /, Waldorf, Md. Interested in @FootballSolon's Tweets? Humboldt /, Larchwood, Iowa / 'It's an exciting opportunity,' Stanton said shortly after the announcement. Williamsburg /, Chicago, Ill. / The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for 140 years. Solon CSD Strategic Goals Strategic Actions Strategic Actions Strategic Actions About solon CSD Student Population Approximately 1,500 students attend the Solon School District in Preschool through 12th grade. Motorcycle school.. Grid View List View. On 10/21, the Solon varsity football team won their away conference game against Keokuk (IA) by a score of 41-7. / Lake Forest, Ill. Academy /, Hinton, Iowa / Assumption /, Menomonie, Wis. / The two played together at Aplington-Parkersburg High under Ed Thomas. 30, 2023 10:37 pm12h ago, Minor League Sports Apr. Chariton /, Rockford, Ill. / But it's more. coaching staff; Support Staff; Print. He played at Northern Iowa before spending 14 seasons and started 209 games at center for the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. Solon Football (@FootballSolon) / Twitter The group includes nine seniors, three juniors, six sophomores, and three redshirt . He was an assistant at Marietta, Ohio, for three seasons (2011-13), then defensive coordinator at Mount Vernon (2014), head coach at North Cedar (2015), defensive coordinator at Dubuque Wahlert (2016) and head coach at Anamosa (2017-19). They have become acclimated to the new scheme that fits their personnel well. 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