Xavier tops Solon to reach invite title game
Solon finished second at the Warrior Invitational after losing to top-ranked Cedar Rapids Xavier 21-18 21-11 in the final. Solon sophomore Grace Erwin said Galvan’s hard edge is reshaping the Spartans. Xavier rallied from a deficit in the first set to win and advance to the title match. Solon earned a 3-1 pool record and awaits Womac action.
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Grace Erwin
Washington High School
Cedar Rapids Xavier
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Lions
Dragons
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Saints
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Carley Jonker
Kennedy
Kiley Devery
Linn-Mar
Kelsey Klesner
Benita Anyanwu
Cedar Rapids
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Solon star Johnson fuels Spartans to potential No. 1 3A
Solon senior Eddie Johnson ran for 138 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-14 win at Clear Creek Amana, signaling a major role change after Conlan Poynton's transfer. He has 258 rushing yards and six total touchdowns through two games, with Coach Stanton lauding him as a workhorse and team defender Carney anchoring a solid defense.
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Conlan Poynton
Johnson
Clear Creek Amana
Lucas Stanton
CCA
Ty Bell
Cole Carney
Stanton
Week 2 Iowa high school football rankings upset lopsided
The Gazette covers Week 2 results across Iowa with eight ranked teams losing to unranked foes. Dowling and Valley exchange a 26-23 OT upset, Ankeny Centennial dominates Ames 55-14, Southeast Polk downing Ankeny 21-13, and numerous top ten changes highlight a chaotic round. The article lists all 71 teams with scores and notable shifts in the poll.
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Iowa
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Williamsburg
Cedar Rapids
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Waukee
Waukee Northwest
Ames
Johnston
Cedar Falls
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