Solon Girls Track Team Primed for Success in 2026

Led by senior sprinter Piper Stahle and rising stars Piper Johnson and Jerzey Haluska, the Solon Spartans look to build on last year's state performance.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Solon High School girls track team is gearing up for a promising 2026 season, with a talented group of athletes poised to make their mark. Senior sprinter Piper Stahle, the last of the renowned Stahle family's track stars, is determined to end her career on a high note. Meanwhile, junior thrower Piper Johnson and junior sprinter Jerzey Haluska are emerging as the next generation of Spartan standouts, having put in extensive offseason work to improve their skills. Head coach Jessica Hotek, a former Solon track athlete herself, is focused on the little details like mindfulness, yoga, and nutrition to help her team reach their full potential and improve on last year's 29th-place finish at the state championships.

Why it matters

Track and field is a long-standing tradition at Solon High School, and the community has high expectations for the girls' team. With the departure of the Stahle sisters, who have been a dominant force in the program, the 2026 season represents a changing of the guard. The success of this year's team will not only determine individual accomplishments, but also set the tone for the future of Solon's girls track and field program.

The details

Senior sprinter Piper Stahle, the last of the Stahle family's track stars, has intensified her offseason preparation in a bid to end her career on a high note. Meanwhile, junior thrower Piper Johnson and junior sprinter Jerzey Haluska are emerging as the next generation of Spartan standouts, having put in extensive offseason work to improve their skills. Head coach Jessica Hotek, a former Solon track athlete, is focused on the little details like mindfulness, yoga, and nutrition to help her team reach their full potential.

  • The Solon girls track team began their outdoor practice season in early March 2026.
  • The Spartans will open their season at the 2026 IATC Indoor Championship at ISU's Lied Recreation Athletic Center.

The players

Piper Stahle

A senior sprinter for the Solon High School girls track team, and the last member of the renowned Stahle family to compete for the Spartans.

Piper Johnson

A junior thrower for the Solon High School girls track team, who followed in the footsteps of her grandfather and cousins to take up the sport.

Jerzey Haluska

A junior sprinter for the Solon High School girls track team, who also plays varsity basketball and has had to balance her time between the two sports.

Jessica Hotek

The head coach of the Solon High School girls track team, who was a former Solon track athlete herself from 2010 to 2013.

Kate Shafer

A former senior thrower for the Solon High School girls track team, who earned Solon's best finish in any event at the state championships last year, placing fourth in discus.

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What they’re saying

“It's pretty big shoes to fill, because they're all pretty good.”

— Piper Stahle, Senior Sprinter (soloneconomist.com)

“I like the technicality around it. The form that you have to go through, and how it's a very delicate type of event.”

— Piper Johnson, Junior Thrower (soloneconomist.com)

“It's definitely not easy going from one sport to another. Having the work ethic to be able to work on both sports during the year is really important.”

— Jerzey Haluska, Junior Sprinter (soloneconomist.com)

“Last year, we had to be flexible a lot because we had injuries popping up all the time.”

— Jessica Hotek, Head Coach (soloneconomist.com)

What’s next

The Solon girls track team will begin their season at the 2026 IATC Indoor Championship at ISU's Lied Recreation Athletic Center.

The takeaway

The Solon High School girls track team is poised for a breakout 2026 season, with a talented group of athletes led by senior Piper Stahle and rising stars Piper Johnson and Jerzey Haluska. Under the guidance of head coach Jessica Hotek, the Spartans are focused on the little details to help them improve on last year's state performance and continue the program's tradition of excellence.