Ninth-ranked Solon beat No. 5 Benton Community 34-27 in a Class 3A Iowa high school football first-round playoff game Friday night in Van Horne.

Benton junior, Carson Nolan, runs for a first down setting up a touchdown in the 2nd quarter against Solon at Benton Community High School Friday, November 1, 2024. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Benton junior, Carson Nolan, takes a snap against Solon during the 4th quarter at Benton Community High School Friday, November 1, 2024. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Solon sophomore, Maddox Kelley, makes a catch for a first down against Benton Community High School at Benton Community High School Friday, November 1, 2024. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Solon senior, Eddie Johnson, scores the go ahead touchdown in the 4th quarter against Benton Community High School at Benton Community High School Friday, November 1, 2024. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Solon sophomore, Maddox Kelley, gets tackled by Benton junior, Grant Volesky, during the 1st quarter at Benton Community High School Friday, November 1, 2024. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Benton junior, Carson Nolan, makes a throw downfield for a first down during the 1st quarter against Solon at Benton Community High School Friday, November 1, 2024. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Benton senior, Dylan LeFebvere (27), and junior, Carson Nolan, celebrate a touchdown during the 2nd quarter against Solon at Benton Community High School Friday, November 1, 2024. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Benton junior, Carson Nolan, evades as tackle during the 3rd quarter against Solon at Benton Community High School Friday, November 1, 2024. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Solon senior, Eddie Johnson, runs the ball in for a touchdown against Benton Community High School at Benton Community High School Friday, November 1, 2024. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Solon senior, Eddie Johnson, smiles after beating Benton 34-27 at Benton Community High School Friday, November 1, 2024. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Solon head coach, Lucas Stanton, talks to the team after beating Benton Community High School 34-27 Friday, November 1, 2024. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

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