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Solon Softball Celebrates Senior Players At Final Home Game

The Solon Lady Comets softball team celebrated its seniors but lost 2-1 to rival Mentor.

The Solon High School Lady Comets softball team lost to the visiting Mentor Cardinals 2-1 in a game that came down to the last inning.

The Comets fall to 16-7 on the season. Solon's only run came on a booming home run from shortstop Kristen Confroy in the third inning.

Solon had a chance to tie the game with a runner on second base with one out in the bottom of the seventh and final inning.

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But Mentor was able to end the game on a double play after the Cardinals shortstop caught a line drive and was able to tag out the Solon baserunner.

Before the game the Comets honored their four senior players: Morgan Gersey, Heather Halleen, Gabby Lucarelli and Carly Simecek.

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The Comets finish the regular season Wednesday when they travel to Cuyahoga Falls.


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