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Week 4 Preview: North Royalton at Solon, 7 p.m. Tonight

Here's six things you need to know about tonight's game between the Solon Comets and the North Royalton Bears

It's week four of the 2011 football season, and the 3-0 Comets are taking on North Royalton, which is 1-2 on the still-young season.

Remember Solon Patch is your for Comet football news. Here's six things you need to know about tonight's Week 4 matchup.

1. Game Time: 7 p.m. Friday (today) at 's Stewart Field. 

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2. Matchup History: This is the first game against a Northeast Ohio Conference opponent, a cross-divisional matchup. The Comets haven't played North Royalton since they defeated the Bears 26-7 in 2007. Last season, North Royalton was 9-1 and won the NOC's Lake Division.

"Our guys are always aware of the expectations each week and we are ready for another week at home in front of a great home crowd," said head coach Jim McQuaide. "We have progressed the last three weeks and have gotten better. We need to continue to do so as a team."

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3. Player to Watch: Linebacker Nick Davidson has been a tackling machine so far this season. He had 13 tackles against Buchtel, and also scored a touchdown on offense as a running back.

4. Week Three Player of the Week: Another game, another electric kick return by Darian Hicks last week. He nearly took an interception return 99 yards for a touchdown but the play ended in crazy fashion. Honorable Mention: Running back George Berry responded in a big way after fumbling in the red zone against Buchtel. He battled back with 15 carries for 103 yards and a touchdown. 

5. Follow Solon Patch Live: Solon Patch will be there covering the game in real time. If you can't make it, get instant updates via Twitter and quarterly updates on Facebook.

6. Trivia Question of the Week: Every week we will ask a trivia question about Solon football. Answer it right, and we'll give the winner a Patch water bottle! 

, we asked you to identify the four Solon players to receive  All-Ohio honors last year. They are:

  • Chris Humphrey, First Team
  • Nick Davidson, Third Team
  • Kyle Hammonds, Third Team
  • Note Hoff, Honorable Mention

The question was answered correctly by Timothy Rodriguez. Congrats! Your water bottle is on the way!

This Week's Question: What Solon quarterback has passed for the most yards in a season in school history? 

Drop your answer in the comments section below or send your answer to the editor at chrism@patch.com. Make sure you include your name and address in the email.


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