Solon Athlete Honored By State Rep. Anielski

Solon Lacrosse player Brendan Gallagher was honored for being name honorable mention on the All-Ohio team.

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Solon Lacrosse Defeats Rival Hudson 10-8

Solon Lax was paced by Sam Littman, who scored four goals in the win over the Hudson Explorers.

Solon Lacrosse defeated rival Hudson 10-8 in Hudson Friday night. Solon was paced by Sam Littman, who scored four goals and collected an assist. Goals were also scored by Tres Barksdale (two), Sean Smith (two), Drew Barksdale and Jordan Rodriguez Also assisting on goals were Smith and Tres Barksdale. Solon Goalie Josh Low collected six saves.

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Solon Lacrosse Uses Big Run to Oust Hoover

Humphrey scores six goals to lead Comets to win

Well, what do you know? Solon’s Chris Humphrey can fly. Humphrey scored five crucial goals in a stretch that blew open a tight lacrosse contest in the second half against North Canton Hoover. But his final goal was his masterpiece as he leapt into the heavens to pull in a pass from fellow teammate Matt DiCarro and splashed home a spectacular score that left no doubt as to the contest’s outcome or its top player. “I didn’t know it was going to be that high,” Humphrey said of the pass. “It felt real good. I just got it on my stick and slammed it down.” Humphrey slammed down six goals overall with two assists as the Comets produced the game’s last nine goals to upend visiting Hoover, 17-8, in the second round of the Ohio High School Lacrosse …

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Back to Winning Ways, Solon Lacrosse Beats Chagrin Falls

After recent tough losses to top teams, Comets defeat Chagrin Falls 16-2

After tough losses to tough teams in Medina and Western Reserve Academy, Solon lacrosse took it to Chagrin Falls 16-2 to return to the win column. The victory lifts the Comets to a 9-4 record. Sam Littman and Sean Smith led the way for the Comets with three goals each, and Josh Low collected five saves. GAME STATISTICS

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Week in Solon Sports: Comets Sports Advance in Spring Playoffs

Comet baseball team advances to Division I district semifinals

The Week in Solon Sports is just that – a weekly look at Solon High School sports teams in action over the last week and quick previews of what's to come next week. Come to Solon Patch every Friday afternoon to get all the sports you need. BASEBALL Solon, the seventh seed in the Division I Hudson District, upset fourth-seeded Brecksville-Broadview Heights by a 5-4 score to capture a sectional title and advance to the district semifinals next week. The Comets held off a seventh-inning rally by Brecksville-Broadview with Matt Smoral picking up the win on the mound with relief help from Bryce Littell and Cory Stuart. Michael Dunn had two hits on the afternoon, driving in a run for the winners. Solon won its tournament opener with a 4-3 …

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Solon Lacrosse Smacks Cleveland Heights

Comets Lacrosse raises record to 8-2 after dominating win over Cleveland Heights on Saturday

Solon Lacrosse continues to win and win big. The Comets defeated Cleveland Heights 15-2 on Saturday, led by Sam Littman with four goals and Matt Dicarro with three scores.  Cody Marcantonio collected three assists and Josh Low grabbed three saves. Solon is now 8-2. This week, the Comets battle Medina on Wednesday and Western Reserve Academy on Friday. Both varsity contests start at 7 p.m. GAME SUMMARY

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Solon Lacrosse Wins Again, Defeats Jackson 16-9

Team improves to 6-3 after win against Massilon Jackson

Solon Lacrosse continued its winning ways Friday, defeating Massilon Jackson 16-9. Leading the scoring for Solon was Tres Barksdale with five goals. Mike Perrino and Sean Smith each had three goals for the Comets, and Chris Humphrey added two goals. Next up for Solon is an away match at 7 p.m. Tuesday against St. Ignatius. GAME STATISTICS

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Solon Lacrosse Handles Shaker Heights, 15-4

Lacrosse team rolls to a 5-2 record after dominating Shaker Heights

Solon Lacrosse notched another win Tuesday, defeating Shaker Heights 15-4. Chris Humphrey, Matt DiCarro and Sam Littman scored three goals apiece and Keith LePort collected five saves to lead the Comets. The win brings the Comets' record to 5-2. The next game is 7 p.m. Friday against Jackson. The junior varsity plays at 5 p.m. GAME STATISTICS

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Solon Lacrosse Rallies To Knock Off Hudson in 2 OT Thriller

Comet Michael Perrino scores game-winner to end Explorer's run

Solon senior Michael Perrino had to wait three years and two overtimes, but he finally got the measure of the Hudson boys’ lacrosse team. Reeling in a pass from fellow senior Matt DiCarro, Perrino splashed home the game-winner at 3:46 of the second overtime to defeat Hudson, 13-12, and cap an improbable rally to beat the Explorers for the first time in his high school career Thursday night at Solon High School. Down a goal with 24 seconds remaining in regulation, DiCarro flipped a pass to Sam Littman who scored at point-blank range to tie the game after the Comets were down, 12-8, with a little over six minutes remaining in the game. The Comets (4-2) knocked the rival Explorers (8-1) off their undefeated perch after scoring the game’s …

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Spring Sports Preview: Expectations High for Solon Lacosse Team

Comets have talent and experience for tournament run

The growing pains are over for the Solon lacrosse team. This season's Comets are poised to make their biggest strides yet under head coach Hans Rydquist. "There is a lot of experience and our expectations are high," said Rydquist, in his seventh season at Solon. "We return four of our top five leading scorers, two of three starting defenders and our starting goalie. The players' expectation is to make it to the state finals." Rydquist, an All-Ohio player at Hudson High School and an all-conference competitor for Wittenberg University, took his team to the regional semifinals last year before losing to Medina. The Comets were ranked fifth in the Northeast Region last year. "Our team goal is to play hard every play every day," he said. "I …

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