5 New Teams Solon Football Will Play This Season

1. Kenston Bombers- The Comets will travel to Kenston to open up the 2013 campaign as the Bombers replace the spot that Shaker Heights held for the last four years. Solon’s last meeting with Kenston came in 2004 when the Comets secured a 35-7 victory over the Bombers.

2. Willoughby South Rebels- Willoughby South replaces Akron Buchtel as the third game on the schedule, beginning with this coming year. Solon will travel to South for a Thursday night contest in early September. More recently, Solon and Willoughby South matched up in the 2011 OHSAA Playoffs. Solon paid a visit to the Rebels in the first round and came away with a 37-12 win.

3. Valley Forge Patriots- Valley Forge and Solon will face each other in Week Five for the first time in the two school’s football histories.

4. Mayfield Wildcats- Solon’s last win over Mayfield came in 2010 in a game at Mayfield that saw Solon compile 48 points. Solon owns a 17-13-2 record over the Wildcats.

5. Hudson Explorers- Solon’s last matchup with Hudson also occurred in 2010 as the Comets shutout the Explorers for the first 47 minutes to go on to a 34-6 win. Solon has an 11-2 advantage over Hudson entering 2013.