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Mitch Trubisky Throws Six TDs, Leads Mentor Over Solon, 56-28
Mitch Trubisky threw six touchdown passes in bad weather to defeat the Solon Comets.
Mentor quarterback Mitch Trubisky threw six touchdown passes as the Cardinals defeated Solon 56-28.
Mentor is now 6-1 and Solon falls to 4-3.
Trubisky's final numbers were stellar: He completed more than 75 percent of his passes for more than 300 yards, with the six touchdowns and one interception. He also rushed for more than 100 yards.
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Nick Delisa ran for one touchdown and caught two more. Brandon Fritts scored three touchdowns each. Conner Krizancic also snagged a touchdown catch.
The Comets had two special teams mistakes early and gave up 21 first quarter points to Mentor. The Cardinals had 42 points at halftime.
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Solon put some offense together in the second half but the late scoring wasn't enough to overcome Mentor's cushion.
Sophomore quarterback Ryan Gallagher threw three touchdown passes, connecting with Drew Barksdale on two touchdowns and Khoury Crenshaw on another.
Darian Hicks caught a touchdown pass from George Berry in the first quarter.
Mentor plays Medina. Solon hosts Twinsburg next week.
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