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Mentor Versus Solon Airing Live on Fox Sports Ohio

The highly anticipated showdown will be played at Solon High School's Stewart Field and is set to begin at 7 p.m Thursday.

The showdown against Solon will be broadcast live on Fox Sports Ohio.

The game, played at home at 's Stewart Field, is set to begin at 7 p.m. Thursday

The game is one of the most highly anticipated of the year. Both Solon and Mentor are highly ranked and boast 6-0 records.

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Mentor has . Solon features big-time playmakers and a stiffling defense.

According to a news release from Fox Sports Ohio, the game's announcing crew will feature color analyst Hanford Dixon, who played defensive back for the Cleveland Browns for nine seasons and was named to three Pro Bowls.

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He will sit aside Emmy award winner Jeff Phelps, serving as the play-by-play announcer. Phelps is currently the sideline reporter during live Cavaliers game. 

Dionne Miller will serve as sideline reporter. She co-hosts Cavaliers Live and has worked on various network programs including Cavaliers in the Paint.

The telecast of the game will also promote Solon's other sports and activities through interviews with athletic directors, principals and other key faculty. And the halftime show will feature the marching bands from each school.


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