cardzfan1234
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Mentor's next game is at home against Solon on Friday. The last time Mentor played the Comets, it was the most unexpected loss they took this season. Solon graduated four starters that were the core (along with star Sincere Carry) of the 2018 state runners-up. Mentor brought back their top three scorers from a team that went 3-0 against the Comets last season. The loss triggered the low point when the team was just 4-4 in a season where there were pretty high expectations. They had a road loss early against Medina followed by a disappointing end to the Arby's tournament. I thought Mentor could possibly win the Arby's tournament. Instead they lost in a close semifinal and then got whacked in the consolation game. The loss to Solon made me wonder if my expectations were too high. Did they peak last year? Chemistry issues? Not enough depth? I know that people use the old football excuse, but Luke Floriea was really the only regular contributor on the basketball team that played football. The rest of the starters were probably in the gym pretty regularly in the summer and fall.
Since that loss at Solon, Mentor has looked like I thought they would all season as they have won 11 of 12. The only loss was on a long road trip at Lakota East (maybe the 2nd or 3rd best team in SWO) the day after an emotional comeback win against Medina. If Mentor can beat Solon, they will clinch a share of the league. Back when they were 2-2 in the conference with four games remaining against Shaker, Medina, and Solon - that seemed pretty unlikely. A win over a Lake Catholic team that has two DI players would be a huge way to end the regular season. This should be a fun final weekend of the regular season.
Since that loss at Solon, Mentor has looked like I thought they would all season as they have won 11 of 12. The only loss was on a long road trip at Lakota East (maybe the 2nd or 3rd best team in SWO) the day after an emotional comeback win against Medina. If Mentor can beat Solon, they will clinch a share of the league. Back when they were 2-2 in the conference with four games remaining against Shaker, Medina, and Solon - that seemed pretty unlikely. A win over a Lake Catholic team that has two DI players would be a huge way to end the regular season. This should be a fun final weekend of the regular season.