Game stats

The Mason boys basketball team got their 2017-18 season started last Saturday with a 73-50 win over Springboro.  The Comets held a 19 point advantage at the half and never looked back.

Tanner Knue led Mason with 17 points.  Noah Pedelty added 11.

Mason boys vist Loveland on Tuesday and then open at home against Colerain on Friday, Dec. 8th.

The Mason boys bball team go to 2-0 on this young season with a 66-31 blasting at Loveland on Tuesday night. The Comets put up a 20-5 advantage after the first quarter. The team was led by Landen Long's 22 points. Noah Pedelty and Tanner Knue chipped in 13 and 12 points respectively. Pedelty dished out 5 assists.

The Comets will host their home opener against visiting Colerain this Friday.

The Mason boys bball team opened their home schedule last Friday with a 70-33 romp over visiting Colerain. It was a low scoring affair until the second quarter when the Comets went on a 25-9 offienseive tear.

Three players hit double digit scoring led by Noah Pedelty's 20 points, Tanner Knue 12 and Landen Long 11.

Mason (3-0) will host Lakota East (1-1) on Tuesday, Dec. 12th.

Mason boys basketball kept their record unblemished on Tuesday night at 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the GMC. The Comets won a physical battle and the game against visiting Lakota East 61-58.

Mason led most of the game and held off the Hawks in the final mintues with a tenacious defensive effort against a strong offensive opponent. Tanner Knue scored 17 points in the contest to lead the Comets. Ethan Howard chipped in 12. Knue also dished out assists to his teammates. Noah Pedelty grabbed 9 rebounds.

Mason will visit Middletown this Friday night to help them open their new arena. Tipoff is slated for 7:30 pm.

Mason boys basketball held off Middletown last Friday night to defeat the Middies in an away game 58-49. Middletown surged from behind in the final quarter outscoring the Comets 17-5, but the Mason lead was too much to overcome.

Landen Long led Mason with 22 points. Noah Pedelty and Tanner Knue chipped in 12 and 10 points, respectively. Matt Minich secured 7 rebounds. Pedelty added 6 assists.

Mason stats perfect so far at 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the GMC. Next up they will host Lakota West on Friday, Dec. 22nd.

The Comets boys basketball team went 2-1 in recent games over the Holiday Break.

On Friday, Dec. 22nd they defeated Lakota West 68-34. Noah Pedelty led Mason with 23 points. Tanner Knue added 14 points. The teams record stood at 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the GMC after this game.

On Friday, January 5th Mason lost its first game of the season to visiting Oak Hills by a score of 61-52 in overtime. The Comets led 37-29 at the end of the third quarter but couldn't hold the lead in the final frame as the contest went to OT. The Highlanders outscored the Comets 15-6 in the final frame to come away with the win. Two Mason players scored in double figures; Tanner Knue 15 and Tyree Mizell 13.

Mason is 7-1 overall and 4-1 in the GMC. They'll be back in action on Tuesday, Jan. 9th when they host league leading and undefeated Princeton (9-0, 6-0).

The Mason Boys basketball team fell to Princeton on Tuesday night 75-46. The Vikings entered the contest undefeated and ranked #4 in the recent AP boys bball polls. Princeton (10-0, 7-0 GMC) shot 62.5 percent from the field including 11 of 16 from beyond the 3-point arc Tuesday night while the Comets struggled with 29% shooting.

Mason (7-2, 4-2) was led by senior forward Noah Pedelty with 15 points and five rebounds. Senior guard Tanner Knue had 12 points and a game-high five steals.

Mason plays at Colerain (4-6, 1-5 GMC) Friday night.

Mason's contest with Colerain was rescheduled for Saturday and the Comets came away with a 85-45 blow out. Five Mason starters hit double figures:

Tanner Knue 16, Landen Long 15, Ethan Howard and Jack Cooper 12, Noah Pedelty 11. Knue also had 9 rebounds.

Mason (8-2, 5-2) has a non-conference meeting at Kings tonight. They will get back to GMC action this Friday, Jan. 19th at Fairfield.

Tuesday night the boys bball team erupted for 39 frist half points to defeat Kings 72-48. The Knights were outgunned by a 14 point margin as the Comets went on to a easy non-confernece win.

Landen Long had 19 points, Noah Pedelty 15 and Tanner Knue contributed 14. Pedelty also had 9 carooms.

The Comets (9-2, 5-2) start the final stretch of the regular season (9 GMC gamces) on Friday when they visit Fairfield.

Mason boys put another "W" in their win column last Friday defeating Fairfield 63-57 on the road. The Comets held a slight t-point advantage at the half, then pulled ahead for good in the third quarter with a 19-10 spurt.

Noah Pedelty and Tanner Knue shared scoring honors with 16 apiece. Landen Long was 2nd with 14 points.

Mason (10-2, 6-2) is back in action on Tuesday at Hamilton.

Mason Boys Bball defeated Hamilton on Tuesday 78-60. The Comets held a slim 4-point advantage at the half, but outscored Big Blue 18-5 in the fourth quarter to get another win.

Noah Pedelty recorded a career high 28 points in the contest. Other scorers: Tanner Knue 13, Ethan Howard 12, and Jack Cooper 10. Knue dished 6 assists in the game.

Mason (11-2, 7-2) hosts Middletown this Friday.

The boys bball team lost to Middletown at home last Friday. After a first half 6- point lead, the Middies found a way to stay in the game and eventually outscore Mason 28-18 in the final two quarters.

Noah Pedelty and Ethan Howard led the Comets with 17 and 11 points, respectively.

Mason (11-3, 7-3) will host Sycamore on Tuesday.

Mason boys bball returned to their winning ways with a big 82-50 win over visiting Sycamore. The Comets rushed out to a 47-21 lead at the half and never looked back.

Three Comets scored in double digits: Landen Long 22, Noah Pedelty 19 and Tanner Knue 15. Long dished 5 assists in the contest.

Mason (12-3, 8-3) visits Lakota West this Friday.

The boys bball team overwhelmed Lakota West last Friday, 63-39. The Comets outscored the Firebirds 11-3 in the fourth quarter to earn another GMC win and keep their league record at 9-3, with four game left in the conference. Mason is 13-3 overall.

Noah Pedelty led all scorers with 25 points including 5 steals. Landen Long and Tanner Knue added 16 and 14 points, respectively.

Mason stays on the road this Tuesday when they visit Lakota East.

Mason boys bball suffered a tough GMC loss to GMC foe Lakota East on Tuesday night by a score of 65-53. The game was close thru the first 3 quarters of play until East pulled away in the final frame.

Tanner Knue poured in 25 points while Noah Pedelty added 10.

Mason (13-4, 9-4) will host Fairfield this Friday night.

The Boys Basketball team earned a 61-43 win over Fairfield last Friday. The Comets led 33-19 at the half. Tanner Knue led all teams with 17 points, Noah Pedelty added 13.

Mason (14-4, 10-4) has its final home game on Tuesday versus Hamilton. The Comet boys will conclude their regular sesaon schedule on Friday, Feb. 16th at Oak Hills.

Mason defeated Hamilton 77-66 on Tuesday evening. The Comets built a halftime lead of 38-26. Landen Long poured in 22 points to lead all scorers. Noah Pedelty added 19. Tanner Knue dished 5 assists.

The Comets (15-4) will close out their regular season schedule this Friday at Oak Hills. Both teams enter the contest with 11-4 records in the GMC. The winner will claim an outright 2nd place finish in the league.

Mason boys have earned the #4 seed in the upcoming Sectional Tournament. The Comets will play the winner of the Elder/Mt. Healthy contest at Fairfield on Tuesday, Feb. 27th, 6:00 PM.

In a battle for a 2nd place finish in the GMC last Friday night, the Mason boys bball team suffered a 70-66 overtime loss at Oak Hills. The Comets jumped out to a third quarter 38-30 lead to start the 4th quarter only to see the Highlanders close the gap and send the contest to overtime. OH outscored Mason 8-4 in the extra frame.

Scoring for Mason was led by Tanner Knue's 15 points and Noah Pedelty's 13.

Mason finished the regular season with a 15-5 record and 11-5 in the GMC (tied for 3rd with East)

Mason boys have earned the #4 seed in the upcoming Sectional Tournament. The Comets will play Elder at Fairfield on Tuesday, Feb. 27th, 6:00 PM.  Elder defeated Mt. Healthy 47-34 last Friday to advance.  The winner will play either Winton Woods or Walnut Hills in the Sectional final on Friday, March 2nd at Fairfield with tipoff at 7:30 pm.  

SECTIONAL

Elder

@ FF 6:00

Mason Boys Basketball season came to a disappointing conclusion on Tuesday night at the Lakota West Sectional. The Comets fell to Elder 60-58 in a contest that came down to the last few seconds of the game. Mason had a small 30-27 lead at the half against the Panthers, but a 19-11 4th quarter for Elder helped them to advance in the tourney. Noah Pedelty and Landen Long finisheds with 22 and 16 points, respectively.

Mason ends their 2017-18 season with an overall record of 15-6 and 11-5 (tied for 3rd) in the GMC.

Game stats

The Mason Girls Basketball team opened the 2017-18 season against the Journey to the Tourney team and fell in a close one 42-40.

Junior Sammie Puisis led the Comets with 21 points.

Mason overwhelmed Colerain on November 29 winning 70-3 in the lopsided affair. Mason allowed the Cardinals a single field goal and free throw in the 4th quarter to avoid the shutout.

Every Comet player scored in the game with Sammie Puisis leading with 16 points.

The girls posted another overmatched victory last Saturday, defeating Middletown 80-38.

No details of the game were available.

Next up the Comets (2-1,2-0) visit Fairfield on Wednesday, Dec. 6th.

The Mason Girls Bball team earned their 3 consecutive GMC win at Fairfield on Wednesday by a score of 52-29. The team outscored their opponent 33-10 after two quarters of play.

Three Comets hit double figure scoring on the night: Sade Tucker 15, Sammie Puisis and Anna Brinkmann 11 Puisis and Brinkmann each produced douible-doubles rebounding 12 and 11 carooms, respectively.

Next up Mason will host Oak Hills on Saturday, Dec. 9th.

Mason girls bball stayed the course with another lopsided 60-23 win over Oak Hills last Saturday. The Comet ladies shut out the Highlaners 24-0 in the 2nd quarter inroute to another GMC win.

Sammie Puisis led Mason with 18 points and 5 steals. Sade Tucker added 3 assists and 8 points.

The Comets (4-1, 4-0) are back in action on Wednesday when they host Lakota East.

MATULA KNOWS 300!

Wednesday Mason defeated Lakota East 46-21 in an important GMC meeting. But the contest was more than just another league win. The girls helped their leader reach a personal achievement that few can boast, as Comet head coach Rob Matula attained his 300th overall career victory.

Matula, who has been at the Mason girls helm since the 2005 season, has an overall record of 300 wins and 153 losses. His Mason overall record now stands at 224-70. Highlights during 13 campaigns under Matula's leadership include: 1 FAVC title, 2 GMC titles, 9 Sectional titles, 6 District championships, 1 Regional title and OHSAA State runner-up in 2015-16. During his tenure Rob has won multiple coaching honors that include league coach of the year, Southwest Coach of the Year, and Greater Cincinnati Coach of the Year.

Congratulations Coach Matula!

In Wednesdays win over the Hawks, the Comets got a slow start offensively, but as usual Mason's defense stymied their opponents ability to score and get good looks at the basket. Through three quarters of play Mason led 42-9. Sade Tucker led the Comets with 11 points.

The first meeting of the season between GMC perennial giants comes up this Saturday at Lakota West. West, ranked #2 in the city polls comes in with 6-1record, while the Comets are 5-1 and ranked #3. Tipoff at West is set for 2:00 pm.

Come out and support the Comets!

The battle of the GMC unbeatens went Lakota West's way last Saturday in the first matchup of the leagues this season. The Firebirds sank a free throw with 1.8 seconds remaining to nip the Comets 51-50 on the Lakota home court.

There was a lot on the line for both teams. As of this week, Lakota West and Mason were tied at No. 2 in the Ohio girls basketball poll for Division I. They each also had perfect Greater Miami Conference records. Mason won the first half 29-28, thanks largely to near-perfect free-throw shooting. Free throws accounted for 20 of the Comets’ final tally.

Sade Tucker, the shortest player on either roster at 5-foot-3, set the gritty tone for Mason early. The junior nailed seven free throws and was quick to cut through a lane that had even a sliver of open space. Comets sophomore Megan Wagner was a constant offensive presence as well, hitting Mason’s biggest shot of the game to tie it at 50 with 1:45 left. Tucker and Wagner each finished with 11 points, leading Mason.

Mason travels to Naples, Florida to face Louisville (Ky.) Male High School on Dec. 28 in the opening round of the Naples Holiday Shootout.

@ Naples Shoot Out

vs. Male HS (Louisville)

The Mason girls basketball team spent part of their winter break in Florida at the Naples Shoot Out and went 2-1 during their stay there.

On Thursday, Dec. 28th they dropped their opening game to Male HS (Louisville) by a score of 51-48. Double digit scoring was had by Sade Tucker 14, Tihanna Fulton 11, and Sammie Puisis 10.

In their final appearance on Saturday, Dec. 30th, Mason came away with a 68-39 victory. Sammie Puisis led all scorers with a 31 point effort. Sade Tucker added 10.

The girls returned to action in 2018 with a big 74-29 win at Hamilton on Saturday, Jan. 6th. Puisis continued her hot had dropping 38 point on Big Blue while Tihann Fulton added 10. Megan Wagner dished out 12 assists to her teammates in the contest.

Mason goes to 8-3 overall and 6-1 in the GMC. They will visit Sycamore on Wed. Jan. 10th.

The Comet ladies basketball team (9-3, 7-1) notched another GMC win on Wednesday, defeating Sycamore 53-27. The team poured it on in the 2nd half outscoring the Aves 32-12.

Leaders for Mason: Anna Brinkmann and Tihanna Fulton both with 12 points. Secret Hughes scored 10. Megan Wagner dished out 4 assists.

This weekend the girls are headed to Berlin, Ohio for the annual Classic in the Country. The Mason schedule is below:

Saturday, vs. Urbana (IL) 4:40 pm

Sunday, vs. Solon, 5:00 pm

Mason returns to GMC play on Wednesday, Jan. 17th at home vs. Princeton.

The Mason girls basketball team trekked to Berlin, Ohio this past weekend to compete in the annual Classic in the Country. The Comets made the most of their trip winning a close encounter with Gilmour Academy on Saturday (54-51) then pouncing on Solon with a 52-40 victory on Sunday.

Against Gilmoour, Junior Sammie Puisis showed why she is one of the best pouring in 27 points to lead all scorers. Tihanna Fulton also added a big contribution with 12 rebounds. Megan Wagner dished out 7 assists.

In the contest versus Solon, it was all Comets as they raced out to a 21-10 lead at halftime. Puisis added 13 points and 9 boards. Anna Brinkmann scored 10 and also collected 9 rebounds.

Mason (11-3, 7-1) returns to regular season action on Wednesday when they host Princeton.

The Mason girls sent their GMC record to 8-1 on Wednesday when they defeated Princeton 61-46.

Sammie Puisis tossed in 22 points to lead Mason. Sade Tucker and Anna Brinkmann had 11 and 10 points respectively. Megan Wagner and Tucker dished 5 assists. Alanna Carter chiped in 9 points.

Next up the girls will visit Colerain on Saturday.

Puisis 1000 point watch: 947

The girls bball team dominated Colerain on Saturday, winning 75-15. The Comet defense pushed the Cardinals into 37 turnovers and 22% shooting.

Sammie Puisis scored 17, and Sade Tucker 14. Every Mason players scored in the contest.

Next up, Mason (13-3, 9-1) will host Middletown on Wednesday.

Puisis 1000 point watch: 964

Mason Girls rolled over Middletown 79-15 on Wednesday. It marks the 2nd straight that the defense has only given up 15 points to the opposing team.

Junior Sammie Puisis continued her pathway to the "exclusive" 1000 career point club, dropping 23 points on the Middies to put her career total at 987. Sammie is 2nd in the GMC in scoring at 17.8 per game.

Two other Comets, Anna Brinkmann and Tihanna Fulton each scored 10. Brinkmann also collected 11 rebounds.

Mason (14-3, 10-1) will be at home in the MM Arena again on Saturday, when they host Fairfield.

Puisis 1000 point watch: 987

Puisis Joins 1000 Point Club As Comets Roll

Mason Girls Basketball standout, Sammie Puisis, broke thru the 1000 point mark on Saturday, scoring 14 points against Fairfield to just nudge her over the mark at 1001 points. She reached the milestone in the 2nd half in typical "Puisis" scoring style, with a rebound and put-back. She also collected a double-double in the contest, to prove she can do so much more than just score. With the remainder of her junior year still to come, and senior season still to come, the Florida State bound recruit will certainly be adding to those lofty numbers.

The Comets continued their pillage thru the GMC with a 64-36 win over the Indians. Alanna Carter added 13 and Secret Hughes 10. Anna Brinkmann earned 5 steals in the game.

Mason goes to 15-3 overall and 11-2 in the GMC. The Comets visist Oak Hills on Wednesday, Jan. 31st.

Mason girls basketball rolled over Oak Hills on Wednesday, 79-43. The Comets led 48-24 at the half, then outscored the Scotts 20-6 in the third quarter of play.

Sammie Puisis, just off breaking the 1000 point milestone, continued her scoring tirade with 27 points with 10-13 shooting from the field (5-7 behind the arc). Anna Brinkmann added 10 and had 5 steals. Megan Wagner dished 8 assists.

Mason (16-3, 12-1) hosts Hamilton on Saturday. Next week will be a big end to the regular season with Lakota East on Wednesday and a showdown at home with Lakota West on Saturday, Feb. 10th.

It was another GMC "smack down" for the girls basketball team on Saturday as they routed Hamilton 70-23. The win was the teams 12 straight with just two games to go in the regular season.

The score was 44-9 at the half. Megan Wagner was the leading scorer for Mason with 10 points. Almost every Comet except one put points on the board.

Mason girls bball earned the #3 seed in the upcoming Sectional tourney at Lakota East and will play against the winner of Mt.Healthy and Milford on Feb. 21 at 7:30 PM.

Mason (18-3, 14-1) doubled up on Lakota East this past Wednesday night, defeating the Hawks 69-30. Three Comets hit double digit scoring: Sammie Puisis 19, Tihanna Fulton 13 and Alanna Carter 12. Sade Tucker provided 6 assists to her teammates.

A GMC showdown with Lakota West (20-1, 15-0), this Saturday afternoon, will determine the final GMC standings. The contest will be held at the Mason Middle School Arena with a tip off time of 2:00 pm. The Firebirds slipped by the Comets earlier in the season 51-50.

The Comet Girls Bball team (#3 seed) will play their first Sectional post season contest on Wednesday, Feb. 21st against the winner of Mt. Healthy or Milford. Tip off is slated for 7:30 pm at Lakota East.

GMC CO-CHAMPS!

In what has become a classic rivalry, Mason and Lakota West added another one to the series this past Saturday at the Mason Middle School arena. After an early season 1-point loss to the Firebirds (undefeated in the league to start the game), the Comet girls put together a total team effort and well executed game plan to defeat West and claim a share of the 2017-18 GMC title.

It is the 2nd consecutive season that the two schools have shared the league's top spot (Mason won the title outright in 2013). Mason extended its winning streak to 14 games despite the absence of junior Sammie Puisis (averaging 17.6 points per game), the reigning GMC offensive player of the year, who was out with the flu. Overall, Mason finishes the regular season with a 19-3 record while Lakota West closes with a 20-2 record.

The game was played in back-and-forth style with the largest lead ending up being the final score (61-54).  Mason held a 1-point lead at the half, then 48-42 to begin the fourth. Mason was able to hold off the Firebirds and took a late lead of 55-54. Mason junior guard Sade Tucker hit a 3-pointer to push the lead to four points.

Sophomore Alanna Carter (who stepped in for Puisis) was sensational with a career-high 19 points. She made three crucial foul shots (7-8 from the line) down the stretch to help her team to the win.

Mason senior Tihanna Fulton hit some big shots in the last quarter going 7 of 10 from the floor for 17 points and nine rebounds. Secret Hughes, came off the bench and added a couple of big baskets for Mason. Megan Wagner distributed 6 assists. Senior Anna Brinkmann was consistent as always contributing 9 points and going 5-6 from the charity stripe. Again, the win was a total team effort.

Now the Comets will look to make a deep run in the post season, with the expectation that the two teams will meet again in March.

SECTIONAL

vs. Milford

@ East, 7:30

Mason began their tourney trail on Wednesday night with a dominating 70-24 win over Milford at the Lakota East sectional. It waw 25-5 after the 1st quarter and 44-12 at the half. Mason's defense and offense was obviously clicking against and overmatched Eagles squad.

Scoring wise, Sammie Puisis had 16 and Sade Tucker and Tihanna Fulton both scored 10. Puisis also had 6 steals.

Mason (20-3) advances to play Ursuline Academy who defeated Western Brown 74-33 to advance. This game is slated for Tuesday, Feb. 27th at Lakota East. Time TBA.

The winner of Tuesday's game will advance to the District Semi-Finals versus either Beavercreek or Centerville. That contest is slated for Saturday, March 3rd at Princeton HS.

SECTIONAL FINAL

vs. Ursuline

East, 7:30

In a rematch of last seasons District Final, Mason Girls Basketball took another step in the postseason with a win over an upstart Ursuline team. The Lions didn't go down easily and kept the game close until the 2nd half with some sharp outside shooting. Mason was equal to the task and matched Ursuline all the way, eventually building a formidable lead and earning the win going away.

The Comets were led by Sammie Puisis. No other stat details available.

Mason will play Beavercreek (19-3) for the District Title this Saturday, 5:00 pm at Princeton. The Comets will be seeking their 3rd consecutive and 6th overall District Championship.

The winner will get either the defending State Champs, MND or Wayne in the Regional Semi-Finals slated for Wednesday, March 7th at Kettering Fairmont.

DISTRICT FINAL

vs. Beavercreek

GIRLS BASKETBALL EARNS DISTRICT 3-PEAT!

REGIONAL SEMIFINAL

vs. MND 8:00

Kettering Fairmont

Mason Girls Overwhelm MND In Sweet 16 Rematch!

The Comet Girls Basketball team put last years regional final loss to Mount Notre Dame behind them, Wednesday night at Kettering Fairmont. As a matter of fact they put it "way" behind them with a 53-32 win to propel them to the State Great 8!

Mason used a 11-0 first quarter run to jump out in front, all the while their swarming defense suffocated the Cougars. The defense forced MND, the defending state champions, into hurried shots and 17 turnovers on the night, while Mason racked up 17 steals, many of which turned into points. The Comets (23-3) held MND (22-5) to a season-low in points.

Mason led 26-12 at the half and expanded the lead to 20+ points during the fourth quarter. Mason is in the regional tournament for a third consecutive season and sixth time overall.

The Comets were led by senior forward Sammie Puisis, who had a game-high 17 points including three 3-pointers. Junior guard Sade Tucker was a spark plug on the night had 15 points including three 3-pointers.

The Comets advance to play Lakota West (25-2) in the regional final at 7 p.m. this Saturday, back at Kettering Fairmont. Lakota West easily defeated Walnut Hills 60-31 in the night's first semifinal.

Lakota West (ranked #5) and Mason (ranked #7)---Greater Miami Conference co-champions the past two seasons -- split the regular-season series. Most recently, Mason defeated visiting Lakota West 61-54. Its sure to be another classic between the two league powerhouses.

The winner will advance to the State Final Four and face either Pickerington Central (25-2 ranked #1) or Westerville South (21-5), Friday, March 16th @ Jerome Schottenstein Center at 8:00 pm.

REGION CHAMPIONSHIP

vs. West

The Mason Girls Basketball team will return to State! The Comets defeated Lakota West 54-51 Saturday night at Trent Arena to claim the programs 5th regional title and advance to the State Final Four.

Saturday's classic was the "rubber match" between the two local basketball giants as the teams split during the regular season. The highly-anticipated All-Greater Miami Conference regional final lived up to every bit of the hype Saturday night. There were 11 lead changes and seven ties. For four quarters the packed house was thrilled with great plays and clutch shots with the Comets pulling away late in the game.

Mason was able to score key points at the charity stripe, going 27 of 35 from the free throw line while West was 10 of 12. Mason rolled off the last 10 points of the second quarter to grab a 28-23 halftime. West responded in the third quarter, grabbing a 29-28 lead but Mason came back with a 6-0 run. Mason hit a late three-pointer at the end of the third to lead 36-35.

The Firebirds led most of the fourth quarter until Sammie Puisis made a free throw to tie the game at 46 with 1:36 left. Sade Tucker’s transition layup 30 seconds later gave Mason a 48-46 advantage and the lead for good.

Brinkmann’s two free throws extended the lead to 52-49 with 18.1 seconds left before Tucker’s free throws.

Junior guard Sade Tucker led the Comets with 20 points. Anna Brinkman had 10 points and seven rebounds for the Comets. Tihanna Fulton added eight points and seven boards while Sammie Puisis scored seven of her nine points in the final quarter. 

Mason girls now begin preparations to play the States #1 AP poll winner, Pickerington Central (26-2) this coming Friday night at OSU's Schottenstein Center. Pickerington got by Westerville South 60-52 last Saturday to punch their ticket to state.

The Division 1 State-Semi-Final game will tipoff at 8:00 pm. The Comets last won the state title in 2000. The winner will play either Wadsworth or Solon in the State Title game on Saturday, March 17th, 8:30 pm.

For information on tickets CLICK HERE

STATE SEMI-FINAL

vs. Pickerington Central

@ Schottenstein Center 8:00 pm

Mason concluded their 2017-18 season where almost every Division 1 girls team could only dream about....at the State Championships. Riding a 19-game win streak and making its second state tournament appearance in the last three seasons, Comet girls ran into a Columbus buzzsaw Friday night in a 62-48 Division I state semifinal loss at Ohio State's Schottenstein Center. 

Mason (24-4), which only led once in the game for a total of 81 seconds, had early chances in the first half and fell behind 24-21 at the half. Central slowly pulled away in the second half.

"I think they were a lot more physical on us and we were being probably bumped off our line a little more than we wanted to be in regard to making cuts and they took a lot of things away that we normally have," said Matula. "But again, I look back and think situationally, we had opportunities to do some things and make some clear buckets that we normally do. This was one of those games that didn't go our way in that sense. You go to the free throw line over 30 times, the stats tell you right there if you make 10 more of those and two more layups and it's a different ball game, but you can play the 'if' game all you want ... it didn't happen for us this time." 

Mason junior Sammie Puisis, a Florida State commit, was a point of emphasis all night for Pickerington Central's defense. Puisis led Mason with 14 points and eight rebounds and senior Tihanna Fulton had 11 points and eight boards in her final high school game. 

Congratulations to all the girls and coaches on another "season to remember"!

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

@ Schottenstein Center

Lebanon/Loveland/Princeton

@ Mason

Mason hosted Princeton, Lebanon, & Loveland in a quad meet this past Saturday. The Comets depth was too much for their opponents. The boys were led by sophomore Bryce Tiffner, seniors Harrison Wright & Roman Groenewold. Scores and highlights below:

Mason 129, Princeton 62, Lebanon 59, & Loveland 32

Individual wins were turned in by: 

Bryce Tiffner - 200 Freestyle

Harrison Wright - 50 Freestyle & 100 Breaststroke

Roman Groenewold - 100 Freestyle

Next up the Mason swim/dive teams have and away tri-meet vs. Anderson and Turpin on Monday, Dec. 11th.

The Swim/Dive teams go on the road this weekend to eompete against Akron Fireston (Friday) and participate in the Canton Invitational on Saturday.

Mason Divers Matthew Wagner, Grace Daubenmerkl, and Julia Dilley all qualified for the Ned Reeb meet up at Ohio State held Friday, Dec. 15th. They did awesome! Matt got 8th, Grace 26th and Julia 27th. Congratulations to each for these accomplishments!

Next up Mason Swimming and Diving will be at the Braves Invitational on Thursday, Dec. 21st.

Southwest Classic

@ Mason/Keating

This past weekend the Mason boys swimming team finished 8th overall at the Coaches Classic and had a great meet. The meet is annually the largest HS swim event in the country.

Our top finishers were diver Matthew Wagner finishing 7th and Ethan Devyak finishing 7th in the 200 Freestyle.

Freshman Braden Osborn had a great meet finishing 15th in the mile & 16th in the 500 Free as well as Lonnie Chien finishing 8th in the 100 Butterfly & 16th in the 50 Freestyle.

This past Saturday we hosted Sacred Heart & Trinity High Schools from Louisville, Kentucky. Both our teams came out on top. The boys won 274-205. Both teams swam very well overall considering where we are in are training.

Individual wins were turned in by:

Lonnie Chien             50 & 100 Freestyle

Scott Shepherd         200 IM

Alex Keith                   500 Freestyle

Cole Petersen           100 Breaststroke

Our divers had a great meet!

Matthew Wagner & Karina Ashton both won! Grace Daubenmerkl was 4th, Lauren Lombardo finished 5th, Julia Dilley was 6th, while Kara Alexander finished 8th!

This Friday night is our Senior night vs. Lakota East & West starting at 6:30 pm.  

SECTIONAL DIVING...

Matthew Wagner had an awesome dive meet for Mason on Wednesday night at sectionals! He got 4th (barely missing 3rd) with his personal best score of 437.85! Matt has already qualified to go on to compete in districts next Tuesday...CONGRATUATIONS MATT!

Comet Boys Regain Sectional Ttile!

Mason boys swimming reclaimed the Sectional Championship this past weekend, out swimming 2nd place Sycamore to earn their first Sectional title since 2015.

Click here for all the results of the Sectional Championships held at Mason.

The Mason Swim/Dive teams now move on to the District Championships at Miami University this Saturday. Diving events will be held Wednesday and Thursday. The District Tournament will automatically qualify two (2) in each swimming event to the State Meet, with sixteen (16) at large qualifiers that will be selected on the basis of times recorded in the District Meet. Five (5) divers will qualify to the State Meet.

The Mason competed at the Southwest District Diving Championships at Miami University on Tuesday. Matthew Wagner finished 5th overall qualifying him for the state diving championshiips in Canton on Feb. 23-24th.

Great job and congratulations Matt! Good luck at State!

Lebanon/Loveland/Princeton

@ Mason

Mason hosted Princeton, Lebanon, & Loveland in a quad meet this past Saturday. Mason's outstanding depth once again overwhelmed their competition. The team was led by Senior Alise Cheeseman, Junior Kara Alexander, & Sophomore Grace Zhang. Scores and highlights below:

Mason 112, Loveland 86, Lebanon 54, & Princeton 26.

Individual wins were turned in by: 

Alise Cheeseman - 200 Freestyle

Grace Zhang - 200 IM & 500 Freestyle

Kara Alexander - 100 Breaststroke

Next up the Mason swim/dive teams have and away tri-meet vs. Anderson and Turpin on Monday, Dec. 11th.

The Swim/Dive teams go on the road this weekend to eompete against Akron Fireston (Friday) and participate in the Canton Invitational on Saturday.

Mason Divers Matthew Wagner, Grace Daubenmerkl, and Julia Dilley all qualified for the Ned Reeb meet up at Ohio State held Friday, Dec. 15th. They did awesome! Matt got 8th, Grace 26th and Julia 27th. Congratulations to each for these accomplishments!

Next up Mason Swimming and Diving will be at the Braves Invitational on Thursday, Dec. 21st.

Southwest Classic

@ Mason/Keating

The Comet Girls Swimming team made their mark once again in the prestigious Coaches Classic, winning the event of the largest HS swim meet in the nation. This is their 3rd win in a row scoring 550 points and easily outdistancing runner up Saint Ursula by over 200 points. It was a total team win! The following relays won & set meet records:

200 Medley Relay – Lauren Thomas, Tiana Anchrum, Kiara Anchrum, Harna Minezawa

400 Freestyle Relay – Harna Minezawa, Kiara Anchrum, Allison Bloebaum, Leanna Wall

Next up for the Mason Swim/Dive teams is a home match this Friday versus Sacred Heart, Trinity and Maderia.

This past Saturday we hosted Sacred Heart & Trinity High Schools from Louisville, Kentucky. Both our teams came out on top. The girls won 275-227. Sacred has won 28 Kentucky High School State Championships. Both teams swam very well overall considering where we are in are training.

Individual wins were turned in by:

Reese Lugbill 200 Free

Leanna Wall 50 Freestyle & 100 Butterfly

Allison Bloebaum 100 Freestyle

Aubrey Whitaker 500 Freestyle

Our divers had a great meet!

Matthew Wagner & Karina Ashton both won! Grace Daubenmerkl was 4th, Lauren Lombardo finished 5th, Julia Dilley was 6th, while Kara Alexander finished 8th

This Friday night is our Senior night vs. Lakota East & West starting 

6:30 pm.  

Girls Win 11th GMC Title

Next up the team will compete at the Sectional Diving and Swimming Meet; boys/girls diving on Wednesday and Thursday, boys/girls swimming on Friday and Saturday at Mason. The girls will be seeking their 6th straight sectional title.

SECTIONAL DIVING

The Mason girls divers did awesome tonight at the sectional dive meet! All 4 of our girls (Kara Alexander, Lauren Lombardo, Karina Ashton and Julia Dilley) made it through 3 rounds of cuts all the way to the finals! There were about 50 girls to start and it got cut down to 28. The top 24 will advance to districts next Thursday. 

Comet Girls Swim Away With Another Sectional Ttile!

Mason Girls dominated the Sectional Championships this past weekend. Mason won very easily over Turpin with all the girls competing moving on to Districts in each event.

Click here for all the results of the Sectional Championships held at Mason.

The Mason Swim/Dive teams now move on to the District Championships at Miami University this Saturday. Diving events will be held Wednesday and Thursday. The District Tournament will automatically qualify two (2) in each swimming event to the State Meet, with sixteen (16) at large qualifiers that will be selected on the basis of times recorded in the District Meet. Five (5) divers will qualify to the State Meet.

State Championship prelims will be held this Friday morning starting at 9 AM. The finals will be on Saturday starting beginning at 4:00 pm. All events will be held at the CT Branin Natatorium in Canton, Ohio.

Congratulations and Good Luck at State!

GIRLS SWIMMING STATE CHAMPIONS!

BLOEBAUM WINS TWO MORE TITLES!!

The Comets traveled to Indianapolis to compete in the Perry Meridian Falcon Duals this past Saturday. Mason went 3-2 in the team duals, improving their overall dual team record to 6-4. See scores below:

Mason 44       Greenfield Central      24

Mason 18       Perry Meridian            55

Mason 50       Warren Central           18

Mason 34       Columbus East           38

Mason 48       Oldham                       30

Mason travels to dual Moeller this Thursday at 7 PM.

3-PEAT !

The Comet Wrestling team defeated the Moeller Crusaders for the 3rd consecutive year Wednesday night. Mason travelled to Moeller, with a full line up for the first time this season, winning with a final score of 51-20.

Individual results in meet order

120  Dante DiTullio beat Brayden Zenni 7-3

126  Dylan Waugh pinned Tristian McKenzie

132  Terry Spencer lost to Jordan Ward

138  Sam Glassco pinned Jack Scally

145  Matt LaCras lost to Mitchell Moore

152  Christopher Donathan pinned Vince Scalley

160  Kamal Adewumi pinned Austin Martin

170  Eric Vermillion pinned Dom Heverin

182  Owen Amburgy lost to Sam Wyche

195  CJ Lucke lost to Jack Thompson

220  Noah Calvert, upset state qualifier Issiah Grogg, winning 9-8

285  Emerik Moser pinned Cameron Ringel

106  Dominic DuTullio beat Nolan Moore 4-3

113 Pacey Najdusak won by forfeit

Congratulations to Christopher Donathan, earning his 100th varsity win !

Mason’s dual team record improves to 7-4. Next up, the Comets travel to Harlem, Illinois Dec. 22 and 23 for the 30th Annual Dvorak Invitational.

Over Holiday Break the Mason Wrestling team was busy! On Dec. 22nd and 23rd they travelled to the Chicago area for the 30th Annual Dvorak Invitational Wrestling Tournament.

The event featutred 35 teams from Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana and Ohio. Mason was the surprise of the tournament taking 2nd place with 148 points, finishing ahead of nationally ranked Mt Carmel (Chicago) and favorite to win Iowa City West.

5 wrestlers placed in the two day tournament

106  Pacey Najdusak             4th Place         20 points

113 Dominic Ditullio               8th Place         8 points

132 Sam Glassco                   2nd Place         24 points

152 Chris Donathan              1st Place          31.5 points

170 Eric Vermillion                  2nd Place         22 points

Also scoring team points for the Comets

120 Dante DiTullio                  8 points

126 Dylan Waugh                  6 points

138 Payton Monley               4 points

145 Elrick Nijakowski             6 points

160 Kamal Adewumi             10 points

182 Owen Amburgy              7.5 points

195 Jack Duran                      2 points

285 Emerik Moser                  1 point

Mason Wrestling travelled to Summersville, WV for the Army National Guard Dual Team Tournament on Jan. 5th and 6th.. The team went 9-0, defeating six ranked teams from West Virginia. The Comets improved their dual team record to 16-4. 

Results

Mason 74, Pikeview 3

Mason 62, Braxton 6

Mason 77, Roane Co 0

Mason 67, Berkeley Springs 12

Mason 75, Liberty Raliegh 6

Mason 66, Winfield 13

Mason 60, Greenbrier West 15

Mason 68, Shady Springs 12

Mason 65, Wirt Co 6

Congratulations to Eric Vermillion and Sam Glassco, winning their 100th Varsity wrestling matches !

Mason travels to Western Brown this weekend, January 13th, for the Hammer and Anvil Invitational.

Comets dominate at Hammer and Anvil!

Mason Grapplers scored 363 points running away with a team victory at Western Brown HS’s Hammer and Anvil Tournamen this past Saturday. Eight wrestlers from Mason won their weight class.

106    Dominic DiTullio         1st Place

113     Pacey Najdusak         2nd place

120     Dante DiTullio             1st Place

126     Dylan Waugh             1st Place

132     Sam Glassco              1st Place

138     Payton Monley           5th Place

145     Elric Nijakowski          2nd Place

152     Christopher Donathan  1st Place

160     Kamal Adewumi         1st Place

170     Eric Vermillion             1st Place

182     Owen Amburgy          4th Place

195     Jack Doran                 4th Place

220     Emerick Moser            3rd Place

285     Brogan Reed              1st Place

Christopher Donathan was named the Outstanding Wrestler of the Tournament

Mason is home this weekend for the annual James V Horning Memorial Tournament. It will be a full day of exciting wrestling action as many top teams from around the area will be competing in the Mason Middle School Arena. The event begins at 9:00 am with final rounds in the late afternoon.

Comets take 2nd at JVH Memorial, Celebrate Senior Night

Mason scored 264 team points to finish 2nd behind Indianapolis Cathedral at the James V Horning Memorial Tournament. Four Mason wrestlers won their weight class. Chris Donathan was named most outstanding wrestler in 106 thru 152 weight class. During the post tourney awards ceremonies, Assitant Coach Vance Reid was inducted into the programs Hall of Fame and recognized for his outstanding contributions to Mason Wrestling.

Mason Results

113     Dominic DiTullio         2nd Place

120      Dante Ditullio              3rd Place

126      Trey Spencer              6th Place

132     Dylan Waugh             Champion

138     Sam Glassco              3rd Place

145     Chris Donathan         Champion

152     Elric Nijakowski          4th Place

160     Kamal Adewumi        2nd Place

170     Eric Vermillion             Champion

182     Owen Amburgy          Champion

195     Jack Duran                 4th Place

220     Emerik Moser             4th Place

285     Brogan Reid                2nd Place

Mason recognized the following Seniors

Tanner Cibula

Christopher Jedding

Matthew LeCras

Louis McManus

Peyton Monley

Eddie Moore

James Smith

Eric Vermillion

Dylan Waugh

#1 seed Mason hosts the State Dual Team Regional Quarterfinals this Wednesday night.

Mason Wrestling defeated Lakota East and Princeton in the State Dual Team Regional Quarter Finals on Wednesday night, improving their dual team record to 18-4 for the season. The Comets now advance to the State Dual Semi-Finals with opponent, locations, date TBA. See results below:

Mason 63 - Lakota East 12

106 Dominic DiTullio (Mason) pin Kyle Collett (Lakota East)

113 Pacey Nadjusak (Mason) win by Forfeit

120 Christian Chavez (Lakota East) dec Dante Ditullio (Mason) 5-2

126 Dylan Waugh (Mason) pin Joseph Sirignano  (Lakota East)

132 Sam Glassco (Mason) Tech Jackson Leahy (Lakota East) 19-3

138 Alex Epstein (Lakota East) pin Peyton Monely (Mason)

145 Elric Nijakowski (Mason) pin Connor Rost (Lakota East)

152 Chris Donathon (Mason) win Forfeit

160 Kamal Adewuimi (Mason) Tech Fall Eli Wood (Lakota East) 15-0

170 Eric Vermillion (Mason) pin Breydan Theis (Lakota East)

182 Drew Kantona (Lakota East) dec Toby Amburgy (Mason) 5-2

195 Noah Calvert (Mason) pin Gabe Pascoal (Lakota East)

220 Emerik Moser (Mason) win by Forfeit

285 Brogan Reed (Mason) win by Forfeit

Mason  60  -  Princeton  15

106 Dominic DiTullio (Mason) pin  Liston Watson (Princeton)

113 Pacey Nadjusak (Mason) Tech JoSue Dawson (Princeton)

120 Dante Ditullio (Mason) Major Decision Elijah Jackson (Princeton) 17- 6

126 Dylan Waugh (Mason) pin Omar Crus-Rios (Princeton)

132 Sam Glassco (Mason) dec Philip Hutchins (Princeton)

138 Jovan Fuqua (Princeton) dec Peyton Monely (Mason) 5-2

145 Collin Houston (Princeton) pin Elric Nijakowski (Mason)

152 Chris Donathon (Mason) pin Landon Smith (Princeton)

160 Kamal Adewuimi (Mason) pin Cameron Watkins (Princeton)

170 Eric Vermillion (Mason) pin  Jason Robinson (Princeton)

182 Toby Amburgy (Mason) pin  Enrique Mendiola (Princeton)

195 LeVaugh Wilson (Princeton) pin Noah Calvert (Mason)

220 Emerik Moser (Mason)  pin Vincent Munlin (Princeton)

285 Brogan Reed (Mason) dec  Bobby Dixon (Princeton) 1-0

The Comets will compete in the Graham Quad this weekend, wrestling dual matches against Richmond MI and Wadsworth..

Mason will be seeking their 8th consecutive GMC Title at the league championships at Oak Hills on Saturday, February 3rd.

Mason Splits Duals at Graham

Mason competed in the Graham Quad Saturday losing to Wadsworth then defeating Richmond MI. Mason’s dual team record improves to 19-5.

Mason 22 – Wadsworth 40

106 Mikey Lewarkchick (Wad) dec. Pacey Nadjusak (Mas)

113 Dominic DiTullio (Mas) dec. Hunter Griffin (Wad)

120 Dante DiTullio (Mas) dec. Landon Hacker (Wad)

126 Dylan Waugh (Mas) forfeit

132 Logan Messer (Wad) dec. Sam Glassco (Mas)

138 Luke Baughman pinned Peyton Monley (Mas)

145 Michael North (Wad) dec Christopher Donathan (Mas)

152 Cameron Riggenbach (Wad) dec Elrick Nijakowski (Mas)

160 Dominic Loparo (Wad) dec Kama Adewumi (Mas) dec

170 Eric Vermillion (Mas) forfeit

182 Owen Amburgy (Mas) major dec Hunter Biaz (Wad)

195 Joey Baughman (Wad) pinned Jack Duran (Mas)                                                                            

220 Dylan Moser (Wad) pinned Emrick Moser (Mas)

285 Jordan Earnest (Wad) pinned Brogan Reed (Mas)

Mason 48 – Richmond Mi 24

106 Pacey Nadjusak (Mas) pinned JD Gross (Rich)

113 Dominic DiTullio (Mas) tech fall Dan McNichol (Rich)

120 Josh Barton (Rich) dec Dante Ditullio (Mas)

126 Dylan Waugh (Mas) pinned Austin Kilburn (Rich)

132 Sam Glassco (Mas) tech fall Hunter Seguin (Rich)

138 Peyton Monley (Mas) forfeit

145 Chris Donathan (Mas) major Alex Roberts (Rich)

152 Elrick Nijakowski (Mas) major Robert Halligan (Rich)

160 Kamal Adewumi (Mas) pinned Ardmore Marlik (Rich)

170 Eric Vermillion (Mas) pinned Charles VanPamel (Rich)

182 Noah Montaari (Rich) dec Owen Amburgy (Mas)

195 Luke Davis (Rich) pinned Jack Duran (Mas)

220 Colton McKiernan (Rich) pinned Emrick Moser (Mas)

285 Tyler Marino (Rich) pinned Brogan Reed (Mas)

Mason hosts Fairfield, Springboro and Bevercreek in the State Dual Team Regional finals this Wednesday at home at 6 PM.

Mason will be seeking their 8th consecutive GMC Title at the league championships at Oak Hills on Saturday, February 3rd.

Comets win 9th GMC Title!

Mason outscored 2nd place Fairfield (223 to 175) on Saturday at Oak Hills to win its ninth consecutive Greater Miami Conference title. Ever since the 2009-10 season, the Comet Wrestling program has dominated the league.

The team put nine wrestlers into the finals, winning 5 weight classes. Amazingly, 12 out of 14 Comet wrestlers placed in the tournament. See results below:

Finals

106     Pacey Najdusak (Mason) dec. Jake Vayo-Smith (Sycamore)

120     Moustapha Bal (Fairfield) pin Dante Ditullio (Mason)

126     Jabari Thomas (Fairfield) dec. Dylan Waugh (Mason)                    

132     Sam Glassco (Mason) dec. Philip Hutchins (Princeton)       

145     Christopher Donathan (Mason) maj. dec. Collin Houston (Princeton)

160     Joseph Bradberry (Lak. West) dec. Kamal Adewumi (Mason)

170     Eric Vermillion (Mason) tech. fall Ryan Draughn (Sycamore)

220     Ivan Pace (Colerain) pin Emerik Moser (Mason)

285     Brogan Reed (Mason) dec. Tommy Ross (Colerain) 

Third Place Match

113     Dominic DiTullio (Mason) maj. dec. Izumi Harney (Sycamore)

152     J.D. Folz (Sycamore) dec. Elric Nijakowski (Mason) 

182     Toby Amburgy (Mason) tech. fall Adam Bartels (Fairfield)

Next up, Mason competes in the State Dual Team Tournament on Sunday Feb 11th at St. Johns Arena at Ohio State University. Mason will be one of 8 Division 1 teams seeking a State Team Title.

The Sectional Championships will be held Friday/Saturday, Feb. 23-24 at Hamilton and begins the road to the individualt state championships. Mason is the defending Sectional Champion. Qualifiers from Sectional to the District Tournament will be the top four (4) wrestlers in each weight class. 

STATE DUAL TOURNAMENT

@ OSU

Mason lost to St. Edwards in the Quarter Final Round of the State Dual Team tournament at St John Arena this past Sunday. It was the second consecutive season that the Comet Wrestling team had competed in the Final 8 team tourney. Graham Local nudged out St. Edward 28-23 to claim the state title. See results below:

St. Edward 48 - Mason 12

106 Pacey Najdusak  (Mason) dec. Richard Delsanter  (St. Edward)

113 Scott Richter (St. Edward) dec. Dominic DiTullio (Mason)        

120 Angelo Rini (St. Edward) dec. Dante Ditullio (Mason)   

126 Bryce Hepner (St. Edward) dec. Dylan Waugh (Mason)           

132 Matt Kazimir (St. Edward) dec. Sam Glassco (Mason)  

138 Bryce Andonian (St. Edward) pin Peyton Monley (Mason)

145 Christopher Donathan (Mason) dec. Sam Dover (St. Edward)

152 Padraic Gallagher (St. Edward) dec. Elric Nijakowski (Mason)

160 Kamal Adewumi (Mason) dec. Hudson Hightower (St. Edward)

170 Eric Vermillion (Mason) dec. Coner Beard (St. Edward)

182 Jiryes Zakaib (St. Edward) dec. Toby Amburgy (Mason)

195 Dakota Howard (St. Edward) pin Noah Calvert (Mason)

220 Seamus O'Malley (St. Edward) pin Emerik Moser (Mason)

285 Luca Santillo (St. Edward) pin Brogan Reed (Mason)

Mason travels to Delaware Hayes for a Tri Dual meet Thursday night with Hayes HS, Teays Valley HS and Watkins Memorial HS.

The Sectional Championships will be held at Hamilton High School on Friday and Saturdy, Feb. 23-24th. Each sectional will qualify the top four (4) wrestlers in each weight class to the district tournament.

Mason Doubles up at Delaware Hayes Tri Dual

Mason defeated both the host team Delaware Hayes and Watkins Memorial Thursday night in convincing fashion. The Comets improve and conclude their dual team record to 22-5 team tying their season best in total wins. 

Mason 60 Delaware Hayes 13

132     Sam Glassco (M) pinned Demeko Barnes (DH)

138     Zach Williams (DH) pinned Peyton Monley (M)

145     Christopher Donathan (M) tech fall Tristan Burton (DH)

152     Elrick Nijakoswski (M) pinned Jacob Henley (DH)

160     Kamal Andewumi (M) dec Corbin May (DH)

170     Eric Vermillion (M) maj dec Mason Sutandar (DH)

182     Owen Amburgy (M) pinned Emmett Cain (DH)

195     Zane Hypes (DH) maj dec Jack Duran (M)

220     Nathan Robinson (DH) dec Noah Calvert (M)

285     Brogan Reed (M) pinned JP Lantz (DH)

106     Pacey Nadjusak (M) Forfeit

113     Noah Lippeatt (M)  Forfeit

120     Dominic DiTullio (M) maj dec Brystin Coldiron (DH)

126     Dante DiTullio (M) maj dec Zack Raquepaw (DH)

Mason 63 Watkins Memorial 6

138     Jared Droesch (WM) dec Peyton Monley (M)

145     Christopher Donathan (M) pinned Lucas Rummings (WM)

152     Elrick Nijakoswski (M) pinned Jeffery Cameron (WM)

160     Cole Foor (WM) dec Kamal Andewumi (M)

170     Eric Vermillion (M) pinned Kevin Mullins (WM)

182     Owen Amburgy (M) pinned CJ Martin (WM)

195     Jack Duran (M) Forfeit

220     Robert Soto (WM) dec Noah Calvert (M)

285     Brogan Reed (M) pinned Eli Doyle (WM)

106     Pacey Nadjusak (M) tech fall Branden Rennie (WM)

113     Noah Lippeatt (M)  maj dec Chase Dorsey (WM)

120     Dominic DiTullio (M) maj dec Levi Blackshear (WM)

126     Dante DiTullio (M) maj dec Alec Fulwider (WM)

132     Sam Glassco (M) maj dec Derek Taggart (WM)

Mason will compete in the Individual Sectional Tournament on Friday, Feb 23rd and Saturday, Feb 24 at Hamilton High School.

SECTIONAL

@ Hamilton

MASON ADVANCES 10 WRESTLERS TO DISTRICTS!

The Comets competed in the two day Sectional Individual Tournament at Hamilton High School this past Saturday. The Comets finished 2nd overall behind winner Lasalle (275-223). Ten Comets qualifeid for the District Toureny with 12 wrestlers placing in their weight class. Sam Glassco, Christopher Donathan and Eric Vermillion were tournament champions. Congratulations to Dylan Waugh, earning his 100th Varsity win!

See results below:

Mason will wrestle at the District Tournament this Thursday and Friday at Kettering High School.

Qualifiers from Sectional to District Tournaments will be: 

Division I – Each sectional will qualify the top four (4) wrestlers in each weight class to the district tournament.

DISTRICTS

@ Kettering Fairmont

Mason Sends 5 Wrestlers To State!

At last weekends District Championships at Kettering Fairmont, Mason qualified five of their grapplers to the Individual State Wrestling Tournament. Christopher Donathan was Mason's lone District Champ, winning the 145 lb. weight class. Donathan and Eric Vermillion both earned their 50th varsity win for the season during the tournament. As a team, Mason scored 132 points good enought for 3rd place in the District.

State Qualifiers and their placings are listed below:

145 Christopher Donathan -  Champion

170 Eric Vermillion – Runner Up

106 Pacey Najdusak – 3rd Place

126 Dylan Waugh – 3rd Place

113 Dominic DiTullio – 4th Place

Mason had two of their wrestlers qualify to state as alternates. See below:

132 Sam Glassco – 5th Place

160 Kamal Adewum- 5th Place

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK AT STATE!

The Individual State Wrestling Tournament takes place at Schottenstein Arena at The Ohio State University, March 8th thru March 10th.

STATE CHAMPIONSHPS

OSU

Highlights

The girls bowling team came in 14th place out of 18 teams at the Big Blue Tourney this past Sunday. The girls had a grand total of 2737 pins on the day. See scores below:

Lexie Canova 140, 141, 153 total 434
Julia Caldwell 112, 139, 102 total 353 Sheila McManus , 132, 122, 138 total 392

Liz Popp 178, 98 total 276
Diana Cravens 133, 152, 104 total 389
Morgan Register 109
Total for the games 1953
Bakers 126, 157, 138, 135, 116, 112 total for bakers 784

Next up Mason girls host McAuley today, Dec. 4th.

The Mason Girls bowling team fell to Hamilton on Tuesday, 1785-1484. No details provided.

Next up the Comet girls visit Seton on Wednesday, Dec. 6th.

The Girls Bowling team suffered another loss to Seton on Wednesday, 2328-1802. No other details provided.

Next up for the girls team is the annual Holiday Tourney on Saturday, Dec. 9th.

On Saturday, the Mason girls bowling team participated in the Holiday Tourney and came away with a 18th overall finish out of 30 teams. See scores/highlights below:

Diana Cravens 114, 135, 169 total pins 418
Morgan Register  112, 114, 105 total 331
Julia Caldwell 116, 169, 124 total 409   
Lexie Canova 156, 166, 146 total 468
Liz Popp 179, 169, 115 total 463

Bakers 83, 132, 121, 162, 148, 150 total pins for bakers 796.

Total pins for the tournament 2885 girls.

Next up the girls bowlers will host Fairfield on Monday, Dec. 11th.

Mason Girls Bowling competed in the Back To School Bash on Sunday, January 7th. The girls were 16th overall with a total score of 1744. See scores below:

Lexie Canova 181, 119 total 300 Sheila McManus 128, 134 total 262 Dianna Cravens 144, 106 total 250 Morgan Register 110, 136 total 246 Julia Caldwell 117, 111 total 228

Bakers 105, 128 total 233
Finals 122, 103 total 225

Next up the girls will host Oak Hills on Monday, January 8th.

Mason Girls bowled against Clark Montessori on Tuesday and won with the total score of 1693. Clark Montessori scored 1354. See highlights below:

Lexie Canova 127, 184 total 311
Diana Cravens 113, 107 total to 220
Julia Caldwell total 145.
Liz Popp total 103
Morgan register total 150 
Faith Ruebusch total 126 
Sub scores 104, 136
Total for games 1295
Bakers 124, 127, 147 total 398

Next up Mason is at Anderson on Wednesday, Jan. 17th.

No report

Next up the Girls Bowlers will be at Sycamore on Saturday.

Mason girls defeated Sycamore by a score of 1537 to 1131 on Thursday.. Highest scores were Lexie Canova with a 267 series and Morgan register also with a 267 series.

Next up the Comets visit West on Monday, Jan. 22nd.

Girls Bowling fell 1846-1441 at West on Monday. No other details provided.

Next up the girls host Milford on Monday, Jan. 29th.

The Girls Bowling team fell to Lebanon 2269-1606 on Tuesday afternoon. Girls top bowler was Lexie Canova with a 332 two game series.

Next up Mason girls roll at Colerain on Thursday, Feb. 1st.

Mason Girls bowllng went to Colerain for a GMC match on Thursday, losing 1505 to 1883.  High girls scorer was Lexie canova's 314 series.  

Next up the Girls team will host Lakota East on Monday, Feb. 5th.

Mason Girls Bowling fell to Middletown last Wednesday, Feb. 14th on their final regular season match. Score: 2099-1885. No other details provided.

Girls Districts will be held Thursday, Feb. 22nd @ Colerain Bowl (9:00 a.m.).

Teams and individuals qualifying for the District Championship will be as follows:
Division I - Five (5) teams and five (5) individuals qualify for State.

Next up Mason boys will host Lasalle on Monday, Dec. 4th.

The Mason boys opened GMC play on Tuesday with a big 2409-2004 win over Hamilton. Evan Haas had the high series with a 386.

Next up the Comet boys will visit Elder on Wednesday, Dec. 6th.

Mason boys bowling downed Elder on Wednesday, 3144-2965. High series was Michael Finley with a 443. Mason goes to 3-1 overall.

Next up the Comets will participated in the annual Holiday Tourney on Sunday, Dec. 10th.

On Tuesday the Comet boys bowled extremely well against the best team in the GMC, the Oak Hills Highlanders. Unfortunately they were defeated as their opponent may have set an all-time 14 game series averaging over 230 per throw. Highlights below:

Mason had several terrific scores: Evan Haas 458, Michael Finley 460, and Kian Encarnacion led the team with a terrific 486,

Next up Mason (6-3, 2-2) will participate in the Lancer Tourney on Saturday, Jan. 13th.

No report

The Boys Bowling team returns to action this Wednesday when they visit Anderson.

Sycamore results from Thursday not available.

Next up Mason will visit Sycamroe on Saturday.

On Saturday the boys traveled to Crossgate Lanes for the freshman sophomore tournament. Out of 14 teams the boys finished 6th place, which is good.  However, on a brighter note,  Damien Sauer had a 275 series placing him number one overall. That is the third year on a row that mason has finished in first place individually. 

Next up the Bowling teams are at West today.

Mason boys bowling defeated Lakota West on Monday, 2814-2507. No other detail provided.

Next up Mason boys (9-3, 4-2) are at Jaguar on Saturday, Jan. 27th.

Mason boys bowling keeps piling up the wins with an impressive 2799-2723 win at Lebanon on Tuesday afternoon. The Comets top bowler was Evan Haas with a 478 series.

Next up Mason boys (11-3, 4-2) roll at Colerain on Thursday, Feb. 1st.

Mason Boys bowling defeated a terrific Colerain Cardinal team on Thursday bowling one of their best matches of the year.  Colerain averages just over 1900 and bowled a 2826 series.  Mason however was boosted by Damian Sauer's first game 279.

It came down to the final game with Mason only up by 39 pins. Colerain bowled their best baker game 246. Mason was able to scrape together a 211 to win by only 5 pins, 2831 to 2826. 

Mason boys bowling (12-3, 5-2) is back in action at home on Monday, Feb. 5th versus Lakota East.

no report

Next up Mason will host Kings in the final regular season home match on Monday, Feb. 12th. Mason will visit Middletown on Wednesday, Feb. 14th to close out the regular season.

Mason boys defeated Middletown last Wednesday 2871-2730 to close out their regular season with a tie for 2nd place (FF) in the GMC.

Boys Districts will be held Wednesday February 21st @ Colerain Bowl (9:00 a.m.).

Teams and individuals qualifying for the District Championship will be as follows:
Division I - Five (5) teams and five (5) individuals qualify for State.

Sectional TOURNEY

@ Crossgate Lanes

SECTIONAL CHAMPS

Mason outlasted 15 other teams at Wednesdays Sectional Championships at Crossgate Lanes to place 1st overall and advance to Districts. The Comets shot a team total of 3845 to nose out Elder (3746) for the title.

Evan Haas led Mason with a 608 total followed by Nick Visalli with a 514.

The Comets advance to the District Championships at Beaver-Vu on Thursday, March 1st.

Teams and individuals qualifying for the District Championship will be as follows:
Division I - Five (5) teams and five (5) individuals qualify for State.

DISTRICTS

Beaver-Vu Lanes

The Comets failed to advance in the post season at Thursdays District boys bowling championships at Beaver-Vu. Mason finished 14th overall with a total of 4071. The top 5 teams moved on to State.

Evan Haas fell just shy of qualifying as an individual for state. Haas totaled 674 pins at the event, just 5 pins short of moving on to State.

Congratulations to all the players and coaches on a great season.

Cheermax Holiday Cheer

@ Sharonville Convention

Congratulations to the Mason Competition Cheerleading Team who earned a big victory at the Memorial Spirit Series event this past Sunday.  

Pickerington Spirit Series

@ Pickerington HS

Regionals

@ Stivers School For Arts, Dayton

Mason Competititon Cheer had a great weekend. This past Sunday they competed at the Regionals at Stivers School For the Arts. The team made the most to the opportunity and qualifed for the State Championships to held March 4th at St. Johns Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

Congratulations Girls!

Go Comets!

Cheer Max

@ Great Wolfe Lodge

The Mason Competition Cheer Team was awesome this past Sunday at Cheer Max held at Great Wolfe Lodge. The Comets won 1st place and were crowned Grand Champions of the event.

Congratulations Girls!

Next up is the Buckeye Championship held at Dublin Jerome HS on Sunday, Feb. 25th.

Buckeye Championship

@ Dublin Jerome HS

The Mason Competition Cheer team competed at the Buckeye Championship at Dublin Jerome HS this past Sunday. The Comets earned a 2nd place overall finish.

Next up Mason Cheer will compete at the State Championships on Sunday, March 4th at St. Johns Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

Good luck ladies!

State Championships

@ St. Johns Arena OSU

The Mason Competition Cheer Team competed at the State Cheer Championships this past Sunday at St. Johns Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The Comets finished 7th place overall.

The event concludes a very successful 2017-18 season for the Mason girls. Congratulations to all the cheerleaders and their coaches!