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| 3/23 | Stongsville | won | 14-1 | 1-0 | 0-0 | The Comets began the 2019 season on Saturday, March 30th - hosting Strongsville on a chilly but sunny day at Prasco Park. Mason jumped out to an early 6-1 lead, tacked on eight more runs in the second, and made quick work of the Mustangs - defeating them by a final score of 14-1 in five innings. Evan Kemp (1-0) was the starter and winner for Mason. Leaders on offense included:
Teddy Tolliver: triple, 3 RBI's
Cole Harting: triple, RBI
J.P. Sponseller: double, 2 RBI's
Mason Holloway: 2 for 3, double, 2 RBI's
Liam McFadden-Ackman: 2 RBI's |
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| 3/27 | Oak Hills | won | 12-0 | 2-0 | 1-0 | After rain prevented game action on Monday and Tuesday, Mason opened league play at home on Wednesday, March 27th with a 12-0 five inning shutout over Oak Hills. A.J. Kraus was the starter and winner for the Comets, pitching four innings. Chase Popplewell pitched the final frame in relief. The Mason offense was led by Teddy Tolliver (2 for 2, double, 2 RBI's) and Liam McFadden Ackman (2 for 3, 2 RBI's). | |
| 3/29 | @ Noblesville | won | 11-1 | 3-0 | 1-0 | On Thursday, the Comets headed south for their semi-annual trip to face the always-tough competition that assembles for the Warrior Classic in Murfreesboro, TN. Mason played a twin bill on Friday, March 29th. In the opener, the Comets defeated Noblesville, IN by a final score of 11-1 in six innings. Dade Hensley (1-0) made his debut on the mound for Mason, pitching five innings of one run three hit baseball to earn the win. Hensley struck out seven. Nick Niehoffcame on in relief to pitch a scoreless sixth, recording two strikeouts. Leaders on offense included:
J.P. Sponseller: 3 for 4, home run, 2 RBI's
Joe Powell: home run, 2 RBI's
Mason Holloway: 2 for 2, 2 RBI's
Jack Buckley: walk-off RBI single |
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| 3/29 | @ Riverdale, TN | lost | 7-5 | 3-1 | 1-0 | In the nightcap on Friday, the Comets faced the host team from Riverdale, TN. In a hard-fought contest that went back and forth all night, Mason came up short by a final score of 7-5. Joe Powell clubbed another home run for Mason, his second of the season. | |
| 3/30 | @ Seigal, TN | won | 19-9 | 4-1 | 1-0 | The Comets concluded their Tennessee trip on Saturday, March 30th with a visit to Siegel High School (TN). A stiff wind was blowing out to left center field, and the Mason hitters took full advantage - hammering four home runs on the day, including another two from Joe Powell. Mason pounded the Stars in five innings by a final score of 19-9. Kenyon Abbott (1-0) got the win for Mason in a game in which five different pitchers saw action on the day. Here were the leaders on offense:
Joe Powell: 2 for 2, 2 home runs, 2 RBI's
Ryan Evans: 2 for 3, home run, 3 RBI's
Jacob Weekley: 2 for 4, home run, 2 RBI's
Wyatt Weekley: 2 for 3, 2 doubles
Colin Brown: 2 for 4, double, RBI
Max Johnson: 2 for 3, double, RBI
The Comets (4-1 overall, 1-0 GMC) return to GMC action with a 5:00 PM contest on Monday, April 1st at Middletown. |
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| 4/1 | @ Middletown | won | 11-3 | 5-1 | 2-0 | Mason Baseball visited Middletown on Monday. The Comets jumped out to an early 8-0 lead and never looked back en route to a 11-3 victory. Kenyon Abbott was the starter and winner on the mound for Mason, allowing two earned runs and striking out two in his four 1/3 innings of work. Collin Brown pitched the final two 2/3 innings, allowing no earned runs while striking out four. Leaders on offense for Mason included:
Cole Harting: 2 for 4, double, 2 RBI's
J.P. Sponseller: 2 for 4, double, RBI
Joe Powell: double, 2 RBI's
Harrison Johnson: 2 for 3, double, RBI |
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| 4/2 | @ Oak Hills | won | 7-3 | 6-1 | 3-0 | Mason moved to 3-0 in the GMC with a 7-3 road win at Oak Hills on Tuesday to complete the two-game season series sweep over the Highlanders. A.J. Kraus (2-0) earned his second win of the season - both over Oak Hills. Kraus pitched four innings, allowing 2 earned runs while striking out six. Nick Niehoff pitched the final three innings for the Comets. He allowed no earned runs and struck out three.
Cole Harting and J.P. Sponseller led off the game with a triple and double respectively in what would prove to be a big offensive day for the top of the Comets lineup. Today's highlights on offense:
Cole Harting: 3 for 4, 2 home runs, triple, 3 RBI's
J.P. Sponseller: 3 for 4, 3 doubles, RBI
Max Johnson: 1 for 4, including a clutch 2 RBI single
The Comets return home on Wednesday, April 3rd to face Princeton, followed by another game at home on Thursday against Middletown. Game time is 5:00 PM |
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| 4/3 | Princeton | won | 11-1 | 7-1 | 4-0 | Mason maintained their unblemished record (4-0) in the GMC with a 11-1 win on Wednesday, over Princeton at home in five innings. Evan Kemp (2-1) tossed a complete game 2-hitter and recorded nine strikeouts on the day. After falling behind 1-0 after one innings of play, the Comets took a 5-1 lead after three innings before erupting for six runs in the fourth to blow the game open. Leaders on offense for Mason included:
J.P. Sponseller: 2 for 2, double, SAC Fly, 3 RBI's
Max Johnson: 2 for 3, 3 RBI's
Mason Holloway: 2 for 3, triple, RBI
Liam McFadden-Ackman: 2 for 2, RBI |
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| 4/4 | Middletown | won | 12-2 | 8-1 | 5-0 | Mason defeats Middletown at home on Thursday by a score of 12-2 to keep their GMC record perfect at 5-0. Next up for the Comets (8-1) is a home game on Monday, April 8th vs. Colerain. |
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| 4/5 | @ Princeton | won | 5-1 | 9-1 | 6-0 | Mason moved to 9-1 overall and a perfect 6-0 in the GMC with a 5-1 decision over the host Princeton Vikings last Friday. Dade Hensley (2-0) hurled a complete game two-hitter, striking out twelve.
The Comets jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in the top of the first - thanks to an RBI double from Joe Powell and a 2-run single from Harrison Johnson, who had two hits on the day.
Mason returns home on Monday, April 8th to host Colerain. The Cardinals are playing well, and bring a 4-2 GMC mark in to Monday's match-up. Game time is 5:00 PM. |
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| 4/8 | Colerain | won | 5-0 | 10-1 | 7-0 | On Tuesday afternoon, Mason staked senior lefthander Evan Kemp to a 3-0 lead with a three run second inning, and Kemp (3-1 on the season) took it from there. Evan scattered just two hits over six innings to go with eleven strikeouts as the Comets shut out the visiting Colerain Cardinals 5-0. A.J. Krauspitched a perfect seventh inning in relief. Leaders on offense for Mason included:
Mason Holloway: 2 for 2, RBI
J.P. Sponseller: 2 for 4, double, RBI
Joe Powell: double
Liam McFadden-Ackman: RBI single
The Comets visit Colerain on Wednesday, April 10th at 5:00 PM for Game 2 of their GMC season series. |
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| 4/10 | @ Colerain | won | 4-0 | 11-1 | 8-0 | Mason earned another 4-0 win on Wednesday at Colerain. Details to come... | |
| 4/11 | Lasalle | lost | 9-1 | 11-2 | 8-0 | Mason Baseball fell in a non-conference affair to Lasalle on Thursday, by a score of 9-1. After winning two tough league games earlier in the week, Mason came out flat today in every phase of the game (pitching, offense, defense) and it cost them dearly as they suffered a convincing 9-1 defeat to the visiting LaSalleLancers out of the GCL Conference. Four Comets pitchers combined to surrender nine walks on the day. The defense committed three errors. And, the offense generated only four base hits. All combined, the team performance was simply not good enough to compete with a solid LaSalleball club. The Comets (11-2, 8-0) will travel to GMC foe Lakota East TONIGHT in a battle of conference undefeateds. |
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| 4/12 | @ Lakota East | won | 11-9 | 12-2 | 9-0 | Mason Baseball produces a signature 11-9 victory on Friday at Lakota East in a battle of the GMC powerhouses. The win was one of the more agonizing then thrilling games in recent Mason Baseball history. The Comets tailed 9-2 in the fifth inning before storming back to win the game in extra innings. Both teams entered the game tied in the GMC Conference with a perfect 8-0 record, so Mason grabbed a one game lead heading in to Monday's re-match at Mason.
Early on in the game, five defensive errors by the Comets did not provide much support for Mason starter A.J. Kraus, who turned things over to Nick Niehoff in the third inning. Niehoff turned in a gutsy performance out of the bullpen, keeping Mason in the ballgame through five innings of play. Evan Kemp (4-1) took over in the sixth, and completely stymied the Thunderhawks as the Comets offense finally came alive. Kemp picked up his fourth win of the season, allowing no hits and no runs over his three innings of work while striking out seven.
On offense, several Comets contributed to the comeback win. Cole Hartingcontinued his solid season - belting both a home run and triple in the game. But, today was truly a total team effort as Coach Bly presented the game ball to the entire team, in appreciation for the investment every player on the roster made in helping the team grind out the win.
Mason (12-2 overall, 9-0 GMC) hosts Lakota East (9-2 overall, 8-1 GMC) at 5:00 on Monday, April 15th in what should be another dogfight for the top spot in the conference. |
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| 4/15 | Lakota East | lost | 7-4 | 12-3 | 9-1 | Mason falls to the Hawks on Monday. Leading 4-2 heading in to the top of the 7th inning at home, Mason surrendered five runs in the top of the 7th and lost to Lakota East by a final score of 7-4. The Comets and Thunderhawks split their two game GMCseries for the second season in a row, and both teams head in to the final eight games of league play tied with identical 9-1 GMC records. Mason dropped to 12-3 overall.
The Comets overcame some early adversity in this one as starting pitcher Dade Hensley had to leave the game due to injury after throwing just eight pitches. Evan Kemp, after his impressive performance in relief last Friday, took the ball again and gave Mason a heroic effort - leaving the game after six innings of work with a 4-2 lead. Kemp is now tied for the GMC lead in wins (4) and strikeouts (46).
After an off day on Tuesday, Mason hosts Hamilton (5-5 in the GMC) on Wednesday, April 17th for the first of their two game series vs. the Big Blue. Game time is 5:00 PM. |
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| 4/17 | Hamilton | won | 8-4 | 13-3 | 10-1 | Mason bounced back from the tough late inning loss on Monday with an 8-4 conference win over visiting Hamilton. With the win, the Comets kept pace with Lakota East, who also won today. Both teams sit atop the GMC with a record of 10-1.
A.J. Kraus moved to 3-0 with the win today, pitching 6 2/3 innings. He allowed four earned runs and struck out seven. Collin Brown entered in relief with one out in the seventh to nail down the final two outs of the game. The big blow of the game offensively for Mason was a 2-run home run from senior Jack Buckley, his first career home run. Other leaders on offense for Mason included:
Jack Buckley: home run, SAC Fly, 3 RBI's
Liam McFadden-Ackman: 3 for 3, double, RBI
Cole Harting: 2 for 3, RBI
Jaxon Orlando: 2 for 3, RBI
J.P. Sponseller: single, SAC Fly, 2 RBI's
Next up for the Comets: a trip to Hamilton on Thursday, April 18th for game two of their GMCseason series with the Big Blue. Game time is 5:00. On Saturday, Mason will host Kings HS at Prasco Park for a 6:30 pm contest. |
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| 4/18 | @ Hamilton | won | 16-8 | 14-3 | 11-1 | Mason concluded a two-game season series sweep of Hamilton on Thursday, defeating the Big Blue on the road by a final score of 16-8. Four different Comets pitchers went to work on the mound for Mason, with Collin Brown (2-0) being credited with the win. Mason hitters pounded out fifteen hits on the day, highlighted by:
Cole Harting: 3 for 6, 2 triples, home run, 4 RBI's
Harrison Johnson: 2 for 4, 2 home runs, 4 RBI's
J.P. Sponseller: 3 for 5, double, RBI
Max Johnson: 2 for 5, double
Liam McFadden-Ackman: 2 for 3, walk, RBI
Next up for the Comets: a GMC matchup against Fairfield on Monday, April 22nd as part of the Cincinnati Reds Futures Showcase Series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:30 PM at Marge SchottStadium on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Mason will return home on Tuesday, April 23rd to face Kings at Prasco Park for the annual Trinity Diamond Classic (previously scheduled for Saturday, 4/20). Game time is 6:30 PM.
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| 4/22 | @ Fairfield | won | 3-1 | 15-3 | 11-1 | KEMP NO-NO'S FAIRFIELD! Mason drew the late game on Monday at Marge Schott Stadium on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. It was a couple of UCBearcat baseball commits who stole the show on their future home field as Mason defeated Fairfield 3-1. Evan Kemp moved his season record to 5-1 with a complete game no-hitter. Kemp allowed no earned runs, walked six, and struck out fourteen. For his efforts, Evan was named the MVP of the game by the staff at the Cincinnati Reds Futures Showcase, who sponsored tonight's game.
With the game tied 1-1 in the seventh, Liam McFadden-Ackman led off the inning with a sharp single up the middle. Two outs later, Cole Harting launched his GMC-leading sixth home run of the season - a two-run towering shot to left center field that traveled well over 400 feet and gave the Comets the cushion they needed. Joe Powell added two hits for Mason tonight as well. |
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| 4/23 | Kings (makeup) @ Prasco 6:30 |
won | 7-2 | 16-3 | 11-1 | Nick Niehoff celebrated his own personal Senior Day a bit early, turning in a solid performance both on the mound and at the plate in front of a packed house at Prasco Park Tuesday night as Mason won the annual Trinity Diamond Classic over Kings 7-2. Niehoff (1-0) got his first start of the season, and allowed no earned runs over his four innings of work while striking out five. Chase Popplewell finished off the Knights in relief, pitching three innings of one run baseball and striking out two.
It was Niehoff's two-run triple that highlighted a three run second inning, putting Mason up 4-1. Niehoff finished with a three for three, 3 RBI night at the plate - including a perfectly-executed squeeze bunt single. J.P. Sponseller fired a line drive two-run homer in to the seats in right field that scattered the contingent of Black Hole fans in attendance, putting the Comets up 6-1 in the fourth. Liam McFadden-Ackman had another solid two for three night at the plate with an RBI.
Mason returns to their home park on Wednesday, April 24th at 5:00 PM to host Fairfield for game two of their GMC season series. |
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| 4/24 | Fairfield | won | 3-1 | 17-3 | 13-1 | On Wednesday, Mason BB moved to 17-3 overall and 13-1 in the GMC as they completed their two-game season series sweep over Fairfield at home by a final score of 3-1. Tonight's game was more of a pitcher's dual, and A.J. Kraus (4-0) came out on top, pitching 6 2/3 innings. He allowed just one earned run while striking out seven. Collin Brown came on with two outs and two on in the seventh to nail down the final out of the game on a four pitch strikeout to earn his first career save.
Cole Harting had yet another impressive night at the plate as he carried the Mason offense in this one. Harting was two for two with three stolen bases and the big knock of the game for the Comets - a two-run double to put his team up for good at 3-1.
Mason and Lakota East remain deadlocked atop the GMC standings with identical 13-1 records and just four league games left on the schedule. The Comets are scheduled to host Lakota West on Friday, April 26th at 5:00 PM. |
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| 4/27 | Lakota West (makeup) | won | 5-3 | 18-3 | 14-1 | Mason found themselves down 3-0 early in a critical GMC home game on Saturday vs. Lakota West. The contest was a makeup game after Friday's washout. Fueled by effective relief pitching and some timely hitting, the Comets fought back to prevail by a final score of 5-3 to take a half game lead in the GMC heading in to the final regular season week of league play for 2019. Evan Kemp came on in relief to pick up his sixth win of the season for Mason. With the Comets trailing 3-0 in the fourth, J.P. Sponseller lined a two-run double to the right field corner and later scored on an RBI back side ground ball from Liam McFadden-Ackman to the tie the game at 3-3. Then, in the bottom of the seventh, Cole Hartingprovided the big knock of the game for the second time this week - a two-run homer to left center field to walk it off for Mason.
The Comets return to action on Monday, April 29th with a 5:00 PM road game at Lakota West. |
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| 4/29 | @ Lakota West | won | 6-1 | 19-3 | 15-1 | On Monday and for the second game in a row, the Comets relied on some late inning offensive heroics as they defeated Lakota West on the road 6-1 to move to 15-1 in the GMC (19-3 overall).
Trailing 1-0 in the top of the sixth inning, J.P. Sponseller lined a two-run homer to deep left center field to give Mason a 2-1 lead. That hit seemed to settle and lock in the Comets offense, as Mason went on to score a total of three runs in the sixth and three more in the seventh. A.J. Kraus was solid as the starter on the mound for Mason today, pitching four and 1/3 innings of one run baseball with two strikeouts. Evan Kemp (7-1) came on in relief with one out in the 5th, and closed the door on the Firebirds offense the rest of the way. Kemp also struck out two. Leaders on offense for Mason included:
J.P. Sponseller: 2 for 4, home run, 2 RBI's
Joe Powell: 2 for 4, RBI
Mason Holloway: single, 2 RBI's
Liam McFadden-Ackman: single, RBI Mason will visit Sycamore today (Wednesday) and then host the Aves on Friday to wrap up GMC play for the season. |
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| 5/1 | @ Sycamore | won | 4-3 | 20-3 | 16-1 | Mason moved to 16-1 in the GMC (20-3 overall) with a 4-3 win at Sycamore on Wednesday, in a game shortened to six innings due to weather. Nick Niehoff (2-0) gave the Comets another gutsy performance on the mound today, pitching a complete game and allowing just two earned runs on five hits with no walks. He struck out eight on the day.
The Comets jumped out to a 3-0 lead before allowing the Aviators to come back and tie it. Teddy Tolliver had a great day on offense and defense for Mason today, and drove home the eventual winning run in the sixth on a bases loaded sacrifice fly to score Max Johnson, who avoided the tag at the plate with a perfect slide. Leaders on offense for Mason included:
Teddy Tolliver: double, 2 RBI's, SAC Fly
Joe Powell: double, walk, RBI
Max Johnson: single, walk, RBI
Mason Holloway: double
J.P. Sponseller: double
The Comets are scheduled to conclude GMC play and earn at least a share of the league title with a win at home, TODAY, Friday, May 3rd vs. Sycamore on Senior Day (weather permiitting). As of today, Mason owns a one game lead over Lakota East (14-1), who has three league games remaining on their schedule. The Comets are scheduled to play at Olentangy Orange on Saturday in a non-conference affair (weather permitting). |
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| 5/4 | @ Olentangy Orange | won | 6-4 | 21-3 | 16-1 | Mason faced off against one of the top-ranked teams in Ohio at Wright State University on Saturday night, and the Comets were solid in all phases of the game as they defeated Olentangy Orange in non-league action by a final score of 6-4.
A.J. Kraus moved to 5-0 with the win, and was in complete control tonight during his four innings of work. The junior righthander allowed no earned runs and struck out four. With the Comets up 6-1 in the seventh, Olentangymade things interesting - scoring three times in the final frame before Chase Popplewell came on in relief to earn the save. Liam McFadden-Ackman made a huge defensive play - a diving catch moving from his second base position in to short right field - that prevented two runs from scoring. Mason Holloway was also solid defensively tonight with a couple of crucial plays at third base in the late innings. Leaders on offense included:
J.P. Sponseller: 4 for 4, double, 2 RBI's
Liam McFadden-Ackman: triple
Harrison Johnson: SAC Fly, 2 HBP's, 2 RBI's
Mason Holloway: single, walk, RBI
Max Johnson: single, walk, RBI
Mason's final GMC game at home vs. Sycamore, was cancelled on Friday due to wet fields. The game has been rescheduled for TODAY, Monday, May 6th. Mason is in the GMC "drivers seat" standings with a league record of 16-1. A win tonight over the Aves and Mason will claim back-to-back GMC Titles! Below are this weeks remaining regular season games: Monday, 5/6---home vs. Sycamroe Tuesday, 5/7---away vs. Springboro Thursday, 5/9---away vs. Centerville Mason (21-3, 16-1) received the #1 seed in the upcoming OHSAA Division 1 Sectional. Their first game will be Thursday, May 16 at home vs. the winner of the Middletown/Western Brown contest. Game time is 5:00 pm. |
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| 5/6 | Sycamore (maakeup) | won | 11-1 | 22-3 | 17-1 | IT'S BACK-TO-BACK AGAIN FOR MASON BASEBALL! An outright GMC title was on the line for the Mason Baseball team on a beautiful Monday afernoon. It was also Senior Day as the Comets hosted Sycamore. Coach Blysent an all-senior lineup on to the field in this critical game and, as usual, his seniors rose to the occasion. The Comets would not be denied on this day as they handily defeated Sycamore 11-1 in six innings to claim their second consecutive conference title. Mason's only loss in the league this season came at the hands of Lakota East. In this year's final GMC standings, the Comets and Hawks were "neck-and-neck" and split their regular season series. This is the 2nd time the team has won the league trophy in back-to-back style, securing the program's fifth overall GMC title. The Comets have now won the GMC in 2012, 2013, 2016 (shared with Fairfield), 2018, and 2019. Dade Hensley, whose season ended early this year due to injury, got the start on the mound for the Comets - and received a warm reception from the crowd and his teammates as he exited prior to the first pitch of the game. Evan Kemp (8-1) got the win in relief, pitching the first four innings. Kemp did not allow an earned run, and struck out six. Tyler Bockerstette and Chris Burke each pitched a solid inning in relief. Mason jumped out to an early 6-0 lead in this game and never looked back. Leaders on offense today included: Ryan Evans: 2 for 4, 2 RBI's
Jacob Weekley: double
Joe Powell: 2 for 3, 3 RBI's
J.P. Sponseller: 2 for 2, triple, 2 BB's, 2 RBI's
Mason has two remaining non-conferene away games on their schedule---at Springboro today, May 7th and at Centerville (@ Wright State) on Thursday, May 9th. Mason (22-3, 17-1) received the #1 seed in the upcoming OHSAA Division 1 Sectional. Their first game will be Thursday, May 16 at home vs. Middletown. Game time is 5:00 pm. The winner will advance to play either Lakota West or Harrison on Tuesday, May 21st in the Sectional Final at Elder. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PLAYERS AND COACHES! |
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| 5/7 | @ Springboro | won | 12-6 | 23-3 | 17-1 | Mason made a visit to Springboro today in non-conference action, and came away with a convincing 12-6 win. A.J. Krausgot the win on the mound to move his season record to 6-0. He and Chase Popplewell each pitched three innings. Jack Steibel pitched the seventh.
The Comets' offense was solid today, keeping pressure on the Springboro pitching staff in virtually every inning. Leaders included:
Joe Powell: 4 for 5, 2 doubles, 5 RBI's
Cole Harting: 4 for 5, double, 4 RBI's
Liam McFadden-Ackman: 2 for 4
Max Johnson: 2 for 5, RBI
Jack Buckley: 2 for 4
Nick Niehoff: single, walk, 2 RBI's
Mason (23-3 overall) has an off day on Wednesday before travelling to Dayton (Wright St. University) on Thursday night at 7:00 PM to play Centerville in the Comets' final regular season game.
The GMC Champion Comets (23-3, 17-1) play their final regular season game at Centerville at Wright State, 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 9th. |
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| 5/9 | @ Centerville | RAINED OUT Thursday nights final regular season game vs. Centerville at Wright State was unfortunatley, rained out and will not be rescheduled. Mason ends the regular season at 23-3 and 17-1 (GMC Champs) in the league. |
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Mason (23-3, 17-1) received the #1 seed in the upcoming OHSAA Division 1 Sectional. Their first game will be Thursday, May 16 at home vs. Middletown. Game time is 5:00 pm. The winner will advance to play either Lakota West or Harrison on Tuesday, May 21st in the Sectional Final at Elder. |
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| 5/16 | SECTIONAL vs. Middletown 5:00 at home |
won | 9-2 | 24-3 | The Comets returned to action Thursday in their first game of the postseason. Mason hosted Middletown, and came away with a convincing 9-2 victory to move to 24-3 overall on the season. Evan Kemp (9-1) started and won it on the mound, pitching the first five innings. He allowed two earned runs and struck out six. A.J. Kraus came on to pitch two scoreless innings in relief, striking out two. The Comets executed well on offense today, running the bases aggressively and delivering in key situations at the plate. Leaders on offense included:
Liam McFadden-Ackman: 3 for 4, 2 doubles, 2 RBI's
Harrison Johnson: home run, 2 RBI's
Cole Harting: triple, 2 walks
J.P. Sponseller: double, 2 walks
Mason will face Harrison in their next sectional match up. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21st at 5:00 PM at Elder High School. The winner will advane to the District Title game on Thursday, May 23rd at Kings vs the winner of the Butler/Troy game. |
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| 5/21 | SECTIONAL FINAL vs. Harrison @ Eler 5:00
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won | 10-0 | 25-3 | 17-1 | Mason traveled to Elder High School to face Harrison in a Sectional Final contest on Tuesday night. The Comets were methodical and impressive in all phases of the game - dismantling the Wildcats in six innings by a final score of 10-0. A.J. Kraus (7-0) was solid and in command on the mound for Mason, tossing four innings, allowing just one hit, and striking out seven. Nick Niehoff picked up right where Kraus left off - tossing the last two shutout innings. He allowed no hits and struck out four. On offense today, the Comets had a solid approach overall as a team. Whether it be via the base hit, SAC Fly, or back side ground ball when the team needed it, the guys battled as one for the benefit of the team. Leaders on offense included:
J.P. Sponseller: 3 for 3, HBP, RBI
Mason Holloway: 2 for 3, RBI
Max Johnson: 2 for 3, walk, 2 RBI's
Joe Powell: 2 RBI's
Liam McFadden-Ackman: 2 RBI's
Mason moves to 25-3 overall today, and will face #4 seed Vandalia Butler with a District Title on the line, Thursday, May 23rd at Kings High School. Game time is scheduled for 5:00. The winner advances to the Sweet Sixteen Regional Semi-Final on Wednesday, May 30th at UC. Mason is ranked #1 in the final OHSAA State Baseball poll. Congrats Comets! |
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| 5/23 | DISTRICT FINAL vs. Vandalia Butler @ Kings, 5:00 |
lost | 6-5 | 25-4 | 17-1 | Mason Baseballs stellar 2019 season came to a close on Thursday in the District Final versus Vandalia Butler at Kings. Trailing 5-1 after one inning of play, Mason fought back all night to climb back in to the game. The Comets plated two runs in the seventh to make it a 6-5 game and had runners at first and third with two outs. After winning 13 straight games, Mason came up a little short in this contest - falling to VandaliaButler by a final score of 6-5. Mason's season ends with a record of 25-4 and a second consecutive GMC Championship, the Comets' fifth since 2012. Mason Baseball earned the honor of being voted #1 in the State of Ohio in the final Division 1 Coaches Poll. Individual honors were awarded to the following players, as voted by the head coaches in the GMC Conference: GMC Pitcher of the Year: Evan Kemp (senior)
First Team All-GMC:
Cole Harting (junior)
Mason Holloway (senior)
Evan Kemp (senior)
Liam McFadden-Ackman (junior)
Joe Powell (senior)
J.P. Sponseller (senior)
Second Team All-GMC:
Harrison Johnson (junior)
Max Johnson (sophomore)
A.J. Kraus (junior)
Nick Niehoff (senior)
Coach Bly and the team wish to thank our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community for all of your support during the 2019 season. Go Comets!! |
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| 4/2 | Oak Hills | won | 5-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | Mason Boys Tennis opend their 2019 season on Tuesday with a 5-0 win over visiting Oak Hills. See scores below: Gangavaram d. Rodriguez 6-0, 6-0 Chen d. Rauch 6-0, 6-0 Singidi d. Franco 6-0, 6-0 Zutshi-Joshi d. Cole-Graff 6-0, 6-0 Tang-Divekar d. Hoetig-McClury 6-1, 6-0 |
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| 4/4 | Lakota West | won | 5-0 | 2-0 | 2-0 | The Comets made is a "double dip" sweep on Tuesday, also defeating Lakota West 5-0. See scores below: Komatineni d. Athans 6-0, 6-1 Gogineni d. Reedy 6-0, 6-1 Stocker d. Kovacs 6-1, 6-0 Viswanathan-King d. Martin-Szolinski 6-0, 6-0 Noonan-Steedly d. Lytle-Tiberwal 6-0, 6-1 Mason is back in a action on Friday when they host Massilon Jackson. |
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| 4/5 | Massillon Jackson | won | 5-0 | 3-0 | 2-0 | The Mason Tennis machine continues to blank their opponents, with a 5-0 win over Massillon Jackson last Friday. See scores below: Komatineni d. Drewes 6-3, 6-0 Gangavaram d. Thomas 6-0, 6-1 King d. Voisbenel 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 Viswanathan-Gogineni d. Stefan-Shanmugan 6-0, 6-2 Joshi-Steedly d. Schoeppner-Prodlafikas 6-3, 6-0 |
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| 4/9 | @ East | won | 5-0 | 6-0 | 3-0 | The Mason shutout machine continued their tear thru the GMC with a 5-0 win at Lakota East on Tuesday. See details below: Gangavaram d. A Cho 6-0, 6-1 Next, Mason (6-0, 3-0) will host Hamilton on Thursday, April 11. |
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| 4/10 | Lakota West | won | 5-0 | 7-0 | 4-0 |
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| 4/11 | Hamilton | won | 5-0 | 8-0 | 5-0 | Mason kept their consecutive shutout string going on Thursday with a 5-0 win over Hamilton. See scores below:
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| 4/16 | @ Sycamore | won | 4-1 | 9-0 | 6-0 | Mason Tennis dominated GMC foe Sycamore on Tuesday, winning 4-1. See scores below:
Next up, Mason will host Indian Hill, TODAY, Wednesday, April 17th. They will host Princeton on Thursday. |
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| 4/17 | Indian Hill | won | 5-0 | 10-0 | 6-0 | The State of Ohio's #1 Tennis Team, the Mason Comets, earned another shutout Wednesday, 5-0 over Indian Hills. See scores below:
Next up for Mason is a match at Princeton on Thursday, April 18th. The Comets will have a Saturday match at St. Xavier HS of KY. |
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| 4/18 | @ Princeton | won | 5-0 | 11-0 | 7-0 | Mason Tennis stayed undefeated on the season with a 5-0 shut out at Princeton on Thursday. See scores below: Gangavaram d. Tulloss 6-0, 6-0 Matches scheduled on Saturday in Louisville were rained out with no makeup. Next up, Mason will host Colerain on Tuesday, April 23rd. |
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| 4/23 | Colerain | won | 5-0 | 12-0 | 8-0 | Mason defeated Colerain on Tuesday, 5-0. See scores below:
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| 4/24 | @ Middletown | won | 5-0 | 13-0 | 9-0 | Mason defeated Middletown on Wednesday, 5-0. See scores below: Joshi d. Misirlioglu 6-0, 6-0 Next up for the #1 Comets is the prestigious GCTCA Coaches Classic this coming weekend. |
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| 4/27 | Coaches Classic | 1st | The Comet Boys Tennis team finished first in “A” flight of the GCTCA Coaches’ Classic on Saturday. Mason won three flights and finished second in the two other flights.
Niraj Komatineni defeated Ronit Hiryur of St. X to win the number one singles position 6-3, 6-7, 6-1 At number two singles, Comet freshman, Anish Gangavaram lost to Charlie Temming of St. X 7-6, 2-6, 6-2 Another freshman phenom, Vignesh Gogineni, playing the three singles spot, also lost in the finals to a St. X bomber, falling 6-3, 6-1 to Preston Stearns. The Comets swept the doubles, defeating Sycamore at each spot. Senior Aneesh Zutshi and freshman, Akshay Joshi defeated Aviators, Bolger and Marcus 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 at the number one spot. At number two, senior, Pranav Viswanathan and sophomore, Sam King defeated the Sycamore duo of Wade and Wittenbaum 6-3, 7-5. Next up, Mason tennis will play a GMC match at Fairfield on Tuesday. Mason will be hosting the GMC Championships on Saturday, May 4th and Monday, May 6th.
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| 4/30 | @ Fairfield | won | 5-0 | 14-0 | 10-0 | Mason defeated Fairfield 5-0 on Tuesday ending regular season GMC competition. See scores below: Komatineni d. Heyser 6-1, 6-0 The GMC Tennis Tourney is set for this Saturday and Monday, May 6th at Mason to determine the league championship. The Comets will be seeking their third consecutive boys tennis title and 5th overall. Next up, Mason Tennis will play Kings at Mason for an OTCA State tourney contest on Thursday, May 2nd. The Comets record remains unspoiled at 14-0 and 9-0 in the GMC. |
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| 5/2 | OTCA (state team) vs Kings at Mason |
won | 3-0 | 15-0 | 10-0 | Mason swept Kings on Thursday in the OTCA State Team Tourney, 3-0. With the win the Comets move on in defense of last years state title. Their next state match is Tuesday, May 14th at St. Xavier. See scores below:
The GMC Tennis Tourney is set for this Saturday and Monday, May 6th at Mason to determine the league championship. The Comets will be seeking their third consecutive boys tennis title and 5th overall. |
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| 5/4-5/6 | GMC | 1st | Three-Peat For Mason Tennis1 The Mason Boys Tennis Team overcame a determined Sycamore squad to win the GMC on Monday afternoon at the Comet tennis facility. Mason won all three singles matches while the Aves won both doubles matches. See final scores below:
The Comets went 9-0 in the GMC regular season and currently are undefeated with an overall record of 15-0. This is Mason's fifth overall title in the GMC; 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018 and 2019. For the third consecutive year Mason senior, Niraj Komatineni, was named the GMC Player of the Year. Comet Head Coach Mike Reid was also named the GMC Coach of the Year for the third straight time. Next up for the Comets is the OHSAA Sectional at the Mason Tennis Courts on Wednesday, May 8th with finals on Saturday, May 11th. Qualifications from the Sectional to the District Tournament will be four (4) singles and four (4) doubles in both Division I and II. Qualifiers in Division I to State meet will be four (4) singles and four (4) doubles. Qualifiers in Divisions II to State meet will be four (4) singles and four (4) doubles. Mason will continue their quest for another state title when they meet St. Xavier in the Southwest District semi-finals on Tuesday, May 14th at St. X. The winner will play Sycamore for a trip to the State Final Four. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PLAYERS AND COACHES! |
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| 5/8 & 5/11 | Sectionals | Mason Tennis had two doubles teams and two singles players advanced to the Districts on Wednesday by reaching the semifinals of the sectional tournament.
The doubles team of seniors, Pranav Viswanathan and Aneesh Zutshi punched their ticket with a 6-1, 6-1 quarterfinal win over East’s Vandivier and Faxon.
Freshmen standouts Vignesh Gogineni and Anish Gangavaram qualified by slugging their way to a 6-0, 6-0 quarterfinal victory over the Hamilton Big Blue team of Boling and Rhoden.
In singles, freshman, Akshay Joshi qualified with a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Lockman of Little Miami. Sophomore, Sam King joined Joshi in the Districts by taking out Stanly Zhou of Anderson 6-2, 6-2.
Top seeded senior, Niraj Komatineni, has to wait until Friday for his chance to get to the districts. He’ll face the always tough, Brendan Reedy of Lakota West in a quarterfinal matchup at the Mason courts at 3:30 on Friday.
Sectional semifinal play, which determines seeding for the Districts will resume on Saturday morning at 9:00 A.M. at the Mason Courts. King will play the winner of Komatineni/Reedy and Joshi will square off against Miller of Sycamore. Zutshi and Viswanathan will play the winner of Anderson/Sycamore Gogineni and Gangavaram will play the 2nd seeded Aviator team of Bolger and Marcus. Mason will continue their quest for another state title when they meet St. Xavier in the Southwest District semi-finals on Tuesday, May 14th at St. X. The winner will play Sycamore for a trip to the State Final Four. The District Championships will be held at the Linder Family Tennis Center Thursday, May 16 and Saturday, May 18. Qualifiers in Division I to the State meet at the Linder Family Tennis Courts on Friday, May 24 and Sunday May 26 will be four (4) singles and four (4) doubles. Below are the final results from Saturday's Sectional Championships at Mason:
The OHSAA District Championships will be held this Thursday and Saturday at the Linder Familly Tennis Center in Mason. Qualifiers in Division I to State meet will be four (4) singles and four (4) doubles. Mason will continue their quest for another state title when they meet St. Xavier in the Southwest District semi-finals on Tuesday, May 14th at St. X. The winner will play Sycamore for a trip to the State Final Four. |
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| 5/14 | OTCA Southwest District Semi-Finals @ St. Xavier |
won | 4-1 | 16-0 | Mason Boys Tennis advanced to the OTCA Disrict Final on Tuesday with a 4-1 win over St. Xavier. Freshman, Akshay Joshi put the exclamation point on the Comets win against St. X with a huge win at #3 singles. See details below: Komatineni (M) d. Hiryur 6-2, 6-3 The OTCA District Final will be Monday, May 20, 4:00 pm at home vs. GMC foe Sycamore. The winner will advance to the State Final Four! Mason will compete at the OHSAA District Championships Thursday and Saturday at the Linder Familly Tennis Center in Mason. Qualifiers in Division I to State meet will be four (4) singles and four (4) doubles. |
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| 5/16 & 5/18 | District | The Comet Boys Tennis Team qualified three players to the OHSAA state tournament on Thursday. Players who advance to the semifinals of the districts qualify for the state tournament; the semifinals and finals are played in order to determine seeds for the state tournament.
Niraj Komatineni punched his ticket to the state tournament for the fourth consecutive year. Komatineni dispatched Josh Lee of Kings in the first round 6-2, 6-1. He reached the semifinals by downing Austin Staiger of Beavercreek 6-1, 6-2.
Freshman phenoms Vignesh Gogineni and partner, Anish Gangavaram beat Alex Ditchen and Matt Huether of Loveland 6-1. 6-0. In the quarterfinals they beat Beavercreek’s Alan Xie and Zach Savino 6-0, 6-0 to qualify for states.
Comet singles players, Akshay Joshi and Sam King each fell in the first round. Joshi lost to St. X’s Max DeCurtins 6-4, 3-6, 6-0. King lost to Dore of Springboro 6-4, 6-3.
The all-senior doubles team of Pranav Viswanathan and Aneesh Zutshi won their first match and lost in the qualifying round to St. X’s Temming and Stearns 6-4, 3-6, 6-0
Komatineni and the doubles team of Gogineni and Gangavaram will play at 9:00 AM on Saturday at the Lindner Center in Mason (ATP).
The entire Comet team will back in action to play Sycamore on Monday at the Mason courts in the OTCA SW District Final at 4:00 PM. The winner advances to the OTCA State Final Four! The 100th OHSAA Boys Tennis State Championships will be held at the Linder Family Tennis Center on Friday-Saturday May 24-25. State Tournament tickets are $8 at the time of entry at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Only cash is accepted. ***Congratulations to Head Coach Mike Reid who was named the MASON COACH OF THE YEAR at last Monday's ESPY's award program. |
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| 5/20 | OTCA SOUTHWEST DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP vs. Sycamore @ Mason 4:00 |
won | 3-1 | 17-0 | Mason Boys Tennis defeated Sycamore in the OTCA Southwest District Championship on Monday 3-1. The win propels them to the State Final Four and a chance to repeat as State Champions. See details below:
The Comets will play for a State Title this Saturday and Sunday on the courts of the LInder Family Tennis Center. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT. It will be a busy Tennis weekend for the Comets. The 100th OHSAA Boys Tennis State Championships will be held at the Linder Family Tennis Center on Friday-Saturday May 24-25. The Comet Boys Tennis Team qualified three players to the OHSAA state tournament. Niraj Komatineni punched his ticket to the state tournament for the fourth consecutive year as a singles player. Freshman phenoms Vignesh Gogineni and partner, Anish Gangavaram will play for a double state title. BEST OF LUCK TO THESE OUTSTANDING ATHLETES AND THEIR COACHES! State Tournament tickets are $8 at the time of entry at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Only cash is accepted. |
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| 4/6 | West Clermont | won | 25-16,25-10 |
1-0 | Mason Boys Volleyball began their season with a tri-match at home on Saturday. The Comets defeated West Clermont 25-16,25-10 in the first match. | |
| 4/6 | Chaminade | lost | 26-24,20-25,25-22 |
1-1 | In the nightcap, Mason fell to Chaminade 26-24,20-25,25-22. Next up, Mason will host Badin on Wednesday, April 10th. |
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| 4/10 | Badin | lost | 30-28,19-25,25-21,16-25,15-8 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
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| 4/11 | Lakota West | won | 25-6,25-18 ,25-17 | 2-2 | 1-0 | Mason volleyball defeated Lakota West 25-6,25-18 ,25-17 in a great team effort.
They were led by senior Evan Beyke with 11 kills and 6 aces. Next, Mason VB hosts Milford on Monday, April 15th. |
| 4/15 | Milford | won | 25-20,25-14,25-15 | 3-2 | 1-0 | Boys volleyball beat Milford 25-20,25-14,25-15
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The team was led by senior Evan Beyke with 14 kills, senior Nicola Bommarito with 8 kills
And all around play from Grant Stradley with 7 kills and 6 aces.
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| 4/15 | St. Xavier | lost | 25-20,15-25,17-25,15-25 | 3-3 | 1-0 | Monday night the team lost to 3rd ranked in the state St. Xavier 25-20,15-25,17-25,15-25 in a solid team effort . |
| 4/16 | Princeton | won | 25-11, 25-11, 25-17 | 4-3 | 2-0 | Mason defeated Princeton on Tuesday, 25-11, 25-11, 25-17. Details coming. Next up, Mason VB will visit Fairfield on Thursday, April 18th. |
| 4/18 | @ Fairfield | won | 25-22,25-22,25-20 | 5-3 | 3-0 | Boys volleyball had a big GMC victory over Fairfield 25-22,25-22,25-20 on Thursday, April 18th.
The team was led by senior setter Mitch Butler. He was 16/16 ,100% from the service line with 2 aces. Mitch also added 30 assists to his league leading 260. The Comets (5-3, 3-0) will return to action at home TONIGHT vs. Hamilton. |
| 4/22 | Hamilton | won | 25-16,21-25,26-24,25,24 | 6-3 | 4-0 | Boys volleyball had a strong test on Monday against Hamilton. Focused senior play and bench support led the comets to victory, 25-16,21-25,26-24,25,24
Evan Beyke led the attack with season high 22 kills |
| 4/23 | Sycamore | won | 25-20, 25-21, 25-23 | 7-3 | 5-0 | The Comets had to come right back on Tuesday vs Sycamore . The team was solid, winning 25-20, 25-21,25-23. Raising their record to 5-0 in the GMC
Strong blocking at the net with 15 blocks from Junior Spencer Knight, Seniors, Mitch Butler. Alex Mulvin and Nikola Bommarito help secure the victory. Next up, Mason Vball will compete in the Loveland Quad on Saturday, April 27th. |
| 4/25 | @ Oak Hills | won | 25-12, 25-23, 25-10 | 8-3 | 6-0 | On Thursday, April 25th, Mason volleyball defeated Oak Hills 25-12 25-23 25-10. The win was a very strong team effort with 17 blocks and 51 kills. |
| 4/27 | @ Sycamore | won | 25-22, 25-21 | 9-3 | 6-0 | On Saturday, April 27th, Mason defeated Sycamore in a non-conference affair by scores of 25-22 and 25-21. Mason (9-3, 6-0) will battle at Lakota East for the GMC title on Tuesday, April 30th. |
| 4/27 | @ Loveland | lost | 17-25, 25-20, 25-18 | 9-4 | 6-0 | no report |
| 4/27 | @ Edgewood | won | 25-18, 25-11 | 10-4 | 6-0 | no report |
| 4/30 | @ Lakota East | lost | 17-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-13 | 10-5 | 6-1 | Mason fell to Lakota East 4-1 in big GMC match on Tuesday night at Mason. Final scores: 17-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-13. With the loss the Comets fall to 6-1 in the GMC and 10-5 overall. The team will look to return to winning ways tonight at Middletown. |
| 5/1 | @ Middletown | won | 25-6, 25-11, 25-19 | 11-5 | 7-1 | Next up Mason (11-5, 7-1) will host Monroe on Monday, May 6th. They will play at Miamisburg on Tuesday. |
| 5/6 | Monroe | won | 25-7, 25-11, 25-15 | 12-5 | 7-1 | Mason Boys Volleyball won two matches this week. On Monday they defeated Monroe in a home game by scores of 25-7, 25-11, 25-15. No other details available. |
| 5/7 | @ Miamisburg | won | 25-11, 25-14, 25-12 | 13-5 | 7-1 | The Comets went on the road Tuesday and defeated Miamisburg 25-11, 25-14, 25-12. No details available. Next up, Mason (13-5, 7-1) will host Fairmont on Thursday, May 9th. |
| 5/9 | Kettering Fairmont | won | 15-25,25-23,25-17,25-20 | 14-5 | Mason boys volleyball was suppose to host Kettering Fairmont Thursday night. No details have been made available. The Comets (13-5, 7-1) will host Walnut Hills and Dayton Carroll on Saturday for a tri-meet. |
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| 5/11 | Walnut Hills | won | 25-21, 25-18 | 15-5 | Mason swept a pair of matches at home on Saturday. The Comets defeated Dayton Norhmont 25-17, 25-21 and Walnut Hills 25-21, 25-18. No other details provided. Boys volleyball had a great week going 5-0. It started on senior night recognizing 5 seniors, Evan Beyke, Mitch Butler, Alex Mulvin, Ryan Doerrer and Nikola Bommarito We are so proud of this group of fine young men and what an exciting season they are having.They beat Monroe 25-7,25-11,25-15.
Tuesday defeated Miamisburg 25-11,25-14,25-12
Thursday defeated Kettering Fairmont 15-25,25-23,25-17,25-20.
And in Saturday’s tri match beat Walnut Hills 25-21,25-18 and Dayton Northmont, 25-17 25-21
Coach Melnick also wants to thank all the parents that worked so hard to Senior Night a great success!
The Comets will close out the regular season on Wednesday (TODAY) when they visit Dayton Carroll.
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| 5/11 | Dayton Northmont | won | 25-17, 25-21 | 16-5 | 7-1 | |
| 5/15 | @ Carroll | lost | 25-19, 25-20, 29-27 | 16-6 | 7-1 | Mason Boys Volleyball lost their final regular season match against Carroll on Wednesday by final scores of 25-19, 25-20, 29-27. No other detail available. Mason (16-6) drew a bye in the first round of the upcoming South Region State Tournament. They will play the winner of the Fairfield/Sycamore match on Thursday, May 23rd at home at 6:00 pm.
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| 5/23 | REGIONAL vs. Sycamore @ Mason 6:00 |
won | 25-27,35-10 25-22,25-12 | 17-6 | 7-1 | BOYS VOLLEYBALL ADVANCES TO REGIONAL FINAL Mason Boys volleyball defeated Sycamore 25-27,35-10 25-22,25-12 on Thursday night to punch their ticket to the Regional Final. The match was a great team effort and advanced the team to face #3 ranked, the St. Xavier Bombers. Mason (17-6) lost a tough 4-game match to St. X. earlier in the season. The Regional Final will be held at Moeller high school on Saturday, May 25th at 5:30 pm. The winner will earn a trip to the State Championships on June 1-2 at Capital University. Go Comets! . |
| 5/25 | Regional Final vs. St. X @ Moeller, 5:30 |
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| 3/23 | Kings Mills Relay | 1st place |
On Saturday, March 23rd the Mason Boys Track and Field Team opened their season at the Kings Mills Kings Relay meet did quite well. The Comets took home the team trophy and did so in strong fashion. The Comets swept the sprint races, and split the distance races. They also had some surprising showings in the field events. Highlights below:
Akari Porter was dominant in the 4x400, 4x200 and SMR relays. With great splits, he opened these races up.
Braedon Killion was also great in the 4x800 and 4x1600 distance relays.
Cage Tatman did well, winning the pole vault, and Josh Wright and Jaymon Penn tore up their relays as well. We got a pleasant surprises from newcomer Ben Lampe in the High Jump and Nick French looked strong as well. The distance guys did great with Jack Troy and Brendan Pitcher holding their own, along with Alex DeRoussel in his respective races. Overall, it was a strong day with lots of great efforts and a nice starting point for the rest of the season. |
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| 4/5 | Clash of the Titans @ Sycamore | 1st | This year the annual Clash of the Titans occurred this past Friday night at Sycamore high school.
The Comet Boys Track team did quite well winning the annual event over some top area talent in the GMC and GOC, making it a very nice start to the season. The team scored some in the field with Cage Tatman having a great night in the pole vault. After that, the boys of the 4x1 (Penn, Wright, Porter, French) did great and won in commanding fashion. Akari Porter won the 200 with a blazing time!! We had great production out of the distance runners as well. The boys won the 4x800 and Braedon Killion placed a strong second in the 1600, as did Jack Troy in the 800 and Isaiah Kelly in the 3200. At the end of the night the 4x4 squad capped off a great event with a resounding victory. Next up for the boys team is the Waynesville Invite and Centerville Relays on Friday, April 12th |
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| 4/12 | Centerville Relays | 1st | The Boys of the Mason track and field team had a great night at the Centerville Elk relays this past Friday night. The Comets boys came away with another first place finish. The team was in great form and came together for a true whole team effort. The boys of the 4x 200 won their race with the second fastest time in the state, as did the men of the 4x 400. Both of these relays included Akari Porter, who is running at another level. The high jumpers did well, placing third with Keegan Mullins leading the way. The hurdle crew is coming along nicely with Nick French running personal bests each week, looking to challenge for a state berth. After a few slip-ups by the dominant Wayne team, the Comets were somehow able to pull out a narrow team victory at the end of the night. It was quite a pleasant surprise and a fun evening. On top of the Centerville victory, our B team secured the win at the Waynesville meet as well. This Friday and Saturday, Mason Track and Field will travel to Louisville for the prestigious Eastern Relays. |
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| 4/19-4/20 | Eastern Relays, Louisville, KY | This past weekend Mason boys track and field had the epic meet in Louisville, the Eastern Relays. Unfortunately, it rained cats and dogs, was 38 degrees, with 20+ mph winds. In the best interest of our athletes, Mason pulled 90% of their runners for fear of injury. The Comets did run some distance runners and got a few races in Friday night. Those that raced, did well, and actually had a few good times. Alex DeRousell had a great time in the Distance medley relay that placed 2nd overall, and the long jump went on with Josh Schimpf doing well having a season best jump. The 4x800 guys did well and placed 4th with Rajan Singh having a great split during his leg of the race. Overall, the men represented themselves well, with a few good performances and no injuries. It was a shame we could not race as hoped, but the team will now reload for the Wayne Invitational this Thursday and Friday. |
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| 4/25-4/26 | Wayne Warrior Invite | This weekend the Mason Boys Track and Field Team traveled north for the annual Wayne Invitational. This is arguably the biggest, most high powered meet in Ohio. Forty-eight teams scored, and several more were entered that did not. With all of that in place, the Comets did quite well,placing 3rd overall, just a few points out of 2nd. Relays led the way this weekend, with top 3 finishes from the 4x800, 4x200, 4x400 and 4x100 relays. The individuals that stood out had to be Brendan Pitcher in the 800, Isaiah Kelly in the 3200 (3rd) Akari Porter in the 400 (3rd) and Josh Wright in the 200. Nick French also had a strong weekend as did Chris Zhang in the triple jump. Many other athletes had great times, great efforts and did well. It was encouraging to see how the team stacked up in such a loaded field, and it buoyed their confidence moving forward. The team will forward now to another night of great competition at the Mason Invitational this coming Friday night at Atrium Stadium. Track and Field Seniors will be honored and recognized on this special evening. |
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| 4/30 | Kings Invite | The Mason Comets ran a split squad of throwers and jumpers and runners at the Kings Invite last night. The team was led by a few strong individuals who were tasked with running one event well. Akari Porter won the 400 dash, Jaymon Penn was second in the 200 dash and Cage Tatman, Josh Schimpf and Abhishek Jakkula all placed well in their events. The team "nickled and dimed" in the relays, distance and field events to come up with enough points for 4th place, but kept most of their top runners at home to workout and rest. It was a great night, and strong showing by some young athletes who will be our top competitors next year. |
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| 5/3 | Mason Invite (senior night) | Firday night at the annual Rod Russell Mason Invitational the crowd was great, the vibe was great and the competition was outstanding! The Comets fared well in this stacked field. The Mason Boys track and field team scored just over 74 points, and took second overall, behind the state leading Wayne team. Mason was led by their sprinters, with Josh Wright and Akrari Porter taking second in the 200 and 400 respectively, along with the boys of the 4x200 relay. The 800 meter run saw Rajan Singh take 2nd with a new persoan record. The 4x400 boys got it done with a big win at the end of the evening. The Comet field athletes produced some PRs in the throws, jumps and vault. Some best times for many Comet seniors were recorded, who were running their last race on the Mason track. The highlight of the night was the Angela Bizzarri Mile, with the winner going the best time in the state, and our very own Isaiah Kelly having a great race and a new best time as well. It was a great night, and now the boys reload for GMCs and the post-season run. The GMC Track and Field Championships will be hosted by Mason on Wednesday, May 8th and Friday, May 10th. Mason boys will be seeking their 12th consecutive GMC Title. |
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| 5/8 &5/10 | GMC @ Mason | Boys GMC Track Dynasty Continues! Friday night at the GMC Championships the Mason boys track team returned to familar territory and brought home the programs 12th consecutive league title. Mason has won the event every year since entering the GMCin the 2008 season. The team was able to take the team title by just a little over 40 points in front of 2nd place Lakota West. Mason was led by their distance squad who racked up over 50 points. Johan Meyer dominated the 3200 with a win, and Mason took second as well with Micah Champagne having a strong showing. They scored big points in the 1600 and 800 by way of Killion, Pitcher, Kelly and Singh. The Comet sprinters did a nice job with Akari Porter placing first in the 400 and leading the 4X 200 and 4x400 relays to victories. Nick French was the ironman of the night with 4 races, including 2 second place finishes in the hurdles and a big part on 2 relays. The team picked up points here and there in the field events with our biggest points from Tatman and Mullins and Zhang in the pole vault and high jump and long jump respectively.
It was a great team victory and the crowd was hugley supportive with many Mason alumni in the stands to be a part of this historic night. The boys amazing accomplishment ties Princeton for the longest streak of conference boys track titles (1982-1993). Now on to Districts, to held back on the Mason track, this Wednesday and Friday. Qualifiers from District to Regional: four (4) in each event, boys and girls. Qualifiers from Regional to State: four (4) in each event, boys and girls. |
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| 5/15 & 5/17 | District Championships @ Mason | DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! On Friday night the boys Track and Field team fared well winning their programs 11th District Championship at Atrium Stadium. The meet was a two day event. Day one featured Chris Zhang qualifying in the long jump along with Cage Tatman and the members of the 4x800 relay. Friday, Nick French qualified in the 110 hurdles, as did Josh Wright in the 100 dash. Keagan Mullins snuck out in the High Jump and then the fun started!! The men of the 4x200 (Porter, Penn, Wright, French) won big and ran away with their race, and Bradeon Killion took the last 1600 spot and qualified to regionals. Akari Porter won the 400 dash and Nick French won the 300 Hurdles, along with Kahari Land Brandon who qualified as well. The 3200 was a war with 5 guys battling for 4 spots. Fortunately, Mason took two of them with Isaiah Kelly and Johan Meyer making it out by less than 1/10 of a second. Lastly was the 4x400 relay, with 4 seniors they would not be denied. They lit the track up in a blazing time, and won big with Akari Porter anchoring the relay including Perkins, Nusser, and Stover in front of the home crowd. It was a great night and the score was close versus St. X and Kings, but the Comets were able to win their 11th district title in the last 12 years. Team Scores
Mason - 122
St. X - 96 Kings - 94
Sycamore - 63
ADVANCERS TO REGION High Jump - Keagan Mullins
Long Jump - Chris Zhang
Pole Vault - Cage Tatman
110 Hurdles - Nick French
100 Dash - Josh Wright
1600 - Braedon Killion
400 Dash - Akari Porter
300 Hurdles - Nick French / Kahari Land Brandon
3200 - Isaiah Kelly / Johan Meyer
4x100 - Jaymon Penn, Josh Wright, Jeremy Wright, Nick French
4x200 - Jaymon Penn, Josh Wright, Akari Porter, Nick French
4x400 - Akari Porter, Jake Nusser, Casey Perkins, Ethan Stover, Abhishek Jakkula 4X800 Now its on to the OHSAA Regional Championship, Wednesday, May 22 and Friday May 24 at Wayne High School. Qualifiers from Regional to State: four (4) in each event, boys and girls. Mason will be seeking their 4th Regional Title as a team. The OHSAA State Championships will be held May 30 and June 1st at OSU's Jesse Owens Stadium.
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| 3/23 | Kings Mills Relays | The Mason girls track and field teams had a great start to the outdoor season on Saturday, March 23rd at the Kings Relays. The team placed in the top three in every event throughout the meet, and had many events in which both the A and B teams both placed in the top three. A few highlights included the 4x400 relay team of Emma Kruse, Faith Min, Jenna Burns and Lily Hallam as well as the 4x 100 relay team of Reagan Martin, Britani Keys, Alexia Thomas and Nimi Oyelese. The girls will be back in action following spring break at the GWOC vs. GMC meet on Friday, April 5th. |
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| 4/5 | Clash of the Titans @ Sycamore | 2nd | The Mason Girls track and field team participated in the Sycamore Clash of the Champions battle between the GMC and GWOC on Friday night. Mason scored 129 points to finish 2nd and help the GMC to a victory over their collective GWOC opponents. There were several strong performances throughout the night. 1st place finishers: 4x800 - Maddie Ullom, Aria Hawkins, Ellie Bevan, Emma Kruse 800 - Faith Min 2nd place finishers: 4x200 - Faith Tang, McKenzie Snyder, Jenna Burns, Nimi Oyelese 1600 - Maddie Ullom 400 - Jenna Burns 800 - Lily Hallum 4x400 - Sophie Bause, Milan McNulty, Kaylie Connors, Maddie Ullom Discus - Nadia Steinbicker Pole Vault - Haleigh Eckert 3rd place finishers: 100 Hurdles - Alexia Thomas 4x100 - Britani Keys, Reagan Morton, Alexia Thomas, Nimi Oyelese The Comets will head north next Friday to team up in the Centerville Relays. |
| 4/12 | Waynesville Invite | Waynesville Invitational The Varsity B girls scored a team total of 125 points, which earned them a hard-fought win at the Waynesville Invitational. The team started the meet with a 4x800 relay win and ended the meet with a 4x400 relay win. Here are some of the fantastic performances in between: 1st place:
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| 4/12 | Centerville Relays | The Mason Girls track and field team finished as runner-up at the Centerville Elks Relays Friday night, scoring 97.48 team points. The Comets teamed up throughout the meet to compile many top places and great performances. 1st place finishers: 2000 Steeplechase - Nathalie Schickendantz Pole Vault Relay - Haleigh Eckert, Anagha Rao, Jessica Nelson Shuttle Hurdle Relay - Alexia Thomas, Jaye Seastrom,Taylorae Dunn, Erin Breuer 2nd place finishers: 4x 400 - Maddie Ullom, Emma Kruse, Faith Tang, McKenzie Snyder Sprint Medley Relay - Britani Keys, Jenna Burns, Nimi Oyelese, Maddie Ullom 3rd place finishers: 2000 Steeplechase - Courtney Messer Triple Jump Relay - Annemarie Hamfler, Kirsten Riley, Jolei Kendall High Jump Relay - Grace Degroft, Jolei Kendall, Kaitlyn Paciolla Shot Put Relay - Vanessa Agyeman, Aneesa Barge, Hannah Chenault Discus Relay- Nadia Steinbicker, Lauren Mullins, Aneesa Barge 4 x 1600 Relay - Ally Kouche, Brooke Harvey, Erica Fennimore, Lily Hallum 4 x 100 - Jenna Burns, Alexia Thomas, Nimi Oyelese, Regan Morton 4 x 800 - Ellie Bevan, Emma Kruse, Faith Min, Maddie Ullom This Friday and Saturday, Mason Track and Field will travel to Louisville for the prestigious Eastern Relays. |
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| 4/17 | Elder Skyline Invite | Elder “Rally’s” Invitational The Varsity B track and field girls were successful again last Wednesday night at the Elder “Rally’s” Invitational, winning the meet with a team total of 201 points. Here are some of the great performances of the night: 1st place finishes:
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| 4/19-4/20 | Eastern Relays, Louisville, KY | The girls track & field team travelled to Louisville for the Eastern Relays, but were cut short by the cold temperatures and nonstop rain. In the few events they did run, the team did very well.
1st place finishers included:
Pole vault- Haleigh Eckert
1600m Sprint Medley- Jenna Burns, Faith Tang, Angelica Georgostathis, Ellie Bevan
Distance Medley- Maddie Ullom, Emma Kruse, Lily Hallum, Faith Min
4x 800- Lily Hallum, Faith Min, Emma Kruse, Maddie Ullom
2nd Place finisher:
2000m Steeplechase: Nathalie Schickendantz
5th place finishers:
Sprint Medley- Alexia Thomas, Regan Morton, Britani Keys, Nimi Oyelese
8th place finishers:
2000 Steeplechase- Courtney Messer
Pole vault- Anagha Rao The girls will compete in the Wayne Invitational this Thursday and Friday. |
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| 4/25 | Little Miami Invite | 1st | Little Miami Invitational The Varsity B girls left Little Miami last night relatively dry and with a big first place trophy. The team worked together to solidify the overall win placing first and second in several events. Overall, the total score was 163 points. Here are some the most notable performances of the night: 1st place finishes:
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| 4/25-4/26 | Wayne Warrior Invite | 1st | The Mason girls track and field team had an outstanding meet and a surprising come from behind victory this weekend at the Wayne Invitational, scoring 66.33 points to Lakota East’s 64 points. Thursday night began with a few great performances, including a new meet record set by the 4x800 relay team as well as several personal bests. On Friday night, Maddie Ullom won the 800m run in exciting fashion, setting a new school record in a time of 2:12.80. 1st place finishers: 4x800 - Lily Hallum, Emma Kruse, Faith Min, Maddie Ullom (meet record) 4x400- Jenna Burns, Lily Hallum, Faith Min, Maddie Ullom 800- Maddie Ullom (school record) 2nd place finishers: Shuttle Hurdles - Katelyn Mizer, Taylorae Dunn, Erin Breuer, Alexia Thomas Triple Jump - Kirsten Riley 4th place finishers: Pole Vault - Haleigh Eckert 5th place finishers: 1600 - Lily Hallum 6th place finishers: Distance Medley - Ellie Bevan, McKenzie Snyder, Advika Sumit, Ally Kouche 1600 - Faith Min 7th place finishers: 400 - Jenna Burns 8th place finishers: Pole Vault - Anagha Rao 100 Hurdles - Alexia Thomas 300 Hurdles - Faith Tang 4 x 100 - Alexia Thomas, Nimi Oylese, Regan Morton, Aliyah El-Naggar The track & field teams begin a three week home stand this Friday. Come out to cheer on the Comets this Friday for Senior Night at the Mason Invitational. |
| 4/30 | Kings Invite | 2nd | Kings Invitational The Varsity B girls placed 2nd in the Kings Invitational last Tuesday night. The team worked together to earn their total 118.5 points. Many athletes set personal records as well. Overall, it was a great night to be a Comet! Here are some notable performances: 1st place finishes:
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| 5/3 | Mason Invite (senior night) | 1st | The Mason Girls track & field teams, their families and community came together Friday night at the Mason Rod Russell Invitational for an evening of great competition and a celebration of the senior track and field athletes. The Comet ladies racked up 80 team points to beat Gahanna Lincoln. There were several outstanding performances throughout the night, including an exciting “Angela Bizzarri Mile” with a great field of runners from across the state. The teams will host the GMC Championship this Wednesday and Friday. 1st place finishers: Pole Vault - Haleigh Ecker 2nd place finishers: 100 Hurdles - Alexia Thomas 4x400 - Faith Tang, Lily Hallum, Faith Min, Maddie Ullom 4x800 - Aria Hawkins, Advika Sumit, Emma Kruse, Kiera Doran 3rd place finishers: 4x200 - Jenna Burns, Faith Tang, Nimi Oyelese, Aliyah El-Naggar 800 - Faith Min 4th place finishers: 200 - Jenna Burns Discus - Nadia Steinbicker 4x100 Relay - Alexia Thomas, Regan Morton, Aliyah El-Naggar, Nimi Oyelese The GMC Track and Field Championships will be hosted by Mason on Wednesday, May 8th and Friday, May 10th. Mason girls will be seeking their 11th league title after finishing 2nd to Princeton last season. |
| 5/8 &5/10 | GMC @ Mason | 2nd | The Mason Girls Track & Field team finished runner-up to Lakota East in the GMC Championship on Friday night. The girls gave it their all to try to win Friday, but it wasn’t quite enough. See highlights below: Now on to Districts, to held back on the Mason track, this Wednesday and Friday. Qualifiers from District to Regional: four (4) in each event, boys and girls. Qualifiers from Regional to State: four (4) in each event, boys and girls. |
| 5/15 & 5/17 | District Championships @ Mason | DISTRICT RUNNERUP The Mason girls track & field team finished as runner-up in the Southwest District on Friday night. There were several outstanding performances both days of the event. The top four finishers in each event have qualified to compete at the Regional Championship. See below: 1st place finishers: 4x800 - Lily Hallum, Faith Min, Emma Kruse, Maddie Ullom Pole Vault - Haleigh Eckert 800 - Maddie Ullom 2nd place finishers: 4x400 - Jenna Burns, Faith Min, Lily Hallum, Maddie Ullom 3rd place finishers: 800 - Faith Min 4x100 - Alexia Thomas, Aliyah El-Naggar, Britani Keys,Nimi Oyelese Pole Vault - Anagha Rao 4th place finishers: 100 Hurdles - Alexia Thomas Discus - Nadia Steinbicker Now its on to the OHSAA Regional Championship, Wednesday, May 22 and Friday May 24 at Wayne High School. Qualifiers from Regional to State: four (4) in each event, boys and girls. Mason Girls will be seeking their 11th Regional Title as a team. The OHSAA State Championships will be held May 30 and June 1st at OSU's Jesse Owens Stadium. |
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| 3/17 | @ Dublin Jerome | won | 8-7 | 1-0 | Mason opened their 2019 season on March 17 under new leadership. The Comets got 1st year head coach Jeff Bumiller his first career win and defeated Dublin Jerome 8-7 at Obetz field in Columbus, Ohio. Mason was paced by Senior Xander Wells with 3 goals and 1 assist. Outstanding defense was played all day, backstopped by Junior Sam Lopiccolo with 14 saves in the goal. Junior Carson Block sealed the victory with an end to end transition goal in Overtime. (see stats below) The Comets return to action Saturday Mar. 23 @ 2pm against Olentangy at home.
Xander Wells (3,1) Brendan Malloy (1,1) Chase Flora (1,0) Carson Block (1,0) Michael McCalmont (1,0) Ben Cimini (1,0) Alex Draginoff (0,1) Brendan Ross (0,1) Sam Lopiccolo 14 Saves |
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| 3/23 | Olentangy | won | 16-4 | 2-0 | The Mason Men's Lacrosse team had a great Spring Break of games. On Saturday the team defeated Olentangy High School from Columbus 16-4. The Comets controlled the game from start to finish. Chase Flora led all scorers with 2 goals and 4 assists. Xander Wells tallied 5 goals, while Carson Croy added 2 goals and 3 assists. Brett Wexelblatt and David Roux both scored their 1st career goals and 11 Comets made the score sheet for the game. The Comets were able to control possession thanks to Brendan Malloy and Thomas Garvin combining to go 21 of 24 at the Face Off X. Sam LoPiccolo backstopped an impressive defensive performance with 5 saves. |
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| 3/26 | Lakota West | won | 19-5 | 3-0 | The Comets returned to action on Tuesday night opening GMC action facing the Lakota West Firebirds at home and completed a decisive 19-5 win. Carson Croy led all scorers with 3 goals and 3 assist. 4 other Comets also scored 4 points on the game (Carson Block 4 goals, Ethan Millheim 2 goals, 2 assists, Chase Flora 2 goals, 2 assists, and Xander Wells 3 goals, 1 assist.) The Comets scoring was rounded out by Brendan Malloy 2 goals, Michael McCalmont 1 goal, Charley Sipe 1 goal, and Brett Wexelblatt 1 goal.) The Comets once again dominated the face off X with Brendan Malloy and Thomas Garvin combining to go 21 for 29. Sam LoPiccolo once again was steady in the cage with 5 saves.
The Comets will return to GMC action on Monday April 1st when they travel to Sycamore High School to battle the Aves at 7pm. |
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| 4/1 | @ Sycamore | won | 14-11 | 4-0 | 2-0 | The Comets men's lacrosse team scored two big GMC victories this week. On Monday the Comets traveled to Sycamore to face the Aviators. Mason jumped out to a big lead in the first half 11-4. The Aves made a big comeback in the second half but the Comets were able to hold on and win the game 14-11. Brenden Malloy finished with 5 goals while also going 9 for 16 on faceoffs. Carson Croy finished the game with 2 goals and 3 assists. Xander Wells continued his excellent play with 4 goals and 2 assists. Rounding out the scoring for the Comets Michael McCalmont 1 goal, Brett Wexelblatt 1 goal, Chase Flora 1 goal, and Carson Block with 1 assist. Sam LoPiccolo came up with several big saves finishing with 12 saves. Thomas Garvin went 7 of 13 on faceoffs. . |
| 4/3 | Fairfield | won | 21-2 | 5-0 | 3-0 | On Wednesday the Comets returned home to take on Fairfield. Mason jumped out to an early lead and never looked back defeating Fairfield 21-2. Mason scorers were Ethan Millheim 2 goals, 2 assists, Carson Croy 2 goals, Xander Wells 1 goal, 1 assist, Brenden Malloy 1 goal, Carson Block 2 goals, 1 assist, Brett Wexelblatt 1 goal, Ben Cimini 1 goal, John Huggins 3 assists, Thomas Garvin 2 goals, Chris Barnes 1 goal, Chase Flora 1 goal, David Roux 1 goal, Nate Martin 1 goal, Gabe Brumley 1 goal, Jacob Hudson 2 goals. Brayden Kough was tough in the cage with 5 saves.
The Comets return to action on Saturday April 6th when they travel to Worthington Kilbourne. The JV plays at 3pm and the Varsity begins at 5pm. |
| 4/6 | @ Worthington Kilbourne | lost | 10-7 | 5-1 | 3-0 | The Comets Men's Lacrosse team was unable to overcome a slow start and came up a little short against the Worthington Kilbourne Wolves Saturday night in Columbus, falling 10-7. The boys let an early 2-1 lead turn into a 7-4 halftime deficit. They rallied in the third to make it a 1 goal game at 7-6, and again at 8-7 but were unable to get any closer. The Comets were led by Carson Block with 2 Goals, Alex Draginoff 2 goals, Xander Wells 2 goals, and Brenden Malloy with 1 goal. Malloy also dominated the faceoffs going 17 of 20 at the X. The Comets return to action Monday night at 7:30 pm when the Thunderhawks from Lakota East come to Mason for a GMC contest. |
| 4/8 | Lakota East | won | 10-3 | 6-1 | 4-0 | The Comets Boys LAX team moved to 4-0 in the GMC with a 10-3 victory over Lakota East Monday night at home. Carson Croy led all scorers with 4 goals on the night. Carson Block also chipped in with 2 goals. The scoring was rounded out by Brenden Malloy 1 goal, Nate Martin 1 goal, Michael McCalmont 1 goal, Ethan Millheim 1 goal, Gabe Brumley 1 assist, and Chase Schubert 1 assist. The defense played well all night backstopped by Sam LoPiccolo with 7 saves and Brayden Kough with 1 save. The Comets return to action on Wednesday night when they travel to Oak Hills at 7pm. |
| 4/10 | @ Oak Hills | won | 15-2 | 7-1 | 5-0 | On Wednesday night the Comets men's lacrosse team moved to 7-1 on the season and 5-0 in the GMC with a win over Oak Hills 15-2. Great performances were turned in by Carson Croy (2 goals 4 assists) Xander Wells (4 goals) and Brenden Malloy (3 goals 1 assist). Brenden also won 15 of 16 faceoffs taken and collected 11 ground balls. Also putting up points for the Comets were Ben Cimini (1g) Chase Flora (1a) John Huggins (1a) Nate Martin (2g) Michael McCalmont (1g) Ethan Millheim (2g 1a) and Carson Block (1a). Also in his varsity debut Anthony Balsly went 5 for 5 on faceoffs. |
| 4/11 | @ St. Xavier | lost | 8-4 | 7-2 | 5-0 | The Comets returned to action on Thursday night at.St. Xavier to battle the Bombers. It was a back and forth game, but ultimately the Comets came up short 8-4. A great performance was put forth on the defensive end highlighted by Sam LoPiccolo with 9 saves in the cage and 3 ground balls. Brendan Malloy lead the team in scoring with 3 goals and 5 faceoff wins. Carson Block chipped in with (1g) and Carson Croy and Chase Flora had an assist each.
The Comets take their 7-2 record on the road to Lakota West on Wednesday April 17, a 7pm start. Come out and support the guys in this big GMC contest.
Next up, Mason Boys LAX is at Lakota West on Wednesday, April 17th. |
| 4/17 | @ Lakota West | won | 10-6 | 8-2 | 6-0 | The Comets Men's lacrosse team moved to 8-2 on the season and 6-0 in the GMC Wednesday night with a 10-6 win over Lakota West. The game was back and forth all night with the game tied 5-5 at the half, and 6-6 after 3 quarters. The Comets were able to control possession in the 4th quarter netting four goals to secure the victory. Carson Croy led all Comet scorers with 4 goals, and 3 assists. Xander Well added 3 goals, and 1 goal each from Chase Flora, Carson Block, and Michael McCalmont. Alex Draginoff also chipped in with an assist. Mason was able to control possession by winning 15 of 20 face=offs for the game. Brenden Malloy won 14 draws and scooped up 10 ground balls, while Thomas Garvin was able to with 2 of 4 face-offs. Sam LoPiccolo had 5 saves and the defense was stingy all night. The Comets return to action on Friday April 19, 730 pm at Loveland. Come out and support the team as they battle the Tigers. |
| 4/19 | @ Loveland | won | 16-3 | 9-2 | 6-0 | This past Friday night the Comets Men's lacrosse team battled the cold and the rain to secure a 16-3 non-conference win against the Loveland Tigers. Carson Croy led all scorers with 5 goals and 1 assist. Brenden Malloy had 3 goals and 1 assist, while also going a perfect 13/13 on face-offs. Xander Wells and Carson Block each registered 3 points on the night with 2 goals and 1 assist each. Other scorers for the Comets were Ethan Millheim (1g,1a) Nate Martin (1g) Brett Wexelblatt (1g) John Huggins got his first Varsity goal on the night, and Chase Flora checked in with 1 assist. Stellar defense was played all night, and Sam LoPiccolo finished the game with 6 saves. The Comets (9-2, 6-0) return to GMC action on Wednesday night with a big game against the Aves, from Sycamore. Be sure to come out and support the team; JV plays at 5:30 and Varsity is scheduled to start at 7:30pm. |
| 4/24 | Sycamore | lost | 14-8 | 9-3 | 6-1 | The Mason Men's Lacrosse team was unable to keep their conference winning streak alive Weds. night at home against the Sycamore Aves. Sycamore used a 5 goal 3rd quarter to put the game out of reach, with the final score of 14-8. The Comets got scoring from Carson Croy (2g, 2a) Ben Cimini (1a) Brenden Malloy (1g) Chase Flora (1a) Ryan Peischl (1g) Brendan Ross (1g) Xander Wells (2g) and Brett Wexelblatt (1g). The Comets (9-3, 6-1) return to conference action on Monday (today) when they travel to Fairfield for a 5pm game. |
| 4/29 | @ Fairfield | won | 22-1 | 10-3 | 7-1 | The Comets men's lacrosse team moved to 10-3 on the season and 7-1 in the GMC on Monday night when they defeated the Fairfield Indians 22-1. Fifteen players contributed to the scoring. Blake Aaron (2G), Chris Barnes (1A), Gabe Brumley (2G,1A) Ben Cimini (2G,1A) Carson Croy (4G,2A) Alex Draginoff (1G) Chase Flora (1G,2A) Thomas Garvin (1G,2A) Brenden Malloy (3G) Nate Martin (2G,1A) David Roux (1A) Chase Schubert (1G) Charlie Wade (1G) Xander Wells (2G,3A) and Brett Wexelblatt (1A). Brenden Malloy, Thomas Garvin, and Luke Langefels combined to go 20/26 on face offs. The Comets return to action Wednesday night when they travel to Lakota East to take on the Thunderhawks at 7pm. CLICK HERE...for a great story about Brenden Malloy and Mason Boys LAX by WCPO high school sports journalist Mike Dyer. |
Mason's scheduled game at Lakota East was canceled on Wednesday night and rescheduled for Thursday, May 9th at Mason. Mason's match at Moeller scheduled for Thursday night has been moved to Mason TONIGHT, Friday, May 3rd at a special start time of 8:30 pm. No JV match tonight. Next up for Mason Boys LAX (10-3, 7-1) is their final regular season game at home against Oak Hills on Monday. |
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| 5/3 | Moeller, 8:30 pm | won | 11-10 | 11-3 | 7-1 | On Friday night the Mason Comets Men's Lacrosse team defeated the Moeller Crusaders in front of a large, loud, and supportive home crowd 11-10. It was a back and forth game all night. The game was tied at 4 different times throughout the night with the game winning goal being scored by Xander Wells with only 22 seconds remaining. The Comets were led in scoring on the night by Carson Croy who scored 4 goals, and assisted on 2 others. In addition to the game winner Xander Wells had 2 more goals pushing him to first place on the All-time scoring list in Mason Lacrosse history with 187 goals and assists combined. The Comets scoring was rounded out by Ben Cimini (1g), Alex Draginoff (1G), Chase Flora (2A), Brenden Malloy (1A), Michael McCalmont (1A), Matt Minick (1G), and Brendan Ross (1G,1A). The defense was outstanding all night with some huge stops in the cage by Sam LoPiccolo who finished the game with 10 Saves. The Comets won 15 of 25 face-off with Brenden Malloy winning 14. The win helped the Comets secure the #2 seed in Region 4 for the upcoming state tournament. The team host the winner of the Anderson/Milford contest on Tuesday, May 14th. Gametime is 7:30 pm. Mason will return to action Monday May 6th (TODAY) at home against Oak Hills for Senior night. Twelve seniors, who have been such a large part of the success of this program , will be honored before the game. The ceremony will start around 7pm. Please come out and help us celebrate these great young men. With two GMC battles remaining (Oak Hills and East), Sycamore and Mason remain tied for first, going into the last week of GMC competition.
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| 5/6 | Oak Hills | won | 14-0 | 12-3 | 8-1 | The Comets Men's LAX team won their final 2 GMC games this week to move to 9-1 on the season and grab a share of the GMC conference championship with the Sycamore Aviators. On Monday night the Comets defeated the Highlanders of Oak Hills 14-0. 14 Comets got on the score sheet Blake Aaron 1a, Chris Barnes 1g, Ben Cimini 2g, Carson Croy 1g 1a, Alex Draginoff 1g 1a, Chase Flora 2a, Jacob Hudson 1g, John Huggins 2g, Brenden Malloy 1g 1a, Michael McCalmont 1g, Ethan Millheim 1g, Xander Wells 1g, 2a, Brett Wexelblatt 1g, and Senior Ben Harpen got his 1st goal of the season. |
| 5/9 | Lakota East (makeup) | won | 11-6 | 13-3 | 9-1 | The Comets returned to action on Thursday Night against Lakota East with a share of the 2019 GMC Title on the line. The Comets were able to secure an 11-6 win with 8 players getting on the score sheet. Mason and Sycamore finish the inaugural season of the GMC as league Co-Champions! See game stats below: Chase Flora 2a, Carson Croy 2g 2a, Xander Wells 1a, Brett Wexelblatt 2g, Michael McCalmont 1g, Brenden Malloy 2g, Alex Draginoff 1g, Ethan Millheim 1g, and Blake Aaron 1g. The Comets return to action this weekend when they travel to Columbus on Friday to compete in the Midwest Lacrosse Tournament. They will open play Friday night at 7pm against North Allegheny out of Pittsburgh PA. Mason Boys LAX will begin OHSAA Tourney play on Tuesday, May 14th when they host either Anderson or Milford. The contest will be part of a tourney doubleheader as the girls will play their first postseason contest vs. Little Miami at 5:30 with the boys to follow. |
| 5/10 | Midwest LAX Tourney vs. North Allegheny (PA) |
Over the weekend, Mason Boys LAX participated in the Midwest LAX Tourney. No details have been provided as of this morning. Next up Mason will host Milford in the OHSAA Regional Tourney on Tuesday, May 14th at Mason at 7:30 pm. The winner will advance to the Regional Quarter-Final against either Elder or Kings on Friday, May 17th. Location determined by higher seed. |
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won | 16-4 | 14-3 | 9-1 | The Mason Men's lacrosse team won their 1st round playoff game on Tuesday night against Milford 16-4. The Comets jumped out to a 5-2 first quarter lead and never looked back. Ten Comets got on the score sheet led by Senior Xander Wells who tallied 5 goals and 1 assist. Brenden Malloy also helped establish control for Mason scoring 4 goals, while going 18/20 on face offs, and scoping up 15 ground balls. Carson Croy chipped in with 1 goal and 3 assists, while Chase Flora stepped up with 2 goals and 2 assists. Rounding out the scoring for the Comets, Blake Aaron 1a, Dawson Allen 1g, Jacob Hudson 1g, Luke Langefels 1a, Ethan Millheim 1g, Brendan Ross 1g. The Comets will return to action on Saturday, May 18th when they host Kings HS at 11:00 AM in the 2nd round of the Boys LAX Regional Tourney. |
| 5/18 | Region 4 Quarter final vs. Kings @ Mason 11:00 |
won | 18-9 | 15-3 | 9-1 | The Comets Men's lacrosse team advanced to the Regional Semi-Final match, at the State Boys Lacrosse tournament on Saturday afternoon. Mason defeated the Kings 18-9 to advance! The Comets got off to a slow start, falling behind 2-0 before tallying 11 straight to take control of the game. The Comets were led in scoring by Carson Croy with 6 goals on the day. Michael McCalmont and Brett Wexelblatt went for 3 goals each on the day, while Chase Flora finished with 2g and 1a. Also getting on the score sheet were Ben Cimini 1g, John Huggins 1g, Brenden Malloy 1a, Ethan Millheim 1a, Brendan Ross 1g, and Xander Wells 1g,1a. Brenden Malloy won 16/18 faceoffs and collected 15 gbs, while Thomas Garvin returned from injury winning 8/11 faceoffs and scooping 6 gbs. Sam LoPiccolo was strong, in the cage for the Comets finishing with 6 saves. The Comets return to action in the next round with a rematch with the Moeller Crusaders Tues. May 21st, 7pm at Mason. Please come out Tuesday night and give the Comets a strong home field advantage as they try and advace to the regional final. |
| 5/21 | REGION 4 Semi-Final vs. Moeller @ Mason, 7:00 |
lost | 9-6 | 15-4 | 9-1 | The Mason Boys Lacrosse ended Tuesday night in the Regional 4 Semi-Finals. The Comets fell to Moeller 9-6, thus ending a great 2019 season. No other details provided. Mason shared the inaugural season 2019 GMC Championship with Sycamore and finished with an excellent record of 15-4 (9-1 in the GMC). Congrats to all the players and coaches! |
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| 3/30 | @ Northview (GA) | won | 21-5 | 1-1 | Mason Girls Lacrosse, was right back at it the following morning, March 30th against Northview HS. The Comets with determination in their eyes looked to make a statement and did so in the end winning their first match of the season 21-5. It was Julia Block yet again who uncorked a blistering shot to start the barrage that was unfortunate for the Titans. Lilly Burke found the net followed by a sweet Ellie Lefton to Megan Carroll feed and shot combo. Cate danced and put one home, followed by Ellie to Megan again before the Titans could get one on the board. A two combination from Sydney Minick to Mary Ann Colangelo got it 7-1. Cate tapped another, Mary Ann fed Zoe Krugh then Zoe split the pipes for her second. Megan, Sammy and Cate each stuck one in with freshman Lauren Stone getting in on the act with a sweet feed from Ellie who on the day had a total of 5 assists. Sara magnificent in the goal and outstanding defense from Megan Elko, Amanda Wells, Brighton Ecoffey, Madisen Bangs, Tess Krugh, Riley Brannock and Bri Cobb. And just as it started, Julia Block closed the half with a statement "ankle breaking" split dodge and a wicked high right finish. Comets lead 15-1 at half. Second half starts right were we left off. Cate to Julia. The Titans found a seam and netted a couple before Julia reciprocated a pair of her own. Finishing out Sammy had a nice dish to Cate to get it to 19-5. Erika Eller stepped in for Sara who finished the day 8 saves. Mary Ann continues the scoring and with 4 to play Megan Carroll slides an underhand pass to Lauren Statzer who rattles the net for a 21-5 lead. Erika garners two saves as Mason closes out the 21-5 victory in the Peach State.
Next up for Girls Lacrosse is home town rival Sycamore on Tuesday April 2. JV starts at 6 PM and Varsity goes at 7:30 PM. Come on out and watch some great lacrosse action! |
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| 4/2 | Sycamore | lost | 13-6 | 1-2 | 0-1 | Mason Girls LAX fell to Sycamore on Tuesday night by a score of 13-6. No details available. Next up, the girls visit Fairfield on Thursday. |
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| 4/4 | @ Fairfield | won | 24-5 | 2-2 | 1-1 | Mason Girls lacrosse headed to Fairfield Thursday night for another GMC contest. Out of the gate it was a mismatch of skills, all in the Comets favor taking the victory, 24-5. Every aspect of our game was played well, with our redefend pressure being the coup de grâce. Redefends accounted for 18 steals, wreaking havoc on the Indians transition game and resulting in us capitalizing on nine occasions.
Another offensive milestone was recorded by Cate Millard who netted her 100th career goal in the game. Cate finished the game with 6 goals and 3 assists. Megan Carroll put away 5 and fed 1, Mary Ann Colangelo tacked on 3, Lilly Burke had a pair, Julia Block got her two and added 3 assists. Sophie Hoffman, Lauren Statzer, Lauren Stone, Sydney Minick and Ellie Lefton each added one goal. It was Ellie who went on a feeding frenzy dishing the ball six times throughout the game. Ellie currently is the GMC assist leader by a twofold count.
A BIG shout out to the Mason HS Girls JV Lacrosse Team who continue their winning ways, notching another victory against Fairfield in a dominating shut out. Currently 2-0 in this young season, the JV team is riding an undefeated wave dating back to the 2017 season with a cumulative record of 22-0. High fives and handshakes to a group of talented players, making an impact in Southern Ohio girls lacrosse!!!!
Next up for your Comet Lady Laxers is an away game Tuesday night against Lakota East. |
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| 4/9 | @ Lakota East | won | 16-9 | 3-2 | 2-1 | Mason Girls Lacrosse headed up the road to the Thunderhawks lair on Tuesday. Under a bright setting sun your Comets came out first and never looked back in this aggressive affair garnering the win, 16-9. Ride pressure causing 11 East turnovers, solid Comet defense resulting in 7 saves by Sara Grove, grabbed five take-aways, and picked up 36 ground balls, together was the difference makers in the game.
Team defense led by Megan Elko, Madisen Bangs, Brighton Ecoffey, Amanda Wells, Riley Brannock and Bri Cobb shut down the Thunderhawks. On the offensive side Cate Millard netted a double hat-trick, Kate Cooper got in her 3, Julia Block and Ellie Lefton grabbing a pair apiece and Lilly Burke, Lauren Statzer and Sydney Minick each scoring one. This game was a team win, with tons of grit and hustle from every Comet on the field!
Our JV team remained unbeaten with a solid victory 11-2! The future is bright indeed!
Next up for your MHS Girls Lacrosse team is GIRLS YOUTH LACROSSE NIGHT on Thursday night at home against Oak Hills. Junior Varsity starts at 6:00 PM and Varsity goes off at 7:30 PM. Come out and support us!
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| 4/11 | Oak Hills | won | 26-0 | 4-2 | 3-1 | Girls Lacrosse invited the Oak Hills Highlanders into their house Thursday night for another GMC match up. Out of the gate, your Comets snapped off a ferocious scoring barrage and an equally effective stifling defense. Quickly your lady laxers build a substantial lead and it was over in a blink with your Green and White leading at halftime 17-0. Defense, draw control, ground balls and re-defend pressure was our focus during half #2. With a field full of reserves we played tough but respectful to finish out the game with a final score of 26-0 in this lopsided affair!.
Girls Lacrosse is right back at it, Friday night at Lakota West. JV starts at 5:30 PM and Varsity draws up at 7:00 PM. |
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| 4/12 | @ Lakota West | won | 21-1 | 5-2 | 4-1 | The Girsl LAX team headed to Lakota West Friday night for another GMC tussle. Your home team, rolling a three game winning streak didn't disappoint. Right away the Comets took it to the Firebirds with a flurry of goals. Julia Block got the 1st half rumble started, Sophie Hoffman netted a hat-trick, Julia again, Megan Carroll, Cate Millard, Zoe Krugh to Mary Ann Colangelo, Mary Ann back at Zoe, Lauren Stone, Cate for another and finishing our the first half Lauren Stone for a Comet 12-0 lead. Superior defense by Megan Elko, Madisen Bangs, Brighton Ecoffey, Amanda Wells, Bri Cobb and Riley Brannock kept the heat off. On the rare occasion a shot got through Sara Grove stepped up big to preserve the first half NO-NO.
The 2nd half was much of the same. Relentless pressure, draw circle possession and winning the 50/50 ground balls gave Mason a huge advantage. Shooting the white in the second half was Lilly Burke for two off some sweet feeds from Megan Carroll. Ellie Lefton jumped into the fray with her own then it was Megan Elko with a crushing defensive play and caused turnover bringing it back the other way and Julia nets a free position. Off the draw middies, Bianca Soper and Sophie Neuhaus controlled the ground balls keeping possession in our favor. Quickly it was Lauren Stone again followed by Sammy Connors, Sydney Minick and Mary Ann for a 21-0 lead. West looking to erase that goose egg, mounts a last ditch effort with solid resolve and is able to capitalize on a free position late in the game with Mason Comets winning 21-1.
JUNIOR VARSITY UNBEATEN ALERT- A solid 15-0 win over the Firebirds brings their record to 25-0 over the past three seasons!. Super effort on both squads!
Next up for your Comets is a strange scheduling occurrence were we turn right around and welcome Lakota West back into our house on Tuesday 4/16. JV gets going at 6 PM and Varsity starts at 7:30. Come on out and support your Comet Laxers under a forecasted gorgeous evening! |
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| 4/16 | Lakota West | won | 21-5 | 6-2 | 5-1 | Mason Girls LAX (6-2, 5-1) defeated Lakota West last night 21-5. Details coming.... Next up, the Comets girls travel to Loveland on Thursday. |
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| 4/18 | @ Loveland | lost | 13-8 | 6-3 | 5-1 | Girls lacrosse dropped a tough non-conference game at Loveland last Thursday night 8-13. Behind excellent defensive play, the Comets matched the Tigers with a flurry of back and forth goals. Midway through the first half Mason is stymied for a whole of reasons and allows Loveland to get momentum and rattle off six unanswered goals before halftime. Although your Comets battled back in the aggressive and wild affair, the deficit was too much to overcome in the end. JV continue their unbeaten streak (26-0) by winning a defensive battle over the Tigers, 4-1!
Next up for your MHS Laxers is an away game, Tuesday night at Indian Hill Tomahawk Stadium. JV goes at 5:30 and Varsity draws it up at 7 PM. |
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| 4/23 | @ Indian Hill | won | 19-9 | 7-3 | 5-1 | Girls Lacrosse headed to Braves country Tuesday evening for a non-conference match. Mason gunning for a bounce-back win took the game 19-9. Less than a minute in Cate Millard started the show with her first. Indian Hill grabs the ensuing draw and gets their first. Mason appearing to be shocked by the event, rattles off 8 straight goals supported by stellar defense from Megan Elko, Madisen Bangs, Amanda Wells, and Brighton Ecoffey and the superior goaltending of Sara Grove. The 8-goal game-changing barrage was led by Megan Carroll with 3, Julia Block for two, Cate for another pair and Sydney Minick tacking in one before IH could muster up a good shot. Mason pressure caused a number of turnovers and picked up ground balls taking a 13-3 lead into halftime. |
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| 4/25 | @ Sycamore | lost | 16-11 | 7-4 | 3-2 | Mason Girls Lacrosse lost a tough, physical game against GMC rival Sycamore Aves, 11-16. Under threatening skies your Comets came out hard with two quick goals from Cate Millard and Sydney Minick before the Aves got one on the board. Turning right around Cate got her second to stretch a lead 3-1.Although the threatening skies were holding off, the play on the field was getting aggressive leading to hawkish sideline antics that would draw yellow cards in most other cases. The typical disruption and distraction took a toll and allowed Sycamore to rattle off 7 unanswered goals. Leave it to a couple of Freshmen, Sydney Minick to Lauren Stone, to re-calibrate the Comets attack. Ellie Lefton feeds Cate for her third followed by Julia Block getting two free positions between a couple from the Aves. At halftime your Lady Laxers find themselves down by six.
Comets come out in the 2nd half with a barrage of shots and locked down defense. Goals from Julia, Sydney and two from Lauren Stone claw us back to a 3 goal deficit. Comets can't gain possession on the ensuing draw and the foes drop into an abhorrent stall with whispers from the crowd wondering why high school lacrosse doesn't have a shot clock. Mason stretching out and consuming resources is able to steal the ball and covert on a nice transition culminating with a feed from Cate to Mary Ann Colangelo. Although a huge effort to the final buzzer, your Comets succumb the energy draining stall losing what turns out to be the GMC title match, 11-16. A tough game by all accounts but one that builds character, makes us better and stronger, we live to play another day and anticipate a rematch in the regional tournament.
JV Unbeaten Streak Update! Unfortunately all good things come to an end. MHS GLax JV took one on the chin from Sycamore losing 10-11 and halting their unbeaten streak at 28.
Next up for your Mason Girls Lacrosse is a home game set on Saturday 4/27 against Springboro. JV starts at 11 AM with Varsity drawing it up at 1:00 PM. Come on out and support us!
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| 4/27 | Springboro | won | 21-9 | 8-4 | 5-2 | Mason Girls Lacrosse invited Springboro HS into their house last Saturday. Your Comets showing no rest on the weekend, "brought the house" taking the win 21-9. Smothering defense and outstanding goal keeping held the Panthers to just four first half goals. Your Comets powerful offense and ball control shot the white for 16 at the split with every Varsity player seeing time, to get the girls their 8th win of the season.
This week your Comets Girls Lacrosse Team is rolling a busy four game stretch. Come out and cheer us on, particularly Thursday night while we celebrate SENIOR NIGHT. Game time this week are:
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| 4/29 | @ MND | won | 16-9 | 9-4 | 5-2 | Monday against Mount Notre Dame your Comets knew they were up against a stubborn opponent. Mason struck first and never looked back, winning 16-9, although it wasn't as easy as that sounds. MND with a tenacious redefends gave Mason fits throughout the contest. The Comets pressed onward with grit and determination successfully executing transitions, locking down our defense, ratcheting up our goal tending which enabled us to unleash our canons offensively. In the end Mason stonewalled MND 16-9. Offensive stats: Ellie Lefton (2g, 4a), Lauren Stone (2g, 2a), Cate Millard (3g), Sophie Hoffman (2g), Sophie Neuhaus (2g), Julia Block (1g), Zoe Krugh (1g), , Sydney Minick (1g), Mary Ann Colangelo (1g), Kate Cooper (1g), Lilly Burke (1a). |
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| 4/30 | Fairfield | won | 21-5 | 10-4 | 6-2 | With no rest for the weary, Mason Girls LAX turned right around to welcome the Fairfield Indians on Tuesday night for a GMC contest. Mason once again notched the first goal against the newly established Fairfield team. Your Comets dominated the game for a 21-5 victory. The Comets deep 26 player bench all saw action with twelve players recording scores. Superior defensive play from Megan Elko, Madisen Bangs, Brighton Ecoffey, Amanda Wells, Tess Krugh, Bri Cobb, Riley Brannock and Jenna Harris held Fairfield at bay. Stellar pipe tending from Sara Grove and Erika Eller for a combined 12 saves. Offensively Megan Carroll returning from injury shot the white 4 times, Cate had a hat-trick, Ellie Lefton with 4 dishes and a goal, Lauren Stone with a pair of goals and equal assists, Mary Ann with her two scores and a nice feed, Sophie Hoffman and Claire Davis netting two each, Julia Block with a goal and pair of feeds, Sydney with a goal and assist, Zoe Krugh with her two assists finishing with Bianca Soper, Lauren Statzer and Lilly Burke all netting 1 apiece.
Next up for your Mason Girls Lacrosse team is SENIOR NIGHT on Thursday May 2 with Lakota East coming to town. This is most likely for the number 2 spot in the GMC. JV goes at 5:30 with Varsity drawing it up at 7:30. Come on out and cheer us on while celebrating our 2019 SENIORS!! |
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| 5/2 | Lakota East | won | 19-7 | 11-4 | 7-2 | Senior Night 2019 for your Girls Lacrosse team played out perfectly Thursday evening. Monsoon-like rains earlier in the day cleared out as GMC adversary Lakota East stepped into Comet country. Senior Night festivities celebrating our eight young women finished flawlessly culminating in an excellent team victory 19-7. Mason starting fast got on the board then the adrenaline seemed to wane and East took advantage of the lull and went up 3-1. Undeterred, Mason's relentless pressure on the defense and redefends pounded the Thunderhawks to retake the lead then rattle off 5 unanswered goals for a 9-4 halftime advantage. |
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| 5/4 | Olentangy | won | 13-12 | 12-4 | 7-2 | This past Saturday, Mason Girls Lacrosse won its 12th game of the season against a tough Olentangy team, 13-12. The action packed affair culminated by your Comets coming back from a 3 goal deficit with 8 minutes to win the match.
Solid team defense from Megan Elko, Madisen Bangs, Brighton Ecoffey, Amanda Wells, Tess Krugh and Riley Brannock backed up by superb goaltending from Sara Grove, kept the heat on the Braves all game long. When it came down to crunch time, it was the impact plays in the last 8 minutes that brought momentum to the Comets side.
Offensively through 42 minutes of play Mason girls shot the white 9 times with goals from Kate Cooper, Sydney Minick, Julia Block with two and Cate Millard getting a fistful but your Comets still found themselves down by three.
With 8 minutes remaining Lauren Statzer grabbed the ensuing draw, drove it down and dishes it off to Lauren Stone who hammered it home. Next two draws it was Sophie Neuhaus stepping up big with perfect directing of the ball to Sydney. On the first Syd spots Julia and right back for a nice give and go, The second Neuhaus herself gets the ball back, draws a free position and nets her goal to tie up the game at 12 with 2 minutes to go.
The Braves get the next draw, work it down, but Mason defense holds firm, then it is Sara Grove who steps up with a HUGE save at point blank and calmly makes the clear down field. 90 seconds to go Olentangy is pressuring, Mason loses the ball and on transition Riley Brannock darts out of no where to intercept one of their forward passes, then pushes it up-field for the offense to take over. Methodically the Comets control the ball when it's Ellie Lefton, GMC assist leader, finding Cate Millard in the middle who gets it in the cage for a 13-12 lead with 1:36 to go. Braves get the draw and once again Mason defense stands like a barricade, Olentangy manages to get off a shot and again Sara is there. Mason grinds out the clock for a superior character building victory.
Next up for Girls Lacrosse is a an away game at Oak Hills on Tuesday. JV goes at 5:30 and Varsity draws it up at 7.
Mason Girls LAX is the #3 seed in the upcoming postseason and will host Little Miami in the first round of the Region 4 Tourney. First round game will be Tuesday, May 14th as part of LAX tourney doubleheader with the Mason Boys. |
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| 5/7 | @ Oak Hills | won | 23-3 | 13-4 | 8-2 | Girls Lacrosse took down Oak Hills HS, 23-3 in the final game of the inaugural GMC Lacrosse season finishing 8-2 for a solid 2nd place in conference standings. Oak Hills, a new program was outmatched at every position and at the half it was your Comets with a commanding 16-2 lead. Mason swinging 10 players up for the 2nd half, methodically worked the ball in different situations garnering scores only after precision movement. In the end 13 different players shot the white in this lopsided encounter; (Cate MIllard-1g/1a, Lilly Burke-3a, Ellie Lefton-1g/4a, Sophie Neuhaus-3g/6 Draws, Julia Block-1g, Megan Carroll-3g, Lauren Statzer-2g/1a, Zoe Krugh-1g/1a, Lauren Stone-2g/2a, Sydney Minick-3g/1a, Mary Ann Colangelo-3g, Kate Cooper-1g, Ashlyn Lockhart-1g, Elle Cimini-1a, Lauren Sheedy-1a and Claire Davis-1g/1a)!
Mason GLax JV team took there record to 14-1 rolling past Oak Hills with a dominating 20-0 victory!
Next up for Girls Lacrosse is an away contest against Summit CDS on Thursday. JV starts at 5:00 PM and Varsity draws it up at 6:30 PM. |
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| 5/9 | @ Summit Country Day | CANCELLED...NO MAKEUP Mason Girls LAX final regular season match at Summit Country Day was cancelled by the Summit Athletic Department. There will be no reschedule. Girls LAX next game is OHSAA Tournament on Tuesday, May 14th against Little Miami in a tourney doubleheader with the Mason Boys LAX team. Game start for the ladies is 5:30 PM. |
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| 5/11 | JV vs. Columbus Academy and Upper Arlington | Mason Girls Lacrosse Junior Varsity team finished up their 2019 campaign on Saturday taking on Columbus Academy and state powerhouse, Upper Arlington in the "Arch City". Continuing their season long dominance all across the state, these impressive young women took both games in solid fashion 16-4 and 10-5 respectively. Finishing the season 16-1 with 262 goals for and a stellar 52 goals against. In spite of having their 28 game winning streak over three seasons snapped, this gritty bunch turned right around and started yet another winning streak to finish the last eight games w/o a loss. Over four seasons Mason Junior Varsity GLax has amassed a record of 59-8-1.
2019 Team Members are: Allyssa Dilley, Anna Huang, Anna Wilson, Ashlyn Lockhart, Brooke Paciolla, Claire Bauer, Claire Davis, Elle Cimini, Emily Heo, Emily Miller, Erika Eller, Jacie Bowen, Jenna Harris, Julia LaSala, Katie Bangs, Lauren Sheedy, Livy Ohler, Mackenzie McWhorter, Sophia Orlando, and Sophia Spalla.
The success this JV team saw throughout the season was definitely a team effort as every member contributed in so many areas yet here are a few 2019 season statistical shout outs:
Emily Miller (58g, 7a, 65 pts)
Claire Davis (55g, 20a, 75 pts)
Livy Ohler (15 caused turnovers, 28 ground balls)
Lauren Sheedy (63 draw controls)
Erika Eller (68% save percentage, 3.6 goals against average)
Congratulations to the MHS Girls Lacrosse Junior Varsity team for such a superior season. The future is looking very bright for MHS Girls Lacrosse.
Next Up for Mason HS Girls Lacrosse is the first round of OHSAA Tournament, tomorrow at home against Little Miami. First draw starts at 5:30 PM. Come on out and cheer us onto victory!
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| 5/14 | REGION 4 TOURNEY vs. Little Miami @ Mason 5:30 pm |
won | 25-2 | 14-4 | 8-2 | Mason Girls Lacrosse (14-4) takes down Little Miami 25-2 Tuesday night in the first round of the OHSAA Tournament. Mason seeded #3 in the region shot lights out with 12 players scoring goals against the #17 seeded team. The Comets controlled every aspect of the game and kept the clock running onto victory.
Next UP is round #2 of the tournament, a home game against Anderson HS on Thursday, May 16, game-time TBA. Come on out and support us! |
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| 5/17 | Region 4 Tourney vs. Anderson
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won | 18-6 | 15-4 | 8-2 | Mason Girls Tennis continued their tourney journey on Thursday night at home vs. Anderson. The Comets defeated the Redskins 18-6 to advance. More details coming. Next up, Mason Girls LAX (15-4), will advance to the Regional Semi-Final game and will play Loveland on Monday, May 20th at Loveland, gametime 6:30 pm. |
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| 5/20 | Regional Semi-Final vs. Loveland @ Loveland, 6:30 |
won | 15-13 | 16-4 | 8-2 | The Mason Girls Lacrosse Team takes down Loveland, 15-13 on Monday, advancing to the region finals. Mason coming into the game had lost to the Tigers previously in the regular season, with an underwhelming game performance. Tournament time is indeed the "second season" and your Comets brought a high level of confidence, grit, force and sideline energy. The aggressive battle was back and forth through the first half with Mason garnering a 9-8 lead.
Second half rolls out the same high intensity action from both teams. The Comets rise to the occasion and stretch the lead with accurate shooting, timely pick ups of the ground balls, superior goal tending and smothering defense. The Mason girls (19-4) reached down and brought another level keeping their tourney run alive to play Sycamore, next Thursday, 7:00 pm at Lakota West. The winner advances to the State Final Four. Mason fell to Sycamore 16-11 and 13-6 in the regular season. GO COMETS! |
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| 5/23 | REGIONAL FINAL vs. Sycamore @ West 7:00 |
lost | 15-7 | 16-5 | 8-2 | Mason Girls Lacrosse fell to Sycamore in the Regional Final on Thursday night by a score of 15-7. The loss ends a tremendous season for the Comet ladies. Mason finishes with a record of 16-5 overall and 8-2 (2nd) in the GMC. More details to come....
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