| MASON FALL TEAMS WIN TITLES AND ADVANCEMENT IN THE POST-SEASON(read ALL the details below)
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|  | BOYS CROSS COUNTRY REGIONAL CHAMPS
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|  | GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY REGIONAL RUNNER-UP
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|  | BOYS SOCCER DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!
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|  | GIRLS SOCCER DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!
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|  | GIRLS VOLLEYBALL DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!
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| MASON FALL SPORTS UPDATEMonday, October 28, 2024Published 3x per week by Mason Sports Information Director Dan Hilen
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COLLEGE SPORTS PARENT/ATHLETE COMPLIANCE MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
For anyone interested in playing college sports, Trevor Wright, Senior Director of Compliance, from the University of Cincinnati Athletics Compliance office will be at Mason on Wednesday night, November 20 for a Parent/Athlete meeting at 7:00pm in the High School Harvard Room. This presentation will be covering New Rules for the 25-26 school year, NCAA Recruiting, Initial Eligibility requirements for prospective student-athletes, National Letters of Intent, & Financial Aid.
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BOYS XC WINS 9TH REGIONAL TITLE
ON TO STATE SATURDAY!
The Mason Boys Cross Country Team earned a berth in the state championships by winning an extremely competitive regional title on Saturday.
For Mason Boy's XC this was their 9th Regional Title as the Comets defended their 2023 championship.
Running along the Great Miami River and on the levee at Troy, Ohio, the Comets turned the table on Little Miami from the week before, taking down the Panthers and the rest of the field by a scant 5 points, 83 to 88. This was the most competitive regional championship in recent memory as all five qualifying teams finished within 18 points of each other.
As he has all season, Junior Caden Winship led the way for the Comets with a scintillating 6th-place finish. He was followed by Senior Jason Xu in 15th place and Junior Luke Berkebile in 18th place. Sophomore Eligh Amshoff ran his best race of the season to finish in 23rd place. Senior Max Greco rounded out the scoring for the Comets with a fine 28th place. Sophomore Paras Yadav and Senior Will Buckalew rounded out the scoring for the Comets.
Mason will compete in its 18th consecutive state championship next Saturday at Fortress Obetz in Obetz, Ohio.
The Comets have won state titles in 2022, 2021, 2014, and 2008. Mason Boys were state runner-up in 2023.
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GIRLS XC REGIONAL RUNNER-UP!
ON TO STATE THIS SATURDAY!
This past Saturday the Girl's XC team laced up for the regional meet in Troy Ohio and it was a close one. The team to beat was Lakota West, and Milford with Talawanda looked tough. The Comets weathered some storms with injuries this week but persevered and were strong.
The girls put up a good fight for first, but Talwanda ran lights out, and somehow got by us in the last mile. We were able to take down West and Milford, but the Braves just had a perfect day and it was hard to answer.
This marks Mason Girl's first 2nd place trophy in many years, and our 12th time on the regional podium overall. The Comets have qualified for state 20 times in the past 21 years.
The race got out hot as it always does, and the girls were up for the challenge. Efa led the way with a 5th place overall finish, with Addi and Atalia not too far behind in 9th and 10th respectively.
The race for the trophy came in later with the Mason girls going toe-to-toe with West, Talawanda, and Milford for those last few scoring slots.
Next up for the Comets with a great performance was Eva Mathur, the freshman, who ran great after a long week on the shelf. Auna Koro.... as we call her, was solid after a 2-week hiatus, filling in the 5 spot. After Auna crossed the line, Emily and Tessa did their part for the team and helped secure the runner-up trophy.
The girls are running well, and look poised to be in the mix at the state meet next week at Fortress Obetz.
The Comets were State Champions in 2022, 2013, and 2012. Mason Girls were 3rd at the state meet in 2023.
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MASON FB DRAWS ELDER IN THE PLAYOFFS
COMETS AT THE "PIT" THIS FRIDAY
Mason Football's regular season came to a close on Friday with a 41-0 loss at the hands of visiting Lakota West. The Comets fell behind early but the defense stiffened in the last two quarters holding the Firebirds to a lone TD. Mason (5-5, 5-4) will look to the "second season" to get back on track.
The top eight seeds in each region will serve as hosts for the first-round games. For the third consecutive season, the top 16 schools in each region qualified for the postseason, giving playoff berths to 448 schools.
Mason, the #10th seed, 1st round opponent will be Elder (#7) on Friday, Nov. 1st, at 7:00 PM at the Pit. The Panthers (8-2) lost to Lasalle last Friday night 35-24.
The winner of that game will advance to play either Lakota West or Walnut Hills on Friday, Nov. 8th at a location TBA.
Tickets: Tickets for all playoff games will be available on Monday at www.ohsaa.org/tickets. Details on state championship game tickets are posted at: https://www.ohsaa.org/news-media/articles/ohsaa-announces-football-state-championships-schedule-and-tickets
Mason Football is playoff-bound for the 10th consecutive season. Last year the Comets advanced to the Regional Semi-Finals for the 2nd year in a row and hope to make another deep run in 2024. Tournament draws will be announced on Sunday, 10/27.
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BOYS GOLF SEASON HAS CONCLUDED
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GIRLS GOLF SEASON HAS CONCLUDED
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BOYS SOCCER WINS 11th DISTRICT TITLE!
SWEET 16 FOR THE COMETS!
BATTLE OF THE UNBEATEN ON WEDNESDAY IN THE REGIONAL SEMI-FINALS
Mason Boy's Soccer Captured their 11th overall District Championship on Saturday. The Comets dominated the field defeating Walnut Hills 4-1. The title was the Mason program's 4th in the past 5 years.
Junior Marcos Neto netted two of the Comet's goals with others added by Juniors Dylan Chang and Grady Krueger.
Mason continues its undefeated 2024 season next Wednesday against another unbeaten team. The Comets and Beavercreek (15-0-4) will face each other in the Regional Semi-Finals on Oct. 30th, 7:00 at Miamisburg. Beavercreek was able to hold off Lakota East in the final seconds of their District title game to advance.
The winner of Wednesday's match will play on Saturday, Nov. 2nd, at noon for a Regional Title and state berth vs the Moeller/St. Xavier outcome at Centerville HS.
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GIRLS SOCCER VS LEBANON TUESDAY
SWEET 16 AND REGIONAL SEMI-FINALS FOR THE COMETS
The Comets (13-4-2) move on to the Regional Semi-Finals where they will play Lebanon on Tuesday, Oct. 29th at 7:00 pm at Princeton HS. The Warriors (#3 seed) defeated #2 seed Centerville 2-1 to punch their ticket to the next round vs Mason.
Tuesday's winner will play for a Final Four state berth on Nov. 2nd versus either Oak Hills or Seton at the Regional Final at Lakota East (noon).
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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL WINS 4TH DISTRICT TITLE!SWEET 16 WEDNESDAY FOR THE COMETS!
The Comet Girls Volleyball program claimed its first Southwest District Championship since 2017 on Saturday at Vandalia HS!
Mason swept Beavercreek 3-0 (25-14, 25-18, 25-8) to achieve the program's 4th District Title and move on to the State Sweet 16!
Emma Caddell finished with 6 aces and 20 assists. Addy Bianchini had 9 kills, 8 digs, and 12 assists. Addy Nutley led the team with 2 blocks and was efficient on offense with 8 kills in 12 attempts.
Mason (18-6) moves on this week to the Regional Semi-Final against #3 Milford who defeated Oak Hills to advance. The Sweet 16 Regional Semi-Final is set for Wednesday, 7:30 at Lakota West, 7:30 pm.
The winner will play either Fairfield or Seton for a Regional Title and State Berth on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 2:00 at Lakota West.
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2024 FOOTBALL CHEERLEADING
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MASON FALL CHEERLEADERS
Our Mason Cheerleaders are ready to cheer on the Comets during the 2024 Fall Season. Thank you to these outstanding ladies for all their encouragement and spirit!
Chloe Smith,Emma Pierson,Libby Pullen,Madi Kirklin,Maya Stevens,Ally Kinross,Ella Stone,Isabella White,Jayci Kraft,Luci Smith,Ava Engen,Abby Conyers,Norah McDonald,Carrie Patrick,Brianna Hermansen,Gabby Sell,Arielle Pope.
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| IMPORTANT EVENT TICKETING INFORMATION
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