FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10, 2025
MASON GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD EARNS STATE PODIUM FINISH, WINS RELAY TITLE
Comets place 3rd in Division I Championship; boys team posts standout performances
COLUMBUS, OH — The Mason Girls’ Track & Field team capped off a stellar 2025 campaign with an impressive 3rd place overall finish at the OHSAA Division I State Championship this past weekend at The Ohio State University. The Comets were powered by a series of strong individual and relay efforts, highlighted by a state title in the 4x400 relay and a runner-up finish in the shot put.
The girls advanced multiple athletes through Friday’s prelims and delivered a string of finals performances that showcased both talent and determination. The weekend was headlined by:
STATE CHAMPIONS – Girls 4x400 Relay:
Tori Killens, Parker Evans, Atalia Hawkins, and Elizabeth Resig brought the crowd to its feet Saturday evening, capturing gold in a dramatic, school-record-setting victory.
STATE RUNNER-UP – Girls Shot Put:
Senior standout Austin White improved on her 3rd-place finish from 2024, launching her way to a silver medal and second-best mark in Ohio.
3rd Place – Girls 100m & 200m Dashes:
Speedster Azarae Hawkins earned bronze in both sprint events, securing crucial points for the Comets.
Other top performances included:
4th Place:
Girls 100m Hurdles – Lily Eagleston
Girls 300m Hurdles – Lily Eagleston
5th Place:
Girls 400 – Tori Killens
Girls 4x100 Relay – Nora Moore, Eden Orr, Taylor Birdsong, Azarae Hawkins
Boys High Jump – Braxton Moore
7th Place:
Girls 4x200 Relay – Nora Moore, Eden Orr, Tori Killens, Taylor Birdsong
Also representing Mason at the State Meet:
Girls 400 – Elizabeth Resig (10th)
Boys Discus – Temi Adesanya (12th)
Boys 400 – Jamien Martin (13th)
Boys 4x200 Relay – Destry Austin, Ronit Raj, Brandon Birdsong, Jamien Martin (13th)
Boys Shot Put – Joy Corcoran (15th)
Girls 4x800 Relay – Addison Stephens, Eva Mathur, Auna Korostyshevsky, Atalia Hawkins (18th)
The Comets’ performance was the result of total team effort, reflecting months of hard work, resilience, and determination across both the girls’ and boys’ squads. With multiple underclassmen making an impact, the future of Mason Track & Field remains bright.
