2016-17 Winter Sports Update
Monday, March 13, 2017

Published 3x per week by Mason SID Dan Hillen

BOYS BASKETBALL

BOYS WIN FIRST DIVISION 1 DISTRICT TITLE!

ADVANCE TO SWEET 16!

The Mason Boys Basketball team advanced in the post season on Saturday, winning the programs first Division 1 District Championship. The Comets held off the Centerville Elks 44-38 at Dayton's UD Arena to achieve their first District Title since winning a D2 championship 24 years ago.

Centerville got the early jump in the game with Mason finding it necessary to call an early timeout down 7-2 midway through the first quarter. Eddie Puisis then scored five of Mason's next six points and the Comets held a first quarter 8-7 lead.

Centerville shot a blistering 6-of-8 from the field in the second quarter to lead at half 23-21. However, Puisis and the Comets scored the first two baskets of the second half to regain the lead. From there, the Elks would get within a point but the Comets were able to slowly widen the gap. A second Puisis three-pointer put Mason up 39-33 with a little over four minutes to go. The Comets would lead by eight late in the game to hold off any Elk come-back attempt.

A key part of the game was turnovers with Mason forcing Centerville into a dozen that turned into 18 points. The Comets, who may be longer than many teams realize, won the battle of the boards 27-23.

Puisis finished with 21 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the field. Tanner Knue had 6 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Noah Pedelty made a huge block of an Elk shot in the final minutes and scored 6 points. Matt King scored 6 and rebounded 6.

Mason (21-2) will get a shot at #1 ranked, and undefeated Moeller (25-0) in the SWEET SIXTEEN. The Comets and the Crusaders will meet for a chance to advance to state, this coming Wednesday, 6:15, at Wright State's Nutter Center. Moeller defeated Walnut Hills 57-44 to advance. The winner will meet either LaSalle or Springfield on Friday, March 17th back at Wright State for the Regional Final.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

MASON GIRLS REGIONAL RUNNER UP

Mason girls basketball ended another tremendous season too soon on Saturday at the Regional Championship at Trent Arena. The Comets were striving to make it consecutive trips to the State Final Four, but were stopped by a determined Mount Notre Dame team. Final score 41-35. Mason, which led most of the contest, struggled in the final minutes, while MND executed down the stretch to steal the win and advance.

Mount Notre Dame trailed 8-1, after not registering a field goal until almost two minutes remained in the opening quarter. A 5-0 run trimmed their deficit to two at the end of the period.

The Cougars tied the score at 10-10 with under five minutes left until halftime, but after the two teams traded baskets, Mason went on a 5-0 run of their own, claiming a 17-12 lead at the half.

In the beginning of the second half, Mason extended their lead to eight after a three-pointer from sophomore forward Sammie Puisis, but the teams stayed even in the quarter as Mason led 22-17 headed into the fourth. Puisis finished with 8 points and Anna Brinkman added 10 and a double-double with 12 rebounds.

After Mount Notre Dame cut their deficit to three in the opening minute of the fourth quarter, the Comets went on a 7-2 run and grabbed another eight-point lead with less than five minutes remaining.

However, Mount Notre Dame refused to back down. The Cougars went on an 8-0 run, tying the score at 29 points, and then claimed their first lead of the game with just more than two minutes left at 34-33. Mason only scored once more the remainder of the game, and Mount Notre Dame clinched the 41-35 win ending a great season for the Comets (23-4 overall, 15-1 GMC.

The 2016-17 GMC (co-champs), Sectional, District and Regional Runner-up Comets will return a bevy of experienced and talented players next season.

POST SEASON HONORS FOR MASON GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYERS

Sammie Puisis was named the GMC Girls Basketball Player of the Year. Senior

Samari Mowbray earned the GMC Defensive Player of the Year.

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BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING

BOYS SWIMMING/DIVING SEASON HAS ENDED

The BOYS swimming and diving season has completed. Click below for a complete recap of their 2016-17 season.

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GIRLS SWIMMING AND DIVING

GIRLS SWIMMING/DIVING SEASON HAS ENDED

The GIRLS swimming and diving season has completed. Click below for a complete recap of their 2016-17 season.

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WRESTLING

DONATHAN ENDS PERFECT SEASON WITH A STATE TITLE!

Zack Donathan etched his name into Mason Wrestling history this past weekend winning the 132 lb Division 1 State Title in Columbus, Ohio! In a dominating performance, Zack defeated Allan Hart, of Lakewood Saint Edwards, 7-4 in the Championship match.

His tournament road to the Championship:

Defeated Demetrious Monroe (Hilliard Davidson) 22-4

Quarterfinal defeated Marco Regalbuto (Brecksville) 5-1

Semifinal defeated Luke Baughman (Wadsworth) 5-1

Final defeated Allan Hart (St. Edwards) 7-4

Zack completed his season with a pefect 52-0 record. On his path to Columbus, he won the nationally prestigious Walsh Jesuit Ironman and Al Dvorak Tournaments, in addition to earning GMC, Sectional and District titles. He has also been named the 2017 GMC Wrestler of the Year.

The senior standout now joins an elite group of four Mason alumni who have won state championships:

State Champion - Zachary Marshall (275 lbs, 2005)

State Champion - Josh Kline (285 lbs, 2008)

State Champion - Robert Shepherd (135 lbs, 2009)

State Champion - Zach Donathan (132 lbs, 2017)

CONGRATULATIONS ZACK!

WE ARE COMET PROUD OF YOU!

To view highlights of Donathan's state match CLICK HERE.

MORE NEWS FROM STATE!

Jaimen Hood was the 126 lb Division 1 State Runner-Up! Hood pulled an upset in the semifinal match knocking off Tournament favorite Matt Kazimir (St. Edwards) in overtime 6-4. He then lost in the final 0-4, finishing as the State Runner-up. Jaimen finishes his season with a record 47-4.

Also Placing:

Jack Stein 160 lbs, placed 8th, ending his season with a 48-10 record.

Zaid Hamdan 285 lbs, placed 8th, finishing with a record of 47-10.

Mason scored 57 team points, finishing a school best 7th place overall, and ahead of local rivals Cincinnati Elder - 56 pts & Cincinnati Lasalle - 53.5 pts. The Comets sent a record number of 8 qualifiers to this years State Tourney.

For complete bracket results and scores, please access the link provided below to Baumspage:

(Baumspage Division I Bracket / Results 2017)

HATS OFF TO FIRST-YEAR HEAD COACH RYAN ROOT WHO RECEIVED THE GMC COACH OF THE YEAR HONOR.

Along with Donathan, Pacey Najduska (106), Colin Schuster (120), Sam Glassco (126), Chris Donathan (138) all earned 1st Team All-GMC recognition.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE MASON WRESTLERS AND COACHES ON A SEASON TO REMEMBER!

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GIRLS BOWLING

GIRLS BOWLING SEASON HAS ENDED

The Mason Girls Bowling season has ended. Click below for a complete recap of this years results.

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BOYS BOWLING

NEAL FINISHES SEASON AT STATE!

David Neal finished his season on Saturday, where most other bowlers dream...at the State Tournament in Columbus this past Saturday. David bowled performed well among a very tough and talented fied.

Congratulations to him and all the Mason boys on a GREAT season!

BOYS BOWLING EARNS POST SEASON ACCOLADES!!

Mason junior Evan Haas was named the GMC Boys Bowler of the Year!

Head Coach Joe Riestenberg received the prestigious GMC Boys Coach of the Year.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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COMPETITION CHEER

COMPETITION CHEERLEADING SEASON HAS ENDED

The Mason Competitive Cheer team has finished their 2016-17 season. Click below for a recap of their results.

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FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT THIS SEASON!

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2016-17 Winter Sports Update Monday, March 13, 2017

DONATHAN ENDS PERFECT SEASON WITH A STATE TITLE!

GIRLS BOWLING SEASON HAS ENDED

NEAL FINISHES SEASON AT STATE!

COMPETITION CHEERLEADING SEASON HAS ENDED

THANK YOU 2016-17 CHEERLEADERS

2016-17 Winter Sports Update
Monday, March 13, 2017