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Mason Girls Basketball Wins Fifth Consecutive League Title

Mason Comets GMC Champions 2024-25

**picture courtesy of Mason Sports Radio

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRON DAN HILEN, MASON SID
Monday, February 10, 2025

Mason Girls Basketball Captures 2024-25 GMC Championship

The Mason Comets Girls Basketball Team has once again asserted its dominance, clinching the 2024-25 Greater Miami Conference (GMC) Championship with a perfect 16-0 league record. The Comets sealed their title run on Saturday, February 8th, with a commanding 52-36 victory over Lakota West at home.

This marks Mason’s fifth consecutive GMC title and eighth overall, further cementing the program’s place among Ohio’s elite. The Comets also achieved the rare feat of an undefeated conference season, running the table in the GMC for the second time in program history—the first coming in the 2020-21 Covid season (14-0).

Mason set the tone early against Lakota West, surging to a 21-8 first-quarter lead before heading into halftime with a 36-19 advantage. The Comets' balanced attack was led by Anna Habra, who posted a game-high 14 points, while Addy Gillman contributed 12 points to the win.

Mason Girls Basketball Legacy

2000 State Champions, 4x State Runner-Ups, 5x Regional Champions, 17x District Champions
8x GMC Champions, 13x FAVC Champions

Under the leadership of Head Coach Gideon Dudgeon, Mason continues to uphold its tradition of excellence. With the postseason ahead, the Comets have their sights set on a deep tournament run and a chance to add to their storied legacy.

Congratulations to the Comets on another historic season!

 

GMC Wrestling Championships Set For Saturday, February 15th

The Greater Miami Conference is holding the conference wrestling championships at Middletown High School Saturday, February 15th. Defending champions are teh Mason Comets.

2023 Team Results

Time frame for the day:

  • Doors open for spectators at 9:00 AM
  • Wrestling will be continuous with a small break between conso semis and finals.
  • Finals will begin approximately 30 minutes after conso semis.  Gym will not be cleared.

Ticket Prices:

Adult/Student: $10 All Day Pass

On-line ticket purchases available: GMC Wrestling Championship Tickets

Mason Sweeps Boys and Girls GMC Swimming and Diving Championships

Press Release by Mason SID Dan Hilen:

MASON GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING CLAIMS 18TH STRAIGHT GMC CHAMPIONSHIP

The Mason Girls Swimming & Diving Team continued its reign of dominance in the Greater Miami Conference, securing their 18th consecutive GMC Championship on Saturday. Since joining the conference in the 1997-98 season, the Comets have never relinquished the title, further solidifying their place as the premier program in the league.

Mason finished with an impressive 613 team points, comfortably ahead of runner-up Sycamore, who scored 479 points.

Several standout performances helped lead the Comets to victory, including multiple individual champions:

Bella Teply (Junior) – Won the 50 Freestyle and 500 Freestyle

Dana Fairbanks (Junior) – Took first place in the 100 Backstroke

Isabella Giraldo (Junior) – Crowned GMC Diver of the Year for the second consecutive season with a score of 255.35, edging out teammate Corrine Hartman (227.95)

One of the biggest highlights of the meet came in the Girls 200 Freestyle Relay, where Mason’s team of Bella Teply, Lucy Rhoten, Chloe Wall, and Dana Fairbanks set a new GMC record, breaking the previous mark that Mason had previously held.

With the conference title secured, the Comets now turn their focus to the OHSAA postseason, where they will look to add to their historic legacy.

Mason Girls Swim/Dive Team GMC Champions

(Photo compliments of Mason Athletic Department)

MASON BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING WINS 9TH STRAIGHT GMC TITLE

The Mason Boys Swimming & Diving Team continued its championship legacy on Saturday, capturing their 9th consecutive Greater Miami Conference (GMC) title and 13th overall since joining the league in the 1997-98 season. The Comets delivered a dominant performance, finishing more than 200 points ahead of runner-up Sycamore.

Mason showcased its depth and talent in both individual and relay events, claiming two individual titles and two relay victories in front of a home crowd at the Mason pool.

Individual Champions:

Austin Zhong (Sophomore) – 200 Freestyle Champion

Jake Xu (Freshman) – 500 Freestyle Champion

Relay Champions:

200 Medley Relay – Robbie Wall, Ethan Tu, Liam Clark, Yassin Ghobril

200 Freestyle Relay – Aidan Jansen, Noah Kirk, Yassin Ghobril, Mulenga Cole

With the conference title secured, the Comets now shift their focus to the OHSAA postseason, aiming to extend their dominance at the sectional, district, and state levels.

Diving Sectionals – Wednesday & Thursday at West Clermont

Swimming Sectionals – Friday & Saturday at Mason High School

Mason Boys Swim/Dive Team GMC Champions

 

DICK'S Sporting Goods Appreciates GMC Swim Coaches of the Year

DICK'S Sporting Goods values the commitment and dedication of coaches in all sports. The conclusion of the Greater Miami Conference Swim and Diving Championships provides the perfect occasion to publicly recognize a "job well done" in working with young athletes in the aquatic setting. The Greater Miami Conference boasts some of the finest coaches in Ohio, and being selected to represent this group as a "Coach of the Year" is a genuine honor. The "Coach of the Year" award is especially meaningful because it is based on a vote by fellow head coaches. One of the greatest honors a coach can achieve is the recognition and respect of their peers.

On the boys' side of the pool, "Coach of the Year" honors were bestowed upon Lakota East's Dennis Beck. His program leadership has stood the test of time, as he guided his 2025 contingent to a solid third-place finish with an impressive 372-point total. This marks Coach Beck's sixth boys' "COY" award in the past 20 years. He has also been equally honored as a girls' "COY" on 10 occasions over the same period.

Head Coach Dennis Beck  -  Lakota East   Boys Swimming "Coach of the Year"

(Photo compliments of Mason Athletic Department)

Based on a strong 380-point, second-place finish in the championships, Sycamore's Dan Carl was selected by his fellow head coaches as the Girls’ Swimming "Coach of the Year." Dan's dedication and commitment over the years have produced consistently top-notch results in the GMC Championships, as well as many swimmers of national acclaim. This Girls' "COY" honor is Coach Carl's third such recognition, while he has also been honored as the Boys' "COY" on six occasions.

Head Coach Dan Carl  -  Sycamore  Girls Swimming "Coach of the Year"

(Photo compliments of Mason Athletic Department)

DICK'S Sporting Goods Applauds GMC Swimming Standouts

DICK'S Sporting Goods takes great pride in honoring the Greater Miami Conference standouts from the 2025 GMC Championship meet. Earning the Girls Swimming "Athlete of the Year" title, Sycamore senior Addie Robillard set the lanes on fire with two conference records. She won the 200-yard IM with a time of 2:02.78, followed by another outstanding performance in the 100-yard breaststroke, setting a GMC record with a time of 1:02.18. Addie continued her phenomenal performances by anchoring the first-place 400-yard freestyle relay and contributing to a strong second-place finish in the 200-yard medley relay.

Addie Robillard - Sycamore  Girls Swimming  "Athlete of the Year"

(Photo compliments of Mason Athletic Department)

On the boys' side of the pool, Fairfield sophomore Michael Metz emerged onto the GMC scene as a future force to be reckoned with. Arguably, GMC swimming features some of the best competition in the state, and Michael came out of the GMC meet with two decisive victories—one in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 48.51 and another in the 100-yard backstroke finishing with a time of 51.97. He also contributed to his Indian teammates' efforts in the 200-yard medley relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay.

Michael Metz - Fairfield    Boys Swimming  "Athlete of the Year"

(Photo compliments of Mason Athletic Department)