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Girls soccer has also had a successful season, often beating district opponents by massive margins. So far this season, we have grown so much closer as a team and bonded in a way that really makes us play better together on the field. Every game we continually develop and learn from our mistakes and I am so excited to see how the rest of the season goes,” said senior and girls soccer captain Jane Fiegel. (Photo courtesy of Arthur Binkowski)

An overview on Meridian’s spring sports

Mara Statie and Isabel Costa May 9, 2023

Meridian’s spring sports have started off on the right foot this season, raking in numerous wins and earning high rankings in preparation for the postseason. The backbone of all the spring teams’ successes...

Two out rallies and dominant pitching propel Mustangs beyond Skyline

Two out rallies and dominant pitching propel Mustangs beyond Skyline

Ethan Siebel, Staff Reporter May 25, 2021

  The Mustangs varsity baseball team defeated their I-66 rival Skyline Hawks by a score of 10-3 on Friday night. The win marks the fifth consecutive victory for the Mustangs since dropping...

Mason baseball players as Marvels Avengers

Mason baseball players as Marvel’s Avengers

Caleb Parnell April 30, 2019

Avengers: Endgame recently hit theaters this past weekend and has become a global phenomenon, already earning more than $1.2 billion worldwide in the first few days. With the recent release of Endgame,...

Chesbro stands with his arms crossed, staring off into the distance.

Breaking records with weird rules

Johnny Asel, Staff Reporter February 4, 2019

Jack Chesbro’s 41 wins in 1904 defines his legacy. In an era where reaching half that mark is enough to lead the league, it seems like he will be the permanent holder of this “unbreakable” record....

Jacob deGrom mid-pitch for the New York Mets at Citi Field.

The Not So Tough “Tough Loss”

Johnny Asel, Staff Reporter November 20, 2018

Terminology: WAR = Wins Above Replacement, single number to estimate the value of a player. MVP = Most Valuable Player award, awarded to one player from each league at the end of the season. ERA...

Baseball player pitching.

The Rays’ Reliever Revolution

Johnny Asel, Staff Reporter November 8, 2018

Even before a pitch was thrown in spring training, it was already decided that the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees would make the playoffs. Both the Red Sox and Yankees had made the playoffs in 2017...

The Problem With Baserunning

The Problem With Baserunning

Johnny Asel, Staff Reporter October 1, 2018

Who is the best base runner is baseball? A speedster like Dee Gordon or Billy Hamilton? What about a baserunning mastermind like Paul Goldschmidt? The two most valuable base runners in baseball last year...

Baseball player throws a ball.

Inherited Runners – The Next WAR Factor

Johnny Asel, Staff Reporter September 26, 2018

CRACK! As Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis’s line drive landed down the left field line, it brought both Andrew Cashner’s season and the Texas Rangers’ playoff hopes to their final games. The...

Senior Thomas Creed slides under the tag to score against Mount Vernon on Monday’s senior night. (Photo by Erin Dean)

Mason baseball beats Strasburg on the road for the first time in a decade

West Hagler, Staff Reporter May 18, 2018

As of Friday, May 18, the Mason Varsity baseball is 6-11. Obstacles like a lack of depth on the mound and batting inconsistencies have led them to lose a few more games than anticipated, but still, they...

Mason baseball players and their MLB counterparts

Mason baseball players and their MLB counterparts

Jay Nesson, Staff Reporter April 25, 2018

The baseball season is underway, and that means that it is time to compare our own athletes to professional athletes again. With a close look at playing style, we give you Mason players and their Major...

José Altuve high fives Yulieski Gourriel

Most exciting World Series ever?

Jay Nesson, Staff Reporter November 3, 2017

One could argue that the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers is the most exciting final in years. Two severely dominant teams matching up quite nicely in this 2017...

Anthony Rendon admires a hit.

Nats’ Rendon deserves NL MVP

David Miller September 8, 2017

Yes, I know that Daniel Murphy has a higher batting average. I know that Giancarlo Stanton has way more home runs. I understand that Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, Joey Votto, and others have put up...

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