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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...

Coach Gibbons, a former Lacrosse player who played at St. Bonaventure teaches Physical Education, Champ Training, and coaches the varsity girls Lacrosse team.

Coach Gibbons: From playing to coaching lacrosse

Mino Castillo-Juarez, Staff Reporter November 19, 2021

Coach Courtney Gibbons, affectionately nicknamed “Gibbs” by her students, is currently one of three Physical Education teachers at Meridian and coaches the girls varsity lacrosse team. Gibbons...

Erin with her dog

Staying busy and staying positive: Erin Tarpgaard

Clara Kasik, Managing Editor October 28, 2020

Sophomore Erin Tarpgaard has been anything but unoccupied during the pandemic madness we are currently facing. Between schoolwork, clubs, Student Council Executive Board, her position as a youth representative...

The lacrosse team huddling during a game. The girls lacrosse team has gone 7-0 so far, despite losing six seniors last year. They look to place at States again and beating their rivals, Riverside. (Photo courtesy of LifeTouch)

Strategy, success, and States

Fernanda Molina, Editor-in-Chief April 23, 2018

The varsity girls lacrosse team made Mason history last season by earning a trip to the 4A State Championship. With only nine seniors left, Coach Courtney Gibbons plans to take the trip to the State Championships...

Senior Finn Roou plays football, lacrosse and does wrestling at Mason. He has received numerous achievements throughout his four seasons on varsity football and lacrosse, and placed fifth during his first year on the wrestling team. (Photo collage by Jack Felgar)

Three sports, one athlete: ‘Athletic Freak’ Roou

Jack Felgar April 6, 2018

The Friday night lights shine down on the Mustang star football player as he runs through defenders. The crowd cheers the 195 lb wrestler pins his opponent. The stands unleash a worrisome “ooooh” as...

Boys lacrosse player

Bond-ing defense: Reed Bond leads boys lacrosse into the 2017 season

Kate Karstens, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2017

In an effort to score on the varsity Mason boys lacrosse team, you have to go through one of the strongest defenders in the area: Reed Bond. And chances are you won’t get through. Bond is a junior and...

Mustangs look to build on spring success by starting early

Mustangs look to build on spring success by starting early

Liam Bridge November 5, 2015

The Mason boys soccer, girls lacrosse, and boys lacrosse teams have already started preseason practice for the 2016 spring season. Each of the three teams had a winning season in the spring season of 2015,...

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