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Junior Fletcher Saaty throws up a W to celebrate the win. (Photo courtesy of Alex Gardner)

Photo Gallery: Boys soccer competes in Smoky Mountain Cup

Abby Crespin, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2024

Boy varsity soccer defeated Hewitt-Trussville 2-0 in their first game of the Smoky Mountain Cup in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The boys registered to play in this round-robin showcase style tournament and compete...

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...

Argentinian striker Lionel Messi (10) pumps his fists in the air as Argentina wins the 2022 World Cup. (Photo courtesy of Eurosport)

A recap of the 2022 World Cup

Vedika Thapliya, Staff Writer December 30, 2022

The FIFA World Cup is a soccer tournament that brings 32 nations from around the globe to compete against each other, taking place once every four years. The 32 qualifying teams are placed into eight...

Senior Yasin Shams heads towards the goal with the ball.

Scenes from the boys’ soccer regional quarter finals

Eva Williams and Audrey Morrison May 27, 2022

The Mustangs will play Brentsville at home on Tuesday, May 31 at 7pm for the region semi final game. More scenes from the game can be found here. 

Junior Oliver Frandano gets ready to pass across the midfield. (Photo by Shaz Rajabova and Anastasia Piontkivska)

Meridian boys soccer returns from Tennessee as Smoky Mountain Cup champions

Clara Kasik, Managing Editor March 31, 2022

This past weekend, Meridian Boys Soccer, defending state champions, traveled to Tennessee to compete in the annual Smoky Mountain Cup. This Thursday through Sunday tournament was filled with many...

Soccer versus school: Cole Hellert

Soccer versus school: Cole Hellert

Evan Jones, News Editor April 26, 2018

It’s 25 degrees outside and snowing. The snow rages and with little signs of it letting up. School is cancelled. Most students would take this opportunity to curl up in bed for at least a few more hours....

Girls soccer players in a game

Armstrong strong-arms to the top

Hannah Seiken February 26, 2017

Spring is quickly approaching, and with it a variety of spring sports, including girls soccer. For the varsity team, junior Izzy Armstrong is the 2017 player to watch. Armstrong has been on the varsity...

Boys soccer player

Sembera shoots to score

Allyson Kryk February 26, 2017

With four consecutive state championship wins, it is no secret that the Mason soccer program has a reputation for winning.  But, in order to maintain their legacy each year, the players have to put in...

Boys soccer strives for five; girls back again for number ten

Boys soccer strives for five; girls back again for number ten

Kate Karstens, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2017

In last year’s All-Met section of the Washington Post, 2016 senior captain of the GMHS varsity boys soccer team, Grant Goodwin, was credited for his role in Mason’s four consecutive state championship...

A soccer coach talking to her player on the field.

Klink lives on Parsons legacy; new head soccer coach

Evelyn Duross March 29, 2016

Soccer’s beloved head varsity coach, Coach Parsons, retired after her 9 years of coaching leaving the legacy of her 8 state championship wins. Previously Parsons’s assistant coach for five years,...

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,...

Coach instructing soccer players

Parsons leaves a positive print

Melissa Johnson June 17, 2015

Girls soccer coach ends wildly successful 9-year run with another title "Incredible." That is the word head girls varsity soccer coach and chemistry teacher Ms. Jennifer Parsons used to sum up...

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