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Girls’ basketball ends in state semifinals

Girls’ basketball ends in state semifinals

Stella Turner, Former Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2023

After a fourth consecutive Region 3B Championship title and a 49-26 win in the state quarterfinals, the Meridian girls' basketball team ended their season on March 6 against district rival Brentsville,...

The Meridian Cross Country states qualifiers pose for a picture at their final meet. (Photo courtesy of Molly Moore)

Cross country finishes strong at states

Amity Pratt, Staff Writer November 21, 2022

Meridian's Cross Country team had a record-breaking season with successes in district, regional, and state competitions. After achieving first place at Cross Country Regionals Paul Green Park, the Cross...

The state runners pose with their new merch. (Back, L-R) Alexis Niemi, Peyton Jones, Grace Crum, Emil Morin, Henry Hladky, Jackson Funk, Mateo Ratheau, and Eli Wildman. (Front L-R) Petra Jones, Olivia Games, Molly Moore, Chloe Calabrese, and Lauren Mellon. (Photo courtesy of Molly Moore)

Successful run for Meridian track team at state championships

Isabel Costa, Managing Editor June 9, 2022

On June 3 and 4, the Meridian track team sent 13 runners in 11 events to the Class 3 State Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The meet was held at the Liberty University track and field complex...

Girls lacrosse takes a team photo with the trophy. (Photo by Molly Moore)

Girls lacrosse wins regional championship, secures spot in state tournament

Molly Moore, Managing Editor May 27, 2022

On Wednesday, May 25, the Meridian girls lacrosse team won the regional championship against Kettle Run at home. They dominated their competition, closing out the game 21-3. The Mustangs finished their...

Cross country team poses after a successful regional meet where they qualified for the state meet.

Boys and girls cross country teams qualify for state championship meet

Megan Clinton, Managing Editor November 8, 2021

The boys and girls cross country teams battled a muddy and hilly regional course at Culpeper High School on Oct. 30. Both teams qualified for the 3A State Championship meet that will take place on November...

Lasso writers Elizabeth Creed and Stella Turner provide their entirely unsolicited opinions on twelve random states.

A complete review of 12 states

Elizabeth Creed and Stella Turner September 14, 2021

Alaska The obvious thing to do with this state, considering its odd geographic position, would be to give it to Canada. Another perspective is giving it back to Russia. Neither of these options are...

The girls basketball team hoists their regional championship trophy. They play Friday night in the state quarterfinal against Booker T. Washington.

A preview of Friday’s girls basketball game vs. Booker T. Washington

Carter Mackinnon, Staff Reporter March 5, 2020

The Mason girls varsity basketball team is playing Friday in the state quarterfinals against Booker T. Washington High School. After setting high expectations after a trip to the regional semifinals...

Girls basketball varsity team players posing with Coach Chris Carrico after achieving a states berth. (Photo Courtesy of Becki Creed)

Girls basketball is going to states

Ella Gilmore, Staff Reporter February 29, 2020

Track. Soccer. Tennis. Baseball. Softball. Lacrosse. If you ask any student-athlete at Mason right now what sport is on their mind, chances are they’ll answer the above. With spring sports starting this...

a group of wrestlers and coaches pose with a trophy.

Mason wrestling makes history

Sierra Sulc, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2019

As the winter sports season comes to a close, the George Mason wrestling team has left its mark on Mason history. For the first time in our school’s history, the team had a full lineup of 14 wrestlers...

Girls basketball closes season one point short from State Final

Girls basketball closes season one point short from State Final

Estelle Timar-Wilcox March 15, 2018

The Mason girls basketball team ended their season by a single point to Buffalo Gap in the state semifinal game on Tuesday, March 6, after leading by six points in the last quarter. “It definitely...

A group of boys laying in a circle on their stomachs

2018 2A State wrestling tournament; an inside look

Sierra Sulc, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2018

Join the George Mason High School wrestling team as they take on the 2A Virginia State Tournament.

Girls basketball players in a game

Scenes from the girls varsity basketball regional finals

Sierra Sulc, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2017

“We played well and everyone was definitely hype about that game. Our shots weren’t falling which is always tough, but we did a pretty good job shutting down their best player on defense,” said sophomore,...

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