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Mason Boys Cross Country Captures OHSAA State Championship

The Mason Boys Cross Country ran away the OHSAA State CC crown by outdistancing St. Xavier 111 points to 180 points.  Leading the way for the Comets was Caden Winship finishing in 6th place with a time of 15:09.39.

Mason Boys Cross Country - OHSAA State Champions

(photo courtesy of Mason SID, Dan Hilen)

 
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For OHSAA Final Results: OHSAA Final Results

DICK'S GMC Shopping Weekend On the Horizon Nov 8th Thru Nov 10th

Greater Miami Conference 20% OFF SHOP EVENT

November 8th - 10th, 2024 (FRIDAY – SUNDAY)

STORE LOCATIONS: All Cincinnati Stores

Save the date! Our partner, DICK’S Sporting Goods, is offering you a 20% off discount throughout the store to help you gear up for the season! Be sure to use the coupon linked below, as this is specific to our organization. The coupon is valid in-store on the dates above, and should be shown at the register during checkout.

CLICK HERE FOR COUPON

 

GMC Dance and Cheer Competition a Huge Success

On Sunday, November 3rd, various cheer and dance squads from across the Greater Miami Conference came together at Fairfield High School to compete and enjoy a day of conference camaraderie. Cheer and dance squads representing high school varsity, JV, freshman, and junior high all participated in this annual expo. Many thanks to Fairfield Athletic Director Aaron Blankenship and his staff for hosting this league-wide event.

Competition results:

Traditional Dance

First Place: Mason High School

Runner-Up: Fairfield High School

Middle School Gameday

First Place: Mason Middle School

Runner-Up: Sycamore Junior High School

JV Gameday

First Place: Fairfield High School

Runner-Up: Hamilton High School

High School Gameday

First Place: Mason High School

Runner-Up: Princeton High School

Dance Team Gameday

First Place: Lakota West High School

Runner-Up: Fairfield High School

Middle School Traditional

First Place: Mason Middle School

Runner-Up: Hamilton Middle School

JV Non-Building Traditional

First Place: Mason High School

Varsity Non-Building Traditional

First Place: Fairfield High School

Runner-Up: Mason High School

Varsity Building Traditional

First Place: Oak Hills High School

Runner-Up: Princeton High School

Grand Champions

Dance: Mason High School

Middle School: Mason Middle School

High School: Fairfield High School

DICK'S Sporting Goods Recognizes GMC Girls Soccer Stars

DICK'S Sporting Goods honors outstanding achievements in GMC girls' soccer. As she concludes her high school soccer career, Oak Hill's Presley Pennekamp stands out as one of the finest players this conference has ever seen. This senior athlete has been named the league's "Player of the Year" by conference coaches for two consecutive seasons. Presley has also earned 1st Team All-Conference honors for her entire four-year high school career as well as being named the SW District Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. She was joined on the first team All-SW District squad by teammates Ayva Moore, Leni Sullivan and Mady Linenkugel. Statistically, this past season, Pennekamp led the league with 70 points, 27 goals, and 16 assists. Presley Pennekamp's soccer honors are too numerous to list, but her selection as a National All-American by the United Soccer Coaches Association ranks among the highest. She will be taking her talents to Xavier University, where she is expected to make an immediate impact on the program.

Presley Pennekamp - Oak Hills Highlanders   GMC "Player of the Year"

(photo compliments of Oak Hills Athletic Department)

Coming off three consecutive GMC Girls Soccer championships (tying with East in 2022), Oak Hills Highlander Head Coach Kevin Spraul has been selected by GMC head coaches as the conference’s "Coach of the Year." Coach Spraul has earned this honor in 2023, 2022, and previously in 2016. Over his nine-year career at the helm of the Highlanders, he has amassed an impressive 113-45-2 record. Receiving this prestigious accolade from his peers is especially meaningful. Appreciated for his program-building skills and dedication to young people, Kevin Spraul is the GMC Girls Soccer "Coach of the Year." Additionally, Oak Hills Girls Soccer Assist Coach Brenna Lonneman was named SW District Division I  “Assistant Coach of the Year” for her contributions to the Highlander program.

Kevin Spraul - Oak Hills Highlanders   GMC "Coach of the Year"

(photo compliments of Oak Hills Athletic Department)

DICK'S Sporting Goods Salutes Girls Volleyball Stars

DICK'S Sporting Goods takes pride in honoring the GMC volleyball standouts from this past season. On the court, Fairfield junior Kennedy Ostendorf made a strong impact, ranking first by a wide margin in kills with 384, securing first place in serving aces with 75, and achieving a passing average of 2.06, which was fifth in the conference. Due to her outstanding performance, GMC head coaches selected her as the GMC "Player of the Year" for 2024.

Kennedy Ostendorf - Fairfield Indians
GMC "Player of the Year"

(Photo courtesy of Fairfield Athletic Department)

The Greater Miami Conference is an extremely competitive volleyball league, where the quality of play week in and week out is top-notch. This season, after guiding her Oak Hills Highlanders (7-2) to a hard-fought tie for second place with Sycamore (7-2), the GMC head coaches selected Ally McCarthy as the conference's "Coach of the Year." In addition to the satisfaction of being among the best teams in the GMC, being recognized by one's coaching peers is especially gratifying.

Ally McCarthy - Oak Hills Highlanders  "GMC Coach of the Year" 

(Photo compliments of Oak Hills Athletic Department)