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BERNADSKY CAPTURES STATE SINGLES TITLE!

COMETS WIN 4TH OTCA STATE TEAM TITLE!

WOOSTER, OH — Mason High School junior Greg Bernadsky completed a storybook postseason run on Friday, 5/30, winning the OHSAA Division I Boys Tennis Singles Championship with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Nihal Narisetty of St. Xavier. The rematch of the Southwest District final was held indoors at the Aspen Racquet Club after rain halted the semifinals at the College of Wooster.

The hard-hitting Bernadsky had earlier dispatched Westlake’s Xander Jhaveri, 6-0, 6-3, to reach the final. His triumph capped off a remarkable comeback season after a wrist injury in 2024 sidelined him from postseason play.

“Ever since the beginning of the postseason, there was one goal,” Bernadsky said. “I wanted to win state, because last year I didn’t get a chance.”

Mason Head Coach Mike Reid praised his junior standout:
“Greg’s leadership and work ethic have set the tone for our entire team. He has an incredible passion for the game and always competes with poise, no matter how big the stage. Sometimes, he even plays better under pressure — he thrives in those moments.”

Comets Capture OTCA State Team Title the Following Day

On Saturday, Bernadsky led the #1-ranked Comets to their fourth OTCA State Team Championship, defeating New Albany 3-2 in the semifinals and University School 3-0 in the finals.

Mason’s semifinal match against #2 New Albany was a tactical chess match, with Coach Reid altering the lineup to create a dominant doubles setup. Daniel Tonkal and Shreyas Mantha, normally in the singles rotation, shifted to doubles, allowing freshmen Sean Fu and Leo Qin to fill singles spots.

The lineup gamble paid off.

Tonkal and Janek Teply (dubbed “TNT”) dominated first doubles, while Mantha and Aron Dornhecker rolled at second doubles. Bernadsky clinched the match with a 6-1, 6-4 win over New Albany’s Jackson Clements.

Semifinal Result: Mason 3, New Albany 2
Singles:  Bernadsky (M) def. Clements 6-1, 6-4
Dandu (NA) def. Fu 6-1, 6-1
Thomas (NA) def. Qin 6-1, 6-0

Doubles:  Teply-Tonkal (M) def. Goodman-Jacoby 6-1, 6-1
Mantha-Dornhecker (M) def. Kleinman-Porto 7-5, 6-0

In the finals against University School, the Comets wasted no time, sweeping all three singles matches in straight sets to clinch the championship. The doubles matches went unfinished as the title had already been secured.

Final Result: Mason 3, University School 0
Singles:  Bernadsky def. Kapadia 6-1, 6-0
Tonkal def. Weidenbecher 6-3, 6-3
Mantha def. Christopherson 6-0, 6-2

Doubles: Teply-Dornhecker vs. Talasila-Barragate (DNF)
Buckingham-Fu vs. Henry-Stephans (DNF)

“This is what Mason Tennis is about — championships,” said Teply. “Tonkal and I were pretty disappointed about not winning doubles in the individual tournament, but this feels amazing. And we’ll be back next year!”

The Comets graduate only one senior, Aron Dornhecker, and return a deep, hungry squad looking to defend both team and individual crowns in 2026.

The Greater Miami Conference turned in a number of outstanding individual and team performances at the OHSAA Regional Championship meet on Friday evening, May 30th at Huber Heights Wayne.  For those interested in the next steps towards OHSAA State Championships, here are the details: OHSAA State Championship Track and Field Details

For a complete rundown of events, finishes and times, checkout this Finish Timing link: OHSAA DI Regional Finals - Huber Heights Wayne

On the girls side of the track, the Mason Comets ran away with an OHSAA Regional crown, closely pursued by the Regional Runnerup Lakota Thunderhawks.

Girls scores:  Mason 93, Lakota East 75, Centerville 55, Beavercreek, 37, Lakota West 35, Loveland 29, Sycamore and Wayne 25.  For the GMC boys, things were a bit tougher for the conference. Mason was the highest finishing league team in fifth place, Lakota West 10th place, Hamilton 15th place and Lakota East in 16th. 

DICK'S Sporting Goods appreciates the physical demands of lacrosse and applauds the achievements of Mason's Eli Natorp, who was selected by GMC head coaches as the conference "Player of the Year." A four-year varsity player who appeared in 66 varsity games during his career, Eli Natorp played an instrumental role in the Comets’ fourth consecutive undefeated GMC season. An offensive force on the field, Natorp contributed 40 goals and 18 assists while controlling 20 ground balls for the Mason lacrosse machine. Based on his on-field contributions and senior leadership, conference coaches selected him to represent the "best of the best."

Eli Natorp - Mason Comets   GMC "Player of the Year"

(Photo compliments of Mason SID, Dan Hilen)

On the sidelines, GMC head coaches expressed their appreciation for the hard work and dedication of Sycamore’s head coach, Chris Mulligan, by selecting him as the GMC "Coach of the Year." Finishing the GMC season with a strong 8–2 record and an overall 17–3 mark, Coach Mulligan’s squad held their own against all opponents on a highly competitive schedule, with two of their three losses coming narrowly at the hands of league champion Mason.

Head Coach Chris Mulligan - Sycamore Aviators  GMC "Coach of the Year"

(Photo compliments of Sycamore Athletic Department)

The Mason Boys Lacrosse team bowed out to the No. 1–seeded St. Xavier in the OHSAA Regional Finals by a score of 12–11. In a matchup between two of Ohio's top programs, the game came down to the final seconds to determine who would advance to the OHSAA State Semifinals. The Comets end their season with a stellar 17–4 overall record and an undefeated run in the Greater Miami Conference for the fourth consecutive year.

On the strength of a 17-4 victory over GMC rival Lakota East, the Mason Comets Boys Lacrosse team advanced to the OHSAA Regional Finals vs the St. Xavier Bombers, who eliminated GCL rival Moeller in a semi-final contest.  The Regional Final showdown will take place on May 30th at 7:00 PM at St. Xavier High School.  Interestingly, this contest pits the number 1 tournament seed and GCL South Champion, St. Xavier against the number 2 seed and GMC Champion, Mason.