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Press Release From Dan Hilen, Mason SID:

Longtime Mason Girls Head Golf Coach Chad Layton has announced that the 2024 season will be his final one at the helm. Layton has led the Comets with distinction since taking over the program in 2016. Before that, he spent 13 seasons coaching the Mason Middle School Boys Golf Program, where he continues to teach middle school mathematics.

During his impressive tenure with the Mason Girls Golf team, Layton guided the Comets to Greater Miami Conference (GMC) Championships in 2018, 2020, and 2021, earning Coach of the Year honors for each of those seasons.

In 2018, his team finished as District Runner-up and qualified for the OHSAA State Championships, placing 7th overall — a milestone that marked a return to state-level competition for the program.

Layton’s leadership shined again in 2019 when he coached the team to a 4th-place podium finish at the state tournament. The following year, the Comets made their third consecutive state appearance, finishing as State Runner-up in 2020.

The 2021 season may be remembered as Layton’s finest. After securing their third GMC title in four years, the Comets captured the program’s 5th District Championship and earned their fourth consecutive trip to the State Tournament, where they claimed another State Runner-up trophy.

Mason Athletics extends heartfelt gratitude to Coach Layton for his leadership, coaching excellence, and the personal dedication he has shown to Comet athletes and the Girls Golf program over the past nine seasons. His impact will be felt for many years to come.

The GMC Swimming and Diving Championships will be held on Friday, January 31st and Saturday, February 1st at Mason High School Natatorium.  The Mason Comet Boys Swim and Dive Team are the 8 time defending league champions, while the Mason Girls Swim and Dive Team are the 17 time defending conference champions.

LIVESTREAM     www.youtube.com/@masonpool

Event time frames:

Diving:               Warm-up:          6:00 pm – 6:50 pm

Competition:     7:00 pm

Swimming:         Warm-up:        12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Competition:     1:45 pm

ADMISSION        Online ticketing available through:  https://www.gmcsports.com/ticketBoxOffice.aspx

Cash option available at the gate

Adult  - $8.00            Student - $5.00

MASON FACILITIES

POOL - The Mason pool has two (2) one (1) meter boards.

LOCKER ROOMS - Full locker & shower rooms. Use the locker rooms on the high school
side. Do not allow your teams to use the community center facilities.

PARKING -  Park only in the high school lots. If you are facing the Natatorium
entrance, the high school lots are located to your right (west & south of
the high school building).

OFF LIMITS -  The community center abuts the high school Natatorium across the pool
from spectator seating and is separated from the competition pool by a glass door. NO ONE is permitted beyond the glass door to the community center pool, locker rooms, or any other facilities

Numerous Greater Miami Conference athletes, representing a wide variety of sports, were recognized in the Cincinnati Enquirer's Fall All-City selections. GMC extends its "hats off" to Cincinnati Enquirer sportswriters Brendan Connelly, James Weber, Alex Harrison, and Jack Schmelzinger for their extra efforts in assembling these teams to honor student-athlete achievements.

To get the full scoop of the tremendous number of GMC athletes being recognized, see the link provided below to the Cincinnati Enquirer Sports Department:

Link to Cincinnati Enquirer Fall Sports All-City Teams

Notable Recognitions:

Ava Shepard (Lakota West) - Cross Country "Runner of the Year"

Marcos Neto (Mason) - Boys Soccer "Player of the Year"

Presley Pennekamp (Oak Hills) - Girls Soccer "Co-Player of the Year"

Eva Becerril (Sycamore) - Girls Golf "Player of the Year"

Addison Cassidy (Mason) - Girls Tennis Singles "Player of the Year"

Emma Wagner and Pratyusha Chaudhuri (Mason) - Girls Tennis Doubles "Players of the Year"

Mike Reid (Mason) - Girls Tennis Coach of the Year"

Colerain Press Release by Athletic Director Matt Stoinoff:

Colerain High School announces Jordan Stevens as their new head football coach.

"First, I would like to thank all the candidates who applied and expressed interest in our position," says Colerain Athletic Director Matt Stoinoff. "The individuals we interviewed were exceptional, and I truly appreciate their time." 

"Colerain High School is excited to announce Jordan Stevens as the next head football coach, pending BOE approval. Jordan demonstrates strong character as a coach and has the same dedication in the classroom. We are thrilled to welcome him full-time to our district next year," stated Stoinoff.

"I had the opportunity to watch Jordan coach a few times during the playoffs, and I was very impressed with his demeanor, attitude, and ability to motivate his players. After two incredible back-to-back seasons, Jordan demonstrates a wealth of experience and knowledge. I am confident he will inspire our players to excel on and off the field."

When asked, Jordan Stevens expressed, "All the Glory to God! I am extremely blessed and grateful for this opportunity! Thank you Mr. Stoinoff, Mrs. Davis, and the Colerain community. I believe in the Northwest Local School District and their standard of excellence. My wife, Lauren, and my kids, Joelle and Jeremiah, are extremely excited to be Cardinals. After playing collegiately at Miami of Ohio, I had the opportunity to play in the NFL for the Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers. Once my professional career ended I began my coaching career with stops at Colerain, Turpin, Princeton, Reading, and most recently at Mt. Healthy."

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