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Press Release Mason SID, Dan Hilen:

Mason Boys Bowling Sweeps the GMC
Comets Capture 7th Conference Championship

(Photo Compliments of Mason SID Dan Hilen)

The Mason Boys Bowling Team rolled its way to another Greater Miami Conference Championship on Thursday night, defeating Hamilton to complete a perfect 9–0 league season and secure the program’s seventh GMC title.

This championship marks the third time Mason has claimed the GMC crown outright, while the Comets have shared the title on four other occasions. Since bowling became a GMC-sponsored sport in the 2004–05 season, Mason ranks second only to Oak Hills (12) in total conference championships, outright or shared.

The Comets’ lone setback this season came against Elder, the top-ranked team in Southwest Ohio. Mason enters the postseason with an impressive 12–1 overall record and is currently ranked #4 in the Southwest Ohio Coaches Poll.

This season’s success has been driven by the leadership and performance of seniors Drew Freeman, Ryan Monahan, and Noah Rumanski, along with key contributions from juniors Drew Elegeer and Gus Hansen. The Comets are guided by head coach Joe Riestenberg, whose team continues to demonstrate consistency, focus, and championship-caliber play.

Mason will close out the regular season with upcoming matches against Loveland on February 9 (Senior Night), at Moeller on February 12, and the GMC Conference Clash on February 14.

Postseason play begins on February 17, when the Comets compete at the Sectional Tournament in pursuit of their 14th advancement to the District Championships, having qualified 19 times in the past 21 seasons.

Congratulations to the Mason Boys Bowling players and coaches on another outstanding championship season!

DICK'S Sporting Goods takes a step “behind the scenes” to honor the GMC coaches who work tirelessly to build competitive swim programs that create opportunities for hundreds of young people. These programs span the full spectrum—from schools with outstanding facilities to those operating under far more challenging circumstances.

At the end of the day, in a vote of their peers, the Greater Miami Conference Head Swim coaches recognize quality program-building efforts within its own ranks. This mutual appreciation is perhaps the highest honor a coach can receive in the GMC.

Girls GMC Swim "Coaches of the Year"

Dan Carl (Sycamore)  Brian Ridner (Oak Hills)  Ashley Heinser (Lakota East)

Boys GMC Swim "Coach of the Year"  Brian Ridner

(Photo compliments of Oak Hills Athletic Department)

DICK'S Sporting Goods proudly recognizes the achievements of the GMC “Swimmers of the Year” and is honored to present them as the “best of the best” in the Greater Miami Conference. In a vote of the GMC head swim coaches, Oak Hills’ Jett Sloan and Mason’s Isabella Teply were selected for their outstanding performances at the recent GMC Swimming & Diving Championships.

Mason senior Isabella Teply has set a standard of excellence that will be remembered for years to come. A four-time first-team All-Conference selection and four-time GMC champion, she continued her dominance at the 2026 GMC meet by winning the 200 freestyle, placing second in the 500 freestyle, and anchoring multiple relay events.

Oak Hills junior Jett Sloan has been an all-conference standout for the past two seasons. This year, he captured GMC titles in both the 100 freestyle and 200 freestyle. In addition to his individual victories, he anchored several high-scoring relay teams that contributed significantly to Oak Hills’ success.

Beyond their accomplishments in the pool, both athletes are exceptional representatives of their programs and respected leaders within their schools. Congratulations to these remarkable student-athletes.

Isabella Teply - Mason - GMC Girls Swimmer of the Year

(Photo compliments of Mason Athletic Deaprtment)

Jett Sloan - Oak Hills - GMC Boys Swimmer of the Year

(Photo compliments of Mason Athletic Deaprtment)

Buoyed by an outstanding blend of talent and depth, the Mason Comet Boys and Girls Swimming & Diving programs once again swept the GMC Championships. On the girls’ side of the pool, the Comets brought home the gold in seven events and added four runner-up finishes among the twelve events contested.For the Mason boys, a similar storyline unfolded as the Comets delivered another dominant performance. They captured six event titles—including all three relays—and backed those up with five second-place finishes.

The final team scores told the complete story of Mason’s remarkable program depth, showcased across both the girls’ and boys’ lineups of extraordinary aquanauts. This marks the 8th consecutve GMC title for the Mason Boys, while the Comet girls program just logged their 19th consecutive league title. 

For complete GMC meet results: GMC Swim and Diving Championships 2026

Girls Team Scores:  Mason - 633, Sycamore 474, Lakota East 264, Lakota West 210, Oak Hills 109, Fairfield 109, Hamilton 96, Princeton 88, and Middletown 80.

Boys Team Scores: Mason 609.5, Sycamore 412, Lakota East 238, Oak Hills 196.5, Lakota West 157, Fairfield 148, Hamilton 133, Princeton 77, Colerain 72, and Middletown 9.

GMC Champions - Mason Comet Girls Swimming and Diving

(Photo compliments of Mason SID, Dan Hilen)

GMC Champions - Mason Comet Boys Swimming and Diving

(Photo compliments of Mason SID, Dan Hilen)

DICK'S Sporting Goods salutes the GMC “Divers of the Year.” In the highly specialized sport of 1-meter diving, success demands a rare combination of timing, precision, and body control. Rising to the challenge under pressure, Mason’s Isabella Giraldo and Sycamore’s Oliver Erck delivered standout performances, earning their GMC Diving Championships in impressive fashion.

For Isabella Giraldo, a senior from the Mason Comets, this marks her third consecutive conference crown. For Sycamore sophomore Oliver Erck, the title represents his first trip to the GMC winner’s circle.

Isabella Giraldo - Mason 3-Time GMC Girls Diving Champion

(photo compliments of Mason Athletic Department)

Oliver Erck - Sycamore - GMC Boys Diving Champion

(Photo compliments of Mason Athletic Department)