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Press release and photo by Mason SID, Dan Hilen:

Jordan Drake - Mason Boys Volleyball Head Coach

Jordan Drake has been appointed as the next head coach of the Mason Boys Volleyball Program, pending BOE approval. Drake will take over from long-time coach Paul Melnick, who led the team for an impressive 20 seasons.

Currently a high school math teacher at Mason, Drake also serves as the JV Girls Volleyball coach for the Comets. From 2019 to 2021, she was the coach of the Piqua High School Girls Volleyball team. Drake brings a wealth of experience, with seven years of coaching at the high school level and nine years of coaching in club volleyball.

"I am incredibly honored and excited to take on the role of Varsity Boys Volleyball Coach at Mason," said Drake. "This is a tremendous opportunity to work with a talented group of student-athletes who are not only passionate about the sport but also dedicated to growing as individuals and as a team. I can't wait to see what we can accomplish this year."

Coach Drake will officially begin her duties in the spring of 2025. Last season, the Mason Boys Volleyball team finished with a 14-8 overall record and a 5-3 mark in the GMC, placing fourth in the conference.

The M.H.S. Athletic Hall of Fame Committee will hold our 20th induction ceremony on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Wildwood Golf Club.

The Athletic Inductees for 2025:
• Carlos Brooks- Class of 1989- Football and Basketball
• Matt Current- Class of 1988- Football, Basketball, Baseball
• Zach Edwards- Class of 2012- Football, Basketball, Track and Field
• William “Lucky” Ford- Class of 1987- Football, Track and Field
• Conant Smith- Class of 2019- Cross Country, Track and Field

The Skeeter Payne Award Recipient for 2025:
• Jayna Vaughn- Class of 1977- MHS Administrative Assistant

The Hall of Fame was established to identify and honor, in a permanent manner, individuals who exhibited high ethical standards and integrity while achieving excellence in high school athletics, as well as others who have distinguished themselves by virtue of exemplary contributions to the advancement of interscholastic athletics at Middletown.

Anyone wanting to donate to the M.H.S. Hall of Fame, please make checks payable to MHS Athletic Hall of Fame and mail to:
Middletown High School
Attn: Hall of Fame
601 N. Breiel Blvd.
Middletown, Ohio 45042

DICK'S Sporting Goods appreciates achievement in a wide variety of sports. On this occasion, DSG is saluting the achievements from the GMC girls' tennis season and tournament. Entering the GMC Tournament with an unblemished conference record of 7-0, Oak Hills phenom Renee Harper "ran the table" by winning her first league singles crown. Thanks to her outstanding 2024 league performance, conference coaches selected her as the GMC "Athlete of the Year" in Girls' Tennis.

Renee Harper - Oak Hills GMC Girls Tennis "Athlete of the Year"

(Photo compliments of Oak Hills Athletic Department)

Coming off a hard-fought regular season, the Oak Hills Highlanders posted a very respectable 6-3 conference dual record, earning them a fourth-place finish in head-to-head league competition. Head Coach Chase Pearson then led his girls' tennis squad to an even more impressive 3rd-place finish in the GMC season-ending tournament. With the GMC title consisting of both the regular season and the conference tournament, Oak Hills emerged from the fray with a third-place tie with conference rival Lakota East. Recognizing his dedication and program development, the GMC coaches selected Chase Pearson as the conference "Coach of the Year" for 2024.

Head Coach Chase Pearson - GMC Girls Tennis "Coach of the Year" 

(Photo compliments of Oak Hills Athletic Department)

Press Release and Photo from Mason SID, Dan Hilen

Mason Girls Tennis notched their programs 10th straight GMC title this past weekend. The Comets totaled 51 points for the 2024 GMC Championship over Sycamore's 2nd place 42 points. The event was moved indoors on Saturday due to rainey conditions from Hurricane Helene.

Mason captured the 3rd singles and 1st and 2nd double events. The Comets were 2nd in both the 1st and 2nd singles. See details below:

1s.  Patryusha Chaudhuri, 2nd place
2s. Ayumi Kashiwakura, 2nd place
3s. Ana Gotike, 1st place
1d. Saanvi Reddy and Addison Cassidy, 1st place. 
2d Bhavana Singidi and Adriana Moreno, 1st place. 

This was Mason's 12th overall league title since entering the GMC in 2008. The Comets are undefeated this season with an overall record of 14-0 and 9-0 in the GMC and ranked #1 in the latest state polls.  The Girls Tennis program is seeking their 8th consecutive OTCA State Title this fall. Mason is co-coached by Mike Reid and Leighton Jones.

Mason Girls Tennis GMC Champions 2024

2024 GMC Cross Country Championships

Location:  Voice of America Park

Date:  October 5, 2024

Admission:   Tickets are $6.00 and will be sold online ONLY. To purchase tickets, go to:  https://www.gmcsports.com/ticketBoxOffice.aspx. Please note that there will NOT BE a park entry fee charged per vehicle!

Meet Manager:  Jill Meiring – Athletic Director, Lakota East High School 

Race Registration:  All coaches are directed to www.finishtiming.com or www.oh.milesplit.com to register. Registration ends October 3, 2024 @ 9:00 pm.

Schedule:  9:00  Coaches Meeting (Starting Line)

                  10:00  Girls Varsity Race (7 Runners)

                  10:30  Boys Varsity Race (7 Runners)

                  11:00  Girls Open Race (Unlimited entry)

                  11:30  Boys Open Race (Unlimited entry)    

Awards: Approximately 12:05/ Conclusion of the Open Races. Awards will take place close to the finish line.  We will award team championship trophies at this time. “All GMC” teams will also be recognized. Please have all coaches and athletes congregate close to the finish line by 12:05.