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DICK'S Sporting Goods proudly recognizes the outstanding team and individual achievements in Greater Miami Conference (GMC) Boys Soccer this past fall. In a highly competitive environment, the margin between victory and defeat is razor-thin. The GMC showcases some of the finest athletes and coaches in Ohio, making the selection of the "best of the best" a tough task. After thoughtful deliberation, the conference head coaches named senior Ryan Boyd of Lakota West as the GMC "Player of the Year" and Mason Head Coach Garrett Szabo as the league's "Coach of the Year."

Ryan Boyd, a three-time First Team All-Conference performer, has been a four-year starter for his Lakota West Firebird contingent. This past season, he recorded 10 goals and 3 assists, totaling 23 points. His on-field leadership helped guide the team to a second-place finish—just half a game (8-1-0) behind eventual league champion Mason. Boyd was also instrumental in Lakota West’s postseason success, which culminated in a run to the OHSAA “Sweet Sixteen.” While his offensive firepower will be missed, Ryan Boyd leaves behind a legacy of leadership for future Firebird soccer players to emulate.

Ryan Boyd - Lakota West  GMC "Player of the Year"

(Photo compliments of Lakota West Athletic Department)

For the second consecutive year, GMC head coaches have chosen to honor Mason Head Coach Garrett Szabo for his hard work, dedication, and program development. Under his leadership, the Mason Comets have consistently produced teams that rank among the very best in Ohio. Facing one of the most competitive schedules in the state, the Comets compiled a stellar 14-1-3 record. This included an undefeated conference run at 8-0-1, with the only blemish being a 1-1 draw against conference rival Sycamore. Equally strong on both ends of the field, the Comets scored 61 goals while allowing just 7. This impressive defensive display featured an incredible 9 shutouts. In recognition of Coach Szabo’s program balance and excellence, his GMC peers named him the conference “Coach of the Year.”

Garrett Szabo - Mason Comets  GMC "Coach of the Year"

(Photo compliments of Mason SID, Dan Hilen)

The GMC Champion and #4 Southwest District seed, Mason Comet volleyball team, defeated Milford (3-0) in the OHSAA Regional Sem-Finals to advance to the Regional Finals versus #1 Southwest District seed Seton who defeated Lebanon (3-0). Mason and Seton are now in the "Elite Eight" in the state volleyball tournament and playing for the right to move to the OHSAA "Final Four".

This epic showdown is set for Saturday, November 1 at Lakota West High School at 2:00 PM.

On-line Regional VB Tickets: Hometown Ticketing OHSAA Volleyball

For an in-depth look at the OHSAA state-wide volleyball tournament bracket: Max Preps State-wide Volleyball Brackets

Celebrate the incredible talent across the entire Greater Miami Conference as all league schools come together for an exciting day of performances and school spirit.

Date: Sunday, November 2^nd 
Location: Fairfield Arena - 8800 Holden Blvd. Fairfield, OH 45014
Doors Open: 9:00 AM
Event Begins: 10:00 AM

Come support the GMC’s Cheer and Dance Teams as they showcase their energy, teamwork, and pride on the floor.

Presale tickets are now available through the GMC Box Office:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/gmcsports/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D

The OHSAA has announced the football playoff brackets for Region 4, which contains: Princeton (league champion and #4 seed), Lakota East, Lakota West, Mason, Fairfield, Oak Hills and Hamilton.

The OHSAA Region 4 playoff bracket: OHSAA Region 4 Football Playoff Bracket

The Middletown Middies are in Region 2 for the OHSAA FB playoffs and find themselves as the number 1 seed in that bracket.

The OHSAA playoff bracket for Region 2: OHSAA Region 2 FB Playoff Bracket

In total, the GMC qualified 8 teams out the 12 available playoff positions.

Best of luck to all the players and coaches.  You have already made us proud!

Greater Miami Conference harriers performed extremely well at the OHSAA Regional meet in Troy Ohio this past Saturday (October 25). 

OHSAA Regional results from Finish Timing: OHSAA Troy CC Regional - Finish Timing

(Boys and Girls Division I results are found at the very bottom of the race report)

OHSAA State Cross Country Championship Link: OHSAA State Cross Country Championships 2025

The Mason boys team continued their dominant ways in winning the Division I race by an impressive margin to qualify as a team to the OHSAA State Championships. Caden Winship, GMC "Runner of the Year", was right in the thick of the battle but ultimately was nosed out and finished third by a scant 17.3 seconds. The Mason Comets were the only GMC "team" qualfier.  Including qualifying team members, the GMC qualified a total of 12 boys to the OHSAA State Meet.

Mason Boys Cross Country - OHSAA Regional Champions

(Photo compliments of Mason SID, Dan Hilen)

By OHSAA allocation, the Southwest District boys could qualify the top 7 teams and the 14 individual placers not on qualifying teams.

GMC qualifying Boys and Girls athletes: MileSplit OHSAA State CC Qualifiers

On the girls side of the course, the Mason Comets also punched their ticket to the OHSAA State Championships by finishing in a very strong second place.

Mason Girls Cross Country - OHSAA Regional Runner-up

(Photo compliments of Mason SID Dan Hilen)

Ava Shepard of Lakota West was the girls OHSAA Regional Champion, finishing with a time of 17:54.8. Close behind Ava Shepard was GMC rival Aleah Coster from Oak Hills, who finished in the runner-up position with a time of 18:07.1. In total, including qualifying team members, the GMC qualified 29 girls to the OHSAA State Meet.

Ava Shepard - Lakota West OHSAA Regional Champion

(Photo complimenst of Lakota West Athletic Department)

Girls Team State Qualifiers - Mason (2nd), Oak Hills (3rd), Sycamore (4th) and Lakota East 5th).

GMC Girls stormed the finish line:

By OHSAA allocation, the Southwest District girls could qualify 6 teams and the top 12 individual placers not on qualifying teams.