Camden Paeltz | The Chronicle Rob Matula has dedicated 18 years to the Mason girls’ basketball program. For his final home game on February 10, the Mason community united to celebrate his impact. Matula has been coaching basketball ever since 1988. 26 of those years Matula has spent across three teams as the head coach, 18 of which have been […]
Read moreCamden Paeltz | The Chronicle On January 13th, the annual Mason Wrestling Invitational took place. The invite consisted of some of the top high school wrestlers in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. To accommodate the needed space, the arena at Mason Middle School annually transforms into a wrestling arena. Four mats are set up for matches occurring simultaneously. The unique atmosphere […]
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Camden Paeltz | The Chronicle We are halfway through the 2023-2024 school year, and the fall sports season has wrapped up. Our Chronicle sports staff decided to celebrate the holiday season by acknowledging some of the many great achievements of our fall sports athletes and teams. Mason had four teams win in the Greater Miami Conference (GMC): the girl’s volleyball […]
Read moreCamden Paeltz | The Chronicle Second place is the first loser. This seems to be a prevalent mentality in Mason athletics, but it shouldn’t be. When I attended the state cross-country meet, most Mason runners had high hopes for a third consecutive championship victory. Instead, they fell just short and placed second to a very talented Massillon Jackson team. It […]
Read moreCamden Paeltz | The Chronicle On Saturday, November 4, the boys’ cross country team had the opportunity to go for the three-peat: three consecutive state cross-country championship victories. Since 2000, only four boys teams in Ohio’s division one have repeated as state champions and no one has placed first three times in a row. The Comets finished in second place […]
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Track counting on talented young sprinters heading into postseason Camden Paeltz | The Chronicle Andrew Little | Sports Editor The Mason girls’ track team is sprinting toward the postseason. The lineup is headlined by a young sprint group full of depth, including a record-breaking 4×100-meter relay. Junior Abby Love, junior Emilia Capiello and senior Peyton Connelly return from last season’s […]
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Sean Speidel | The Chronicle After a dominant season and the highest state finish in school history, the experienced Mason boys bowling seniors are leaving behind a distinguished legacy Riding an experienced varsity team consisting of seven seniors and one junior, the team found constant success on the lanes this year. With five bowlers, all seniors, averaging scores above 200 […]
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Camden Paeltz | The Chronicle After 15 years with the program, Eric Schatzle knows his way around Mason volleyball. Schatzle was officially announced as the new varsity head coach on February 13, replacing Lindsay Dinkelacker who stepped down after two years leading the team. The Comets have won seven consecutive Greater Miami Conference championships. Schatzle has worked closely with all […]
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Camden Paeltz | The Chronicle After battling through a torn labrum and shortened season due to global pandemic, senior Sam Libby is on the cusp of the major wrestling milestone of 100 career wins. Libby has overcome many obstacles that have hindered his progression to reach 100 career wrestling wins, a major milestone that not many people reach. In the […]
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Andrew Little | Sports Editor Senior Caden Graham is leading the charge for the GMC-leading boys’ bowling team to a hot start to their season. He leads the conference with a 218.8 average and is in the top three in total pins. The Comets are currently 6-0 and 3-0 in conference play. They are led by a talented senior class […]
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Camden Paeltz | The Chronicle The Mason girls’ bowling team is placing a priority on team camaraderie, building relationships and personal growth, and letting success come to them. The team is in the midst of its best season since 2015 and is tied for third place in the Greater Miami Conference. Senior team captain Alexa Crociata said that the strong […]
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On Saturday, January 14, the Mason Boys Wrestling team hosted the annual Mason Invitational. They hosted nine teams from around the tri-state area including schools from Indiana, Northern Kentucky and Columbus. Over 100 athletes competed in the tournament. The Comets finished in sixth place with a score of 161.5.
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Camden Paeltz | The Chronicle Southwest Ohio may not be a high school hockey hotbed but that has not stopped the Mason High School hockey team from getting creative in building their program and their own traditions. The Comets’ hockey team has a small roster consisting of six seniors and a cast of underclassmen. For several of the players, playing […]
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Camden Paeltz | The Chronicle Ryan Rogers is putting his jump rope abilities to the test around the country. Rogers, a sophomore, jumps for the Comet Skippers and participates in individual tournaments separate from the team. His most recent competition was the Jump Rope Throwdown, a global jump rope competition held in September in Leavenworth, Washington, where he placed second. […]
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Camden Paeltz | The Chronicle Name, image and likeness (NIL) deals have changed the game in college sports by al- lowing amateur athletes to get sponsorships with corporations and profit off of their personal brands. The deals can range from local restaurants to luxury car companies or billion-dollar apparel brands. They often come with additional perks like free food or […]
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Camden Paeltz | The Chronicle On Friday, October 7, 2022, the Mason High School (MHS) students and staff gathered in Atrium Stadium for the 2022 Homecoming Pep Rally. Events at the Pep Rally included performances by the Dance Team, ASL Honor Society and Comet Skippers, as well as activities such as the Rollercoaster, relay race and many more.
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Camden Paeltz | The Chronicle Some speedy freshmen are leading the charge for the girl cross country team’s fast start. The Comets opened their season with a victory at the annual Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Preseason Cross Country Invitational. Many of the top teams in Ohio compete in that race, and the Comets had not won it since […]
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