Sports
Sophomore soars past expectations with record jump
Maria Ataya | The Chronicle On April 2, 2026, Aldo Dokouzov beat the former MHS long jump record of 22 feet and four inches, with his leap of 22 feet and seven inches at the Edgewood Invitational in Trenton, Ohio. The previous record, held by Josh Dooley, was set at 22 feet and two inches….
Heart first: senior athlete defines success through effort
Hailey Degroff | The Chronicle At 6’8” tall, Lenin Aguilar is a hard figure to miss, but his impact at Mason High School goes beyond simple physics. While football remains his primary focus, the senior has spent his high school career quietly dismantling the myth that modern athletes must specialize to succeed. By balancing time…
Reedy takes charge as Comets look to maintain dominance
Jack Mendelsohn | The Chronicle For the last decade, Mike Reid has been the head coach for the Mason High School (MHS) Men’s Tennis team. During his tenure as head coach, Reid led the Comets to five Greater Miami Conference (GMC) championships, along with four Ohio Tennis Coaches Association (OTCA) state titles. Following the end…
Players rethink traditional path, bet on development
Lippy Pullen | The Chronicle For many high school athletes, the goal is to keep playing at the next level. At Mason High School (MHS), the pathway for reaching that goal is changing, as growing numbers of senior baseball players are choosing to ditch the status quo and commit to community or junior colleges rather…
Mason Swimming & Diving Shines at State Championships
Girls Finish Runner-Up; Boys Earn Program-Best Third Information provided by Mason Sports Information and Mason Swimming and Diving Mason Swimming & Diving delivered a historic performance this past weekend at the OHSAA State Championships in Canton, capping off an extraordinary season with one of the most successful state meets in program history. The Mason girls’…
House Bill 661 would ban NIL deals in Ohio
Aybika Kamil | Managing Editor | The Chronicle Ohio’s student-athletes may soon lose the ability to profit from name, image and likeness (NIL). Proposed on Jan. 29, 2026, by Ohio Representatives Adam Bird and Mike Odioso, House Bill 661 (HB 661) aims to ban NIL for student-athletes from grades seven through 12. Cosponsored by 13…
Coaches, athletes navigate pressure in high school sports
Hailey DeGroff | The Chronicle Over the past few decades, youth and high school sports have changed dramatically. What used to be a simple way for kids to play, explore and stay active has now become a carefully planned timeline.Parents, coaches and athletes feel the pressure to excel, hoping to secure opportunities such as college…