Comets usher in new era with Toohey at head coach

Ali Sami | The Chronicle New Mason boys basketball coach Adam Toohey knows he has big shoes to fill.  Longtime head coach Greg Richards stepped down after 27 seasons leading the Comets. Richards won 399 games during his Mason tenure including a district championship in 2017. Toohey admits that is a tough act to follow, and said he cannot replace […]

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College Football Bowl Game Face-off

Andrew Little | Sports Editor Sean Speidel | The Chronicle As the college football bowl games approach over winter break, our sports writers Andrew and Sean challenged each other to a test of their expertise. The two each picked the full slate of bowl games and debated the highest-profile games of the slate including the College Football Playoff matchups. Andrew […]

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Comets win sixth straight tennis championship

Ali Sami | The Chronicle With a sixth consecutive state tennis championship, the Mason Comets carved their legacy in the history of Mason athletics as one of the top teams to ever wear the Comets‘ uniform and cemented the program as one of the most dominant in the landscape of girls tennis in the state of Ohio. On October 23, […]

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Clean Sweep: Mason becomes second school in OHSAA history to win both cross country state championships in the same year

Sheer and utter domination. Both the Mason high school boys and girls cross country teams concluded dominant seasons with victories at the Ohio High School Athletic Association state championship meet in Obetz, Ohio. The boys won their second-consecutive state title and fourth all-time, while the girls won their first title since 2013 and third all-time.  The boys won the 2021 […]

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In a pickle, grab a paddle: pickleball grows in popularity

Carly Prows | The Chronicle Pickleball is taking over the nation, one tennis court at a time. According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the nation. With a 40 percent increase in the number of players since 2020, five million Americans have fallen in love with the sport, and the numbers are only […]

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Rogers takes jump rope skills to new heights

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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Dream Deals: Mason athletes share their ideal name, image and likeness (NIL) sponsership

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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COMET ZONE’S STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE MONTH: October 2022, ISAAC SCHACHLEITER

Isaac Schachleiter Andrew Little | The Chronicle Senior cross country runner Isaac Schachleiter has been dominant throughout the cross country regular season. He opened his season with a convincing victory at his home course, the Mason Invitational, winning by a 10-second margin. Schachleiter’s next three meets were out of state, and he continued his brilliance. He placed second at the […]

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Athletes turn to chiropractors to maintain health

Carly Prows | The Chronicle Whether it is shooting a jump shot, blocking a lineman or throwing a pitch, Mason High School (MHS) athletes are turning to chiropractors to help them deal with intense pain.  With sports in full swing, MHS athletes are intensifying their training and workouts in hopes of performing their best during the season. Rigorous training can […]

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FOOTBALL STARTS 5-0 IN GMC, SURPASSING PRESEASON EXPECTATIONS

Andrew Little | Sports Editor 5-0. The Mason Comets have shrugged off preseason expectations to start their season undefeated in Greater Miami Conference play, one of their best starts ever.  Last season the Comets finished their season with a 4-7 record and finished in seventh place in the GMC. The Comets lost significant talent with their outgoing seniors, particularly on […]

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