FC Football Association Hosts Camp
August 1, 2010 by (see byline) · Leave a Comment
By STEVEN VALLEY
August 1, 2010
Youth from around Falls Church City and the surrounding area gathered last week to learn the basics of football, get in some pre-season conditioning, and meet potential teammates and coaches. Sixty-five young boys and girls participated in the Falls Church City Football Association camp that focused on basic blocking and tackling techniques, ball handling, and skill drills. Players spent two hours each day building skills for both flag football and the full contact version of the sport.
Open field running - every kid's dream.
The camp was created to help players between the ages of seven and fourteen learn and prepare for this complicated and physically demanding sport. The players sat through brief demonstrations, asked questions, and then performed the drills demonstrated. Each block of instruction concluded with a skill game.
Time in the trenches is a necessity.
Tom Horn, Director of George Mason Athletics, his staff, and several George Mason High School players volunteered their time to watch all of the campers closely. “I’m glad I can help teach the next generation of Mustang players,” one of the varsity helpers commented.
The FCCFA camp, yielding the next generation of footballers for GMHS.
Proceeds from the camp will go to fund a yearly scholarship and end-of-season awards ceremony, which are part of the FCCFA mandate. The scholarship will to to a graduating George Mason High School varsity player who best fits the community, character, and commitment ideals of the association. The awards ceremony will honor the best players from age groups within the flag football program as well as players from the three local clubs for the 2010 season.
Mason Wins Record Six State Championships
June 15, 2010 by Special to the Falls Church Times · 4 Comments
By FALLS CHURCH CITY SCHOOLS COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
Special to the Falls Church Times
June 15, 2010
In no other school year has George Mason High School won more Virginia state championships than 2009-2010.
But adding another 6 titles and a bunch of new trophies to the case is only half the story of success for a year that is one for the history books.
“More than half of our athletes maintained a 3.5 grade point average or better during their season,” adds FCCPS Athletic Director Tom Horn. “Winning is outside of our control, but excellence is not.”
When the final whistle blew on the 2010 VHSL Spring Jubilee, Sunday, not only had the Mustang boys soccer team repeated as state champions in a 2-1 win over Radford, it put a cap on the most decorated season in GMHS history.
The day before, the Mustang girls soccer team won its third consecutive state title, and the boys tennis team picked up a 6th title in 10 years. This past winter, the girls basketball team won its second consecutive championship and the Scholastic Bowl team picked up its fourth championship title. George Mason’s championship year all started in the fall when the girls cross country team brought home the state title, which was the second ever for the team.
“Still success has nothing to do with trophies,” Horn said.
“Next year we want to increase participation numbers, advance our skill sets, improve our off-season training opportunities, and our in-season strength and conditioning. We will also create opportunities for student-athletes to learn and demonstrate leadership, character and maturity, and develop a comprehensive student-athlete academic advisory program.”
Mason Soccer Teams Win State Championships
June 14, 2010 by Special to the Falls Church Times · 1 Comment
By LINDA HAMILL AND DENNIS O’ROURKE
Special to the Falls Church Times
June 14, 2010
Three Times a Charm for the Ladies
With a pair of goals from junior Hannah Walker and another from sophomore Leah Roth, George Mason’s Lady Mustangs defeated Radford 3-1 in a 90 minute battle for the championship. Mason downed the Radford Bobcats in a match that was controlled by the Mustang midfield and defense for a majority of the game. Mason girls have now won the Group A State Soccer Championship 3 years in a row.
A Sweet Sunday for the Mason Boys
The Mason boys team defeated Radford 2 – 1 in their game played Sunday as their Saturday game was called due to thunder and lighting. The Mason boys team were also defending state champions — winning their second year in a row.
George Mason Girls Reach State Soccer Finals
June 12, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · 7 Comments
By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
June 12, 2010
The George Mason Girls soccer team defeated Gate City, 5-1, on Friday to win a spot in today’s state championship game at Radford University. The Lady Mustangs will face Radford, which defeated Madison County, 5-2, in the other semi-final match up.
On Tuesday Mason defeated Northumberland, 7-0, in the quarter-finals.
Mason Girls and Boys Win Regional Soccer Titles
June 6, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · 1 Comment
Seniors Kelley Frank, Nicole Mitchell, & Karen Hamill hoist the Region B 2010 Championship Trophy
George Mason High School Girls Soccer VA 2010 Region B Champions
Photos by Linda Hamill
By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
June 6, 2010
The George Mason Lady Mustangs captured the Region B Soccer Trophy on their home turf Friday evening, defeating the Madison County Mountaineers, 4-1. Madison scored first, but Mason answered with two goals in the first half by Hannah Walker and Violet Miller. Leah Roth capped the win, netting twice in the second half.
The George Mason boys team also advanced Friday, routing Nelson County, 9-0.
The state quarterfinals begin on Tuesday with a double header at George Mason. The Mason girls will face Northumberland and the boys will play Nandua. Game times are 5 pm and 7 pm, but the order of play has not been set.
GMHS Girls in Region B Soccer Final Tonight
June 4, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · 1 Comment
By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
June 4, 2010
The George Mason Girls Soccer team will meet Madison County on Friday, June 4th at 7 pm for the Region B Championship game held at GMHS.
The last time the teams faced each other the game went to four overtimes and ended in a Mustang victory on penalty kicks. Goalkeeper Nicole Mitchell stopped the first two Madison PK’s as Mason went on to a 3-0 win.
Wednesday night the Mustangs defeated Central-Woodstock High,10-0, to advance to the regional final. Madision defeated Clark County, 2-0, in the other semi-final game.
The George Mason boys are away at Nelson County in their Regional Final tonight.
Mason Soccer Marches to Regional Finals
June 3, 2010 by Dave Witzel · Leave a Comment
Jordan Robarge shoots on goal against Altavista
Franky Andrianarison brings the ball upfield
(Photos by Tracy Back)
By DAVE WITZEL
Falls Church Times Staff
June 2, 2010
George Mason High Schools Boys and Girls soccer teams won decisive victories tonight earning themselves spots in the Virginia Region B Finals. The Boys defeated Altavista 6 to 1 while the Girls overwhelmed Central High of Woodstock VA 10 to 0.
Both teams will play in Regional Finals games on Friday night June 4th, at locations to be announced.
Mason Girls Soccer District Tournament Champs
May 29, 2010 by (see byline) · 1 Comment
By LINDA HAMILL
Special to the Falls Church Times
May 29, 2010
The Madison County Mountaineers battled George Mason High School’s varsity girls soccer team to a draw, 0-0, through four overtime periods Thursday night in the Bull Run District Tournament Championship. But the Mustangs won the game in penalty kicks, 3-0 behind the outstanding performance of their senior keeper, Nicole Mitchell, who stopped the first two Madison PK’s.
Mustang coach Jennifer Parsons was named Bull Run District Coach of the Year and Junior, Violet Miller was named Bull Run District Player of the Year.
After claiming the regular season and tournament Bull Run titles, Mason will begin regional play with a home game on Monday. After the Memorial Day parade, come support both the GMHS Boys’ (5 PM) and Girls’ (7 PM) teams for a double-header of great soccer.
