Mason Soccer Teams Win State Championships

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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George Mason Boys Soccer Finishes Season Undefeated

May 20, 2010 by Dave Witzel · 1 Comment 

Mustangs forward Jordan Robarge (19) takes a shot while Andrew Arias (10) closes in.
 (Photos by Tracy Back)

By DAVE WITZEL
Falls Church Times Staff

May 20, 2010

With a 7 to 2 victory over Manassas Park on Tuesday the Mustang Boys soccer team completed a perfect 10-0-0 season in Bull Run District play. The Mustangs also defeated Rappahannock County 4 to nil on Monday in a rescheduled game.

The Mustangs are the top seed in the Bull Run District Tournament and will play the winner of Madison County/Strasburg at George Mason on Monday at 8 p.m. Read more

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GM Lady Mustangs Honor Senior Soccer Players,
Continue March to 3rd District Championship

May 15, 2010 by (see byline) · Leave a Comment 

Kelley Frank, Shelley Gresko, Karen Hamill, Maddy McAllister, Nicole Peyton and Nicole Mitchell.

By LINDA HAMILL
Special to the Falls Church Times

May 15, 2010

George Mason Lady Mustangs soccer team honored their senior players and continued their march toward a third consecutive district championship on Friday with a 10-0 victory over Rappahannock County.  The weather held for the senior ceremonies recognizing the six Mustangs who will graduate in June.

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