Lady Mustangs Win Regional Opener, Move on to Semifinal
February 22, 2012 by (see byline) · 1 Comment
By STEVEN BRIESE
February 22, 2012
The George Mason High School girls basketball team defeated Goochland High School 68-35 Wednesday night in the first round of the Region B Tournament, earning a spot in Friday’s Regional semifinal.
In the game played at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School, the Bulldogs of Goochland started fast, hitting their first two shots to take a 5-0 lead. Mason Coach LaBryan Thomas encouraged his team to tighten the defense and saw the results right away. Three consecutive fast break baskets later, Mason was ahead 8-5, on the way to a 19-0 run. Mason ended the first quarter leading 23-7.
The Mustangs continued the pressure in the second quarter. Freshman Ava Roth finished the quarter with two steals that she took straight to the hoop to send Mason into the break leading 40-19.
The Lady Mustangs used their three point shooting in the third quarter to increase their lead to 30 points after back to back field goals by Sophomores Juliana Rollo and Jaya Chavern. Coach Thomas then gave the starters some well deserved rest and tried several combinations on the floor.
Senior Lauren Kane led all scorers with 18 points in her last game on the hardwood at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School. Stephanie Cheney tallied 13, Ashley Alexander scored 10, and Freshman Katie Goodwin added eight. The balanced scoring for the Lady Mustangs was completed by Jaya Chavern with five points, Ava Roth with four points, Leah Roth and Juliana Rollo with three each, and Taylor Briese with two.
The Lady Mustangs continue their pursuit of a return trip to the State Tournament with a 7pm game at Strasburg High School Friday night.
WEDNESDAY, 2/22: GMHS Trainer to Present Concussion Info
February 22, 2012 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
George Mason High School Athletic Trainer Vicki Galliher will present information on the effect of concussions on student athletes Thursday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mustang Cafe at GMHS.
Galliher’s presentation will include a discussion of the following topics.
- What happens to the brain when it sustains a concussion?
- Why is a concussion more dangerous for an adolescent or teenager versus an adult?
- How does a concussion affect academic performance?
- What’s the difference between post-concussion syndrome versus second-impact syndrome
- What’s the best way to assess the severity of a concussion?
- How will you know when the concussion has healed?
- What are the long-term health and medical implications for kids who sustain multiple concussions?
For additional information about the program, please email Coach Galliher.
WEDNESDAY, 2/22: Mustang Girls Start Regional Basketball Play Tonight
February 22, 2012 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
The George Mason High School girls varsity basketball team will play its opening game in the Regional tourney against Goochland High School tonight, Wednesday February 22, at 6pm at the Mary Ellen Henderson gymnasium.
