On To State for GM Boys & Girls Soccer
June 5, 2014 by Dave Witzel · 1 Comment
Daniel Donovan saves a goal for the Mustangs in their victory over Maggie Walker on Wednesday night. (Photo by Marybeth Connelly)
By David Witzel
Falls Church Times Staff
June 5, 2014
Victories in last night’s Regional Semifinal matches have assured both George Mason’s Boys and Girls Soccer teams of another trip to Radford and the State soccer tournament. The Girls defeated Goochland 10 to 0 at Goochland while the Boys faced down Richmond’s Maggie Walker 5 to 2.
The Girls beat Buffalo Gap 10 to 0 on Monday while the Boys defeated Wilson Memorial 4 to 0, both at home, to advance to the Region Semifinal. Read more
GMHS Girls & Boys Soccer on to State
May 30, 2013 by Dave Witzel · Leave a Comment
By David Witzel
Falls Church Times Staff
May 30, 2013
George Mason’s Boys and Girls varsity soccer teams won both sides of a double-header last night to assure trips to the State Tournament.
In the semi-final round of the Region B Tournament, the Mustang Girls defeated Appomattox County 7 to 0, while the boys overcame a tough Nelson County team to win 2 to 1. The victories guarantee a trip to the 2013 State Championship Tournament which will start with quarterfinal games for both teams at home on June 4.
In a spirited display, all seven of the Girls goals came with Mason playing one player down following a questionable red card in the middle of the first period. The boys dominated their game against Nelson County but had a hard time finding the net. Heroic work by the Nelson goalkeeper Francisco Becerra-Torres and several shots off the frame kept the game tight.
The Girls enter the State Tournament on a quest to win their 6th straight state title and 8th overall. The Boys return to State for the third time in four years after failing to leave District play last year.
The Mustang Girls won the Bull Run District regular season in a play-off game against Clarke County 3 to 0 and then lost the final game of the District tournament, again to Clarke 1 to 0 at home. They finished the regular season with a 14-2-0 record, both losses 1 to 0 against Clarke County.
The Boys team went through the regular season and District Tournament undefeated, beating Clarke County in the Tournament 2 to 1. The boys finished District play with a 12-0-1 record, marred only by a scoreless tie against last-year’s Virginia Group A State Champion, Manassas Park.
The Girls travel to Stuarts Draft High School on Friday 5/31 for the Region B Championship game at 6pm. Stuarts Draft defeated Clarke 2 to 1 on their way to the Region title game.
The Boys travel to Stonewall Jackson High School for their game, also on Friday, at 7pm.
Soccer Team Seeking New Players
September 5, 2011 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
The Premier Athletics Club U13 Arsenal Boys soccer team has openings for a few additional players. Interested players or parents should contact the Team Manager. Games begin Saturday, September 10.
Mustang Soccer Lands 4-Peat and Close-2nd
June 13, 2011 by Dave Witzel · Leave a Comment
Mustang Girls Celebrate Their 4th Straight State Title {Photo Credit: Charlotte Hyland}
Falls Church Times Staff
June 12, 2011
The George Mason Girls Soccer team won an unprecedented fourth-straight Virginia State Group A soccer championship defeating Clark County 2 to 0 in Radford on Saturday. The George Mason Boys fell to Manassas Park 3 to 2 in a hard-fought contest to finish as runner-up.
The Girls defeated Radford 5 to 0 on Friday to advance to the State Finals hosted at Radford University in Radford, VA.
In the finals, George Mason defeated Bull Run District rival Clark County for the fifth time this season. Senior Violet Miller and Junior Leah Roth found the back of the net for George Mason.
Senior Mustang Girls and Their Coaches Host Their 4th State Champion Trophy. {Photo Credit: Charlotte Hyland}
Violet Miller (10) and Leah Roth (20) accounted for the 2 goals scored in the State Final. {Photo Credit: Charlotte Hyland}
George Mason Boys Soccer, 2011 {Photo Credit: Tracy Back}
Jordon Robarge Takes a Shot while Paul Darmstadter (7) follows and Harris Schaffer (12) waits in the box during the 2011 State Division A Semi-finals against Galax. {Photo Credit: Tracy Back}
The Boys soundly defeated Galax 8 to 0 on Friday to challenge Manassas Park in the Saturday Final, a rematch of the District and Regional Finals.
Breakdowns during the final 12 minutes of the first half led to the Mustangs giving up three goals to a strong Man Park side. Returning in the second half to play with considerable intensity, a Mustang goal by Cole Hinson and a successful penalty kick by Eion Oosterbaan allowed George Mason to pull within one, but they were unable to equalize.
The Mustang Boys defeated Manassas Park in their first meeting of the season, but have lost the following four matches to their new rival. This was the Cougars first State soccer title. Mason has played in the State finals six times since 1999, winning five times, including the past two years.
The Washington Post provided good coverage of both the Girls’ and Boys’ games.
Mustang Soccer Marches to State
June 5, 2011 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
George Mason Girls Soccer Hoisting Bull Run District 2011 Trophy {photo credit: John Brett, FCCPS}
By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
June 5, 2011
George Mason’s Girls Soccer team clinched the Virginia Region B Championship on Friday with a 2 to 1 victory over Clark County High School and are headed to the State Tournament to try for their fourth straight State Champion title. Meanwhile the Boys lost to their new rival Manassas Park High School 2 to 1, but will nonetheless also continue to the State Tournament in pursuit of their third straight State title.
The Lady Mustangs’ victory over Clark County was their fourth this season and followed a tense District Championship match that was marred by a controversial red card against Mason. The call was reversed on appeal.
They will play the quarterfinals round of the State Tournament on Tuesday night, June 7, at home against Northampton High School.
Tyler Back makes a stop against Manassas Park in Friday’s Game {photo credit: Brad Mills}
Though George Mason had never lost to Manassas Park before this year, the two teams have quickly become fierce rivals, playing some great soccer. Manassas Park has now claimed the Bull Run District and Region B titles by beating George Mason. With two victories in State play, the Mustangs might have another shot at Manassas Park in the State Finals.
Mason’s Cole Hinson (10) Challenges Manassas Park Rafael Gomez (4) {photo credit: Brad Mills}
GMHS Soccer Star Headed to Richmond
February 16, 2011 by Falls Church Times Staff · 1 Comment
By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
February 16, 2011
George Mason High School senior Violet Miller has signed a National Letter of Intent to play Division 1 soccer at the University of Richmond.
Miller, a three-year starter for Mason Coach Jennifer Parsons, helped propel the Mustangs to three consecutive VHSL Group A state championships. She has tallied 76 goals in her high-school career while garnering first-team All District, All Region, and All State honors in each of her three seasons. In 2010 Miller was the Bull Run District, Region B and Group A State Player of the Year.
In addition to her play for George Mason and the Washington Freedom U20 team in the summer of 2010, Miller has had a stellar career for Coach Jac Cicala and the McLean MPS Azul, helping that team win Virginia State Cup Championships in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2011.
Miller also is the Senior Class President at George Mason High School, a member of the National Honor Society, and volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House in Fairfax, Virginia, and Sunrise Assisted Living facility in Falls Church.
U14 Boys Soccer Team Places 2nd in League Tournament
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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.
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