The George Mason High School Scholastic Bowl team claimed the Conference 35 tournament title last weekend. After a first-round bye, the team beat Strasburg High School (320-80) and then Clarke County High School twice (285-140, 300-95) in a double elimination tournament. Pictured above, from left to right, are Ben Cohen, Coach Jamie Scharff, Jarman Taylor, Elinore McLain, Matthew Earman, and Alex Warren. The undefeated (for the last two years) Mustangs head to regional competition on Jan. 31. (Photo: Courtesy Jill Warren)

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