On the last possession of the game, Mason set up a three-point play. The shot was off but sophomore guard Bella Paradiso managed to gather the rebound and put the ball back up. Unfortunately, Paradiso’s second chance also didn’t connect and sealed the loss for the Mustangs.

Mason swimmers dominated from the opening to final events, starting with first and second place finishes for A and B relay teams in the Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay, as well as the Boys 400 Yard Freestyle Relay. Mustangs won 14 of 16 individual races and took first in every relay event. In four events, Mason swimmers swept first, second and third place, compounding points.

The Mustangs got a hot start by tallying 33 points in the first half to the Generals’ 18, seemingly paving the way for a safe win. However, the teams appeared to swap mojos in the second half as Mason added only 11 points to Washington-Liberty’s 34.

Younger faces take on bigger roles both on and off the court for George Mason High School’s boys basketball team as it started its season with a 55-43 loss over Independence High School and, coincidentally, a 55-43 win over Park View High School.