Boys’ Basketball
Mustangs Frustrated in Disappointing
62- 58 Loss to Loudoun County

By Andy Pribulka (December 21, 2006)

The boys’ basketball team fell to the Loudoun County Raiders 62-58 Wednesday in the Mustang Gym at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School.

The Mustangs played an uncoordinated game against the Raiders, turning the ball over while mishandling the ball on many occasions. Mason managed to miss several short range baskets, and lost rebounds that gave easy points to Loudoun County. The team also managed to miss on several foul shots early in the game which hurt them later on.

The game began with points from seniors Jack Settje (20 points), Ben Zorn (8 points), and junior Mike Schwengel (13 points). After one quarter of play, the Mustangs had a 16-10 lead and looked to pull away in the second quarter. The Raiders instead moved closer, and managed to tie the game at 26 by the half.

By the end of the third quarter, Mason had mustered a 41-39 advantage. Needing only eight more minutes of solid basketball, Mason’s rebound and turnover woes proved costly and put Loudoun ahead 56-48 with 2:34 left in the game. Despite a spectacular three point shot by Jack Settje which brought Mason to within three points, it was the closest they could get.

Wednesday’s loss came a day after a solid win away at Briar Woods. The 4-5 Mustangs look to even their record tonight against undefeated Park View at 7:30 in the Mary Ellen Henderson gym.