Patriot Brew 8/18: Spirit In The Sky

Spirit Squads Earn Bid To Nationals

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Patriot Brew Crew
August 18, 2023

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TGIF Patriots. Let’s get the mind rolling a little early on a Friday with our new version of the hottest sports trend on the internet these days.

That’s right, we’ve got the Immaculate Grid - Patriot Version.

See how many you can knock out and get your day started with some Green and Gold memories.

You know what else is rolling? The 2023-24 Mason athletic calendar as we got underway last night in Fairfax. We’ve got details and much more!

What all is stirring in today’s Brew? You don’t want to miss!

⚽️ Off and Running
👋 Hey, We’re New Here
🎉 Nationals Or Bust
​⭐ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Nationals Or Bust. For the first-time ever, Mason spirit squads got an experience they had never had before, the annual National Dance Alliance and National Cheerleaders Association Camp.

Because of their showing and work during the week, all THREE of the Mason squads participating in the week earned bids to Nationals, set to be held on April 10-13, 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The Patriots dance team earned a silver medal in the NDA Collegiate Best Team Dance out of 10 teams earning a spirit stick and a bid to Nationals. Riley Sears and Hannah Hall-Salem earned All-American recognition for their expertise with the Masonettes Dance Team.

Mason cheer's coed team and all-girl team each received a spirit stick for their outstanding spirit and bids to Nationals.

🔼 Off and Running. The Mason women’s soccer team kicked off their 2023 campaign on Thursday with a challenging season opener against reigning Sun Belt Champion, Old Dominion.

The Monarchs opened with two goals in the first 20 minutes and held strong to capture the 3-0 victory over the Patriots.

Mason will get back to work for another challenge on Sunday when it faces the first road test of the year, a 1 pm showdown at Appalachian State on Sunday afternoon.

🔼 Getting to Know You. Our “Get To Know” series continues with our men’s basketball team with a deeper look into some new faces in Green and Gold this summer: Darius Maddox and Jalen Haynes.

We definitely like Darius’ nickname. Let’s get that on display this season at the Patriot Center.

🔼 Hey, We’re New Here . Following along with last night’s women’s soccer game and not recognizing some of the new names?

It marks the second straight year that Coach Puppione and staff have brought in a large class with last year’s totaling nearly 30 new faces coming to Fairfax.

The freshman come from different parts of the country, as well as Canada. Mason's newest players hail from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Missouri, Florida, Connecticut, Colorado and Ontario.
 
"Coming from the nation's top leagues and clubs, our freshmen fit our game model and team culture. We have national champions, state champions and players with high level playing experience. They have the good character we are looking for, the talent and the competitiveness to add value to our team on and off the field.,” Coach Puppione said.

🎉 ENTER TO WIN

That’s right, we’ve got your chance to take home official Patriots Merchandise thanks to our friend at Virginia529!

All you have to do is fill out the form and you’ve got a shot to take home an Official Patriot Baseball Hat, Long-Sleeve Mason Athletics T-Shirt, and an Official Mason Men's Basketball Jersey!

⚾️ A NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

Big League Company. It’s back baby!

Come out and show your Patriot pride as the Nationals host George Mason University Day at the ballpark!

Join Mason alumni, students, parents, faculty and fans as the Patriots take over the ballpark for a day. Everyone who purchases a ticket through this link will receive an exclusive George Mason University Day cobranded ¼ Zip Pullover.

Mason Athletics' Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis will be throwing out the game's first pitch! Join fellow alumni and fans at Nationals game!

🤔 PATRIOT TRIVIA

Captain Clutch. We are just SIX days away from the start of the 2023 campaign for Mason men’s soccer squad.

This year’s squad returns six different players who scored a goal last fall for the Green and Gold.

Who is the only returner to score a game-winning goal last season?

Got a guess?

Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Henry Wachsman.

The veteran defensive midfielder scored his first collegiate goal in a thrilling 2-1 win over St. Bonaventure last September.

⭐️ Finish the week strong!