Busloads of Mustangs charged down to Virginia Commonwealth University for the basketball state tournaments Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10. Both the girls and boys basketball teams competed in the semi-finals and finals of their respective brackets.

With multiple games in a short period of time, many Mason students found themselves traveling to and from Richmond several times over the weekend to see the teams play.

Lasso Online sports reporter Graham Parvinkarimi made a video recap of the boys semi-finals game, the girls state final, and the boys state final. Watch them to see how it all turned out.

Girls Basketball State Finals 2012

Boys Basketball State Finals 2012

Boys Basketball State Semi-Finals 2012

The George Mason Mustangs finished a stellar 26-6 season as the 2012 VHSL Group A Division Two Runners-Up in their first appearance in the championship game since 1955. The squad fell to Lancaster 66-51. Noel Osbusan (12 above) led Mason scoring with 21. Mason's season long sharp shooter, senior Nate Ogle, broke his right wrist during a previous game and could only watch. Junior Will Nunley took up the slack with 17 points, nine rebounds.

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CAUGHT ON THE WEB: Mason Boys Basketball

Mason's Boys' Deepest Run In State Tourney Since '55 Falls Short - News-Press
PLAY BY PLAY: Mason High Boys Hang in, But Fall to Lancaster, 66-51 - News-Press

Mason’s Title Run Ends With Loss to Lancaster - Patch

The George Mustang Lady Mustangs captured their third VHSL State Group A Division Two Championship in four years, defeating Region D champion Gate City 50-47. Senior Lauren Kane led Mason scoring with 16 including two clutch free throws in the final seconds to give the Mustangs the breathing room to hold the lead long enough for the clock to run out.

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CAUGHT ON THE WEB: Mason Girls Basketball

Kane Comes up Big for Mason in State Hoops Championship Game - Patch

Mason High Girls Win Third State Title in 4 Years - News-Press

Lady Mustangs Beat Gate City, State Champs! - Times

George Mason wins Virginia A Div. 2 title - Washington Post

The Mustangs got a chance to play on the biggest of stages Saturday, March 3, 2012 when they faced Essex High School at Virginia Commonwealth University. For the seniors on the team, this was a chance at redemption after suffering a heart-breaking loss at VCU last year.

Both teams came out with passion as they knew that a chance to be one of the final four teams left in the state was at stake. Lasso Online sports reporter Graham Parvinkarimi was at the game to film the action. Watch the video to see which team prevailed.

The George Mason Boys and Girls basketball teams return to the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Final Four this week after two quarterfinal wins in Richmond, Saturday.

The Mustangs punched their tickets to the final four with a boys victory, 56-52 over Essex, and the Lady Mustangs defeating Sussex Central 66-36.

Caught on the Web: Mason Basketball

Mason Fends Off Late Comeback, Advance to Semifinals - Patch

Mustang Boys, Girls Win Quarterfinals, Head to Basketball Final Four - Times

Mason Girls, Boys Back To States Final Four With Wins - News-Press

Mason Boys Advance to State Semifinals With 56-52 Win - News-Press

LIVE UPDATES: Mason Girls Crush Sussex Central, 66-36, Head to VHSL Semis - News-Press

Mason Boys Top Essex, Head to VHSL State Semifinals - News-Press

NEXT GAMES:

Thursday, March 8

8:45 p.m. - Mason (25-5) vs. Glenvar (23-5) (Girls Basketball)
+ VHSL Semifinal - Siegel Center, Richmond - Tickets $10
+ VHSL Girls D2 Bracket

Friday, March 9

12:15 p.m. - Mason (24-5) vs. Fort Chiswell (20-5) (Boys Basketball)
+ VHSL Semifinal - Siegel Center, Richmond - Tickets $10
+ VHSL Boys D2 Bracket