MHS Boys Basketball Stays Hot at Home, Dominates Warren County

BY RYAN MCCAFFERTY

Looking to build upon an impressive win over William Monroe last Friday, the Meridian boys’ basketball team welcomed the Warren County some midweek hoops action. Last time these two teams faced each other, on January 13th, the Mustangs won in convincing fashion to the tune of 83-46, and following a 47-24 rout by the JV team, tonight figured to be similarly lopsided. Warren but Meridian scored the game’s next ten points and led 26-9 after a quarter, and their hot shooting continued in the second as the home team took a 45-17 advantage into halftime.

The Mustangs stayed on the gas, quickly scoring six more points to open up the third quarter and forcing a Warren timeout. Meridian head coach Jim Smith slowly began pulling his starters as it was clear the lead was safe, and the bench unit held serve and then some. They led 65-30 after three, and then continued to pull away for a final tally of 82-36, an even wider margin than last time.

Grant Greiner and Wyatt Trundle both scored 14 points to lead the effort, while Will Davis also got in double figures with 11. Eleven players scored in total as everyone was able to get plenty of run, and the Mustangs hit ten three-pointers.

MHS Environmental Club Collecting Plastic

The Meridian Environmental Club asks the FCCPS Community to collect Plastic Film Waste and drop it off at the Meridian main entrance.

Please help keep plastic out of waterways by collecting plastic film for the NexTrex Challenge — a challenge from Dec. to April to collect and weigh as much plastic film trash as possible. Students are asked to set up plastic film collection spaces in their homes and bring them into collection bins at school periodically.

MHS Basketball Hosts Youth Night

Come out to support Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball

This Friday, February 3rd at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Meridian High School gym.

Elementary and Middle School students wearing a youth basketball jersey will be admitted free. Parents/community members must purchase tickets online (no cash accepted at the gate).

Choral Department Present Show

The Meridian High School and Henderson Middle School Choral Department present “A Dessert on Broadway” on Friday, February 3rd at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 4th at 2:00 p.m. at the Meridian High School Auditorium. Admission is $5 and includes a fancy dessert and beverage served at Intermission.

Order Mulch by March 15

One can order mulch by

March 15, which will be delivered by March 25. Bags of mulch will be $6.00 per bag, with a free delivery if one buys 20 bags or more to a local Falls Church City address. All others available for pick up. Buy now at www.mustangfanshop.com

MHS Cyber Club are State Champions

The Meridian High School CyberPatriot Club season ended with three teams competing in the Gold tier semifinals. Among these teams was Team Diphenhydramine of Matthew Janicki, Jose Perez, Carlos Ortiz, Carson Ramey, Will Kroboth, and Joseph Ziayee. During last month’s State Round competition, Team Diphenhydramine earned a 2nd place rank for the state in the Gold TIER. Congrats to all teams that have worked hard to learn more about Cyber Defense by securing virtual networks.

THE MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL CyberPatriot Club season ended with three teams competing in the Gold tier semifinals. (P����: S���� K�����)

Opportunity to Share Career Experience

school to becoming a working adult. Soon-to-be graduates from the 2023 Senior class will be the audience on this day. All professions are welcome. Please get in touch with Regan Davis at davisr@fccps.org or complete the form below to sign up to share one’s career experience. SCHOOLS PAGE 8 | FEBRUARY 2 - 8, 2023 FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS | FCNP.COM

Senior Living Print Date: February 9th 55+ Retirement Lifestyle Communities Independent & Assisted Living Memory Care • Senior-Related Services & Supplies Home Health Care • Activities & Amenities Open Houses, Tours & More Contact: Sue Johnson sjohnson@fcnp.com • 703-587-1282 Contact: Sue Johnson sjohnson@fcnp.com • 703-587-1282 Camp Issue Print Date February 16th Advertise Your Winter, Spring, Summer Camps Sports, Educational, Sleep Away, Music & Theater Workshops, Etc.