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Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:09 AM

Adversity in 2025 Paves the Way for Greater Success in 2026

Adversity in 2025 Paves the Way for Greater Success in 2026
Mason sophomore center Jackson Contrucci’s talent in snapping the ball and blocking will serve the Punchers well in 2026. Photo by Ralph Arvesen

A couple of days after the 2025 football season ended, head coach Wade Griffin was on a softball diamond with his youngest daughter, Carsyn.

Though he will coach the 2026 Mason High School softball team, Griffin took a quick look back at the football season and pointed out many of the positives that he believes will pave the way to greater success in 2026.

Among them are the members of the class of 2027 and the linemen who set a tone in the trenches on both sides of the ball. This season was one of development and growth, which was obvious during the pre-district campaign when the Punchers began Mason from starting the season winless.

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