George Mason University softball catcher Sydnee Wells (above), a 2016 Crescenta Valley High School graduate, participated in the Charleston Southern Tournament held recently. It was the first time since 2013 that George Mason University took part in the contest, traveling to Charleston, S.C. to face Hartford, St. Bonaventure and two games against Charleston Southern. The Mason Patriots swept the Bonnies last year by a combined score of 19-3 in three games.

At the end of February, the Patriots were 1-2 against Hartford, 4-9 against Charleston Southern and 4-2 against St. Bonaventure.