Loveland Student Athletes will selling door to door March 4th
The Loveland Athletic Boosters Spring Mulch Sale Fundraiser offers high quality yard mulch for purchase by the bag, in bulk, or by the pallet. They begin taking orders in February and offer free local delivery to your home in early April, 2016.
The Loveland Athletic Boosters is a non-profit organization composed of adult volunteers. The primary purpose of the Boosters is to generate income to supplement the Athletic Department’s budget. Money is raised by running concessions, fundraising, and through Booster Membership Dues. The Loveland Athletic Boosters are involved and directly support numerous programs to promote school spirit and enthusiasm. THANKS to ALL for supporting our organization!
Willie Lutz is a former sports writer for Loveland Magazine. He is currently enrolled at Ohio State. He is really, really coming into his own. Thank you Art Jarvis and Jarvis Global Investments for supporting Loveland Magazine’s young interns over all these many years. This is a wonderful column by Willie about the Xavier Musketeers win last night.
Head coach Chris Mack would be the first one to tell you that this was not what he had envisioned for his 2016-2017 Xavier team: coming off of a two seed…
Loveland, Ohio – LHS Gymnasium – On the evening of Thursday, March 15, Loveland High School held their seasonal sports awards. Athletic Director, Julie Renner, hosted the winter sports awards– a chance to recognize top-performing high school athletes and teams in the District.
Wrestling and Academic Team trophies
After commending parents, coaches, team liaisons and student athletes with a GPA above 3.5, Renner announced All-Conference winners in the Eastern Cincinnati Conference. They are as follows:
Honorable Mention:
Riley Bullock – Dive
Vaughn Richter – Boys Swim
Courtney Mennen – Girls Swim
Drew Vanderhorst – Wrestling
Kate Garry – Girls Basketball
Jalen Greiser – Boys Basketball
Ethan Bell – Boys Bowling
Malorie Scharfenberger – Girls bowling
Second Team:
Cole Swartz – Academic Team
Brandon Day – Boys Swim
Sarah Klenke – Girls Swim
Cade Smeller – Wrestling
Dominic Ferreri – Wrestling
Jillian Hayes – Girls Basketball
Mitch Robinson – Boys Basketball
Mitch Suder – Boys Basketball
Wyatt French – Boys Bowling
Aaron Autin – Boys Bowling
Caitlyn Campbell – Girls Bowling
First Team:
Henry Daumeyer – Academic Team
Richard Mendoza – Wrestling
Colin Durham – Wrestling
Blake Poteet – Wrestling
Nate Lawry – Wrestling
Ian Knabe – Wrestling
As the night progressed, Renner presented the sportsperson of the season awards to athletes on each team that stood out as players and teammates. Renner read personal bios written by coaches of honored athletes.
From left to right: Nate Lawry, Vaughn Richter, Anna Cooper, Reagan Patton, Joe Carver, Tess Locasto, Carlie Hicks, Cameron Bender, Grant Leever and Julie Renner
Wrestler, Nate Lawry:
Nate is epitome of hard work, leadership, and loyalty to a team. Nate has been part of the wrestling team for the past 4 years. Nate has not always been a varsity starter. Undeterred by this, Nate always knew his role and place on the team. He has always worked hard and led by example. If someone needed extra work- Nate would volunteer, if someone got injured- Nate would step in. If someone was not working hard- Nate would give them a gentle reminder. It is through this kind of determination and dedication that Nate finally became 152 LB starter for the wrestling team this year. Nate’s leadership was invaluable part of the wrestling team’s success and ECC championship. Nate achieved many milestone’s this year; Team Captain, League Champ, Sectional Placer, and won 28 matches as a Senior. All of these are great achievements. However, it is his dedication to the wrestling program that separates him from the rest of his teammates. It is an honor and a privilege for the Loveland Coaching Staff to name Nate Lawry the Wrestling team’s Sportsman of the Year.
Wrestler, Nate Lawry
Mens swimmer, Vaughn Richter:
Vaughn is someone who could set his mind to a task and accomplish it. He came into the program and was a pleasant surprise to myself and my fellow coaches with his pure speed. Not only has Vaughn shaped into a good swimmer over the past 3 years, he is a good person outside of the water. Vaughn is intelligent, hardworking and dedicated which make him the perfect swimmer for Sports Person of the Season. Congratulations Vaughn.
Vaughn Richter at the ECC championship
Womens basketball, Anna Cooper:
Anna is a first year varsity letter winner. She stepped into the starting point guard role and earned the respect of her teammates and coaches. She quietly led by example with a positive attitude on and off the court. She handled the pressure of playing the point guard position and persevered through tough games. Anna’s character sets the example for the all athletes in the program by representing the CORE Values of respect, responsibility, integrity and pride at Loveland High School. Anna was a pleasure to coach and has another year to be an impact player in the program.
Anna Cooper prepares to shoot against Withrow
Womens swimmer, Reagan Patton:
Reagan’s dedication to the team is hard to be matched. Throughout her 4 years as a varsity swimmers she has grown in and out of the water. Reagan is a natural leader and a positive role model to her fellow athletes. She is someone I could count on and someone who I depended on during the season. Reagan embodies the Swimming Sports Person of the Season with her impeccable work ethic and determination. Congratulations Reagan as being the recipient of Sports Person of the Season.
Swimmer, Reagan Patton
Academic team, Grant Leever:
Grant has been on academic team all four years of high school and has been on the Varsity team since his sophomore year. Grant is incredibly dedicated to the team. He is the only member of the team who takes post-secondary classes, therefore, many times he has to come back to school from his college courses to attend practices and meets. This shows amazing dedication to the team. In addition, Grant is always willing to help the team out by being flexible with what rounds he is playing in as well as switching what he is studying for the betterment of the team. He is an excellent role model and exemplifies what it means to be a Tiger.
Academic team player, Grant Leever
Cheerleader, Tess Locasto:
When someone says Tess’s name a few words come to mind: leadership, optimism, spirited and passion. I’ve been fortunate enough to coach Tess the last 3 years and it’s been apparent that her leadership skills have only grown stronger. She is always the first to take initiative and get her teammates to start stretching and/or practice without having to be told, the first to teach her team and the underclassmen new material or even to refresh the old material and to even get Tiger Nation involved. Her optimism and positive outlook for our competitive team, knowing and encouraging her teammates to put their best performance out and to leave it all on the mat, helped us to take second place this year. Her spirit and passion for the sport can so easily be read all over her face while she is cheering. There is not a time you could look at the team and not see her happy to be there, genuinely smiling and enjoying what she did on the field, court or on the mat. Our hope is that she continues to strengthen these qualities and to utilize them as she moves on to hopefully cheer at the University of Cincinnati. She has been such an asset to Loveland High School and to our Cheer Program and will be missed.
Cheerleader, Tess Locasto
Womens bowler, Carlie Hicks:
Carlie was an integral part of the bowling team this past season. Outside of her consistent, and solid play, she was a fantastic teammate. Carlie was constantly supportive to those who needed it. This attitude did not only include our team, but any team we were playing. She would hand out high fives, and offer words of encouragement to our opponents as well. Carlie is a model teammate and this level of leadership will be hard to replace.
Bowler, Carlie Hicks
Mens bowler, Cameron Bender:
Cameron has been a member of the Boys’ Bowling team for four years. And whether his role was manager, JV member or a Varsity contributor, he always did what was asked of him with no hesitation. We can’t substitute in and out as freely as some other sports. So there were times when Cameron found himself as a supporter and not a participant…but he never complained. Instead, he accepted his role by always being prepared to give his best when called upon. It’s been a pleasure to coach Cameron over the past few years.
Mens bowler, Cameron Bender
Mens Basketball, Mitch Suder:
Mitch led the team in rebounding, field goal percentage, and was second on the team in scoring. He was also chosen to the All ECC 2nd Team. His dedication to working hard during practices pushed his teammates to do the same. Mitch leads by example and, with many teammates who were underclassmen, this is the type of respect and responsibility a team needs modeled each day. His leadership, communication, hard work, coachability, and positive attitude are greatly appreciated by all his coaches.
Mitch Suder goes for a layup against Sycamore
Diver, Joe Carver:
Throughout his four years on the diving team at Loveland High School, Joe has always put his teammates first. He made an effort to get to know all of his teammates on a personal level and made attending all team functions a high priority. He is the type of athlete that always went out of his way to ensure that every member of the team felt welcomed and included. Furthermore, Joe took his diving career and physical fitness to a new level this season. He went from being cut after 5 dives at sectionals last season to qualifying for the district meet this season and placing 4th in the ECC meet. Joe trained continuously throughout the off season and attended numerous out of town training trips. Joe’s leadership, work ethic, and positive attitude will certainly be missed next season. Congratulations and best of luck next year at the University of Cincinnati!
Diver, Joe Carver
4-year varsity players were given plaques and recognition
Academic team and the wrestling team were both honored for their success this year. Academic team ended third in the ECC, along with winning the ECC tournament. Wrestling saw success, with a number of wrestlers competing in state along with a generally victorious season. The team was awarded ECC Conference champion.
To end the awards ceremony, Chris Switzer was awarded the 2017 ECC Wrestling Coach. Switzer broke his 150th win, along with helping the team achieve exceptional success throughout the season.
Chris Switzer accepts his ECC Wrestling Coach plaque
Loveland Student Athletes will selling door to door March 4th
The Loveland Athletic Boosters Spring Mulch Sale Fundraiser offers high quality yard mulch for purchase by the bag, in bulk, or by the pallet. They begin taking orders in February and offer free local delivery to your home in early April, 2016.
The Loveland Athletic Boosters is a non-profit organization composed of adult volunteers. The primary purpose of the Boosters is to generate income to supplement the Athletic Department’s budget. Money is raised by running concessions, fundraising, and through Booster Membership Dues. The Loveland Athletic Boosters are involved and directly support numerous programs to promote school spirit and enthusiasm. THANKS to ALL for supporting our organization!
Loveland, Ohio – The following were inducted into the Loveland High School 2016 Athletic Hall of Fame. LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV was the only Tri-state news outlet to cover the ceremony.
Samantha Wheeler
High School Accomplishments
Graduated from Loveland High School in 2010
Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4
Most Valuable Swimmer 3, 4
1st Team All FAVC 1, 2, 3, 4
200m Individual Medley and 100m Breast Stroke 2009
All-City 100m Breast Stroke 2009
FAVC Athlete of the Year 2009
State Qualifier Relays and 100m Breast Stroke 2009
5th All State 100m Breast Stroke 2009
FAVC Sportsman and Swimmer of the Year 2008-2009
All Ohio Award by Swimming Coaches Association 2009
Community Press Sportsman of the Year 2008-2009
Edward Jones Award 07-08 All FAVC Academic Team 3, 4
College: University of Cincinnati Swimming
Kevin Taylor
Loveland Athletic Achievement Award
Graduated from Loveland High School in 1972
30 Years Teacher and Coach Loveland School District
Middle School Wrestling Coach 1985-86 CHL Champs
Middle School Girls Basketball Coach 1986-87
Middle School Girls Track Coach 1987-91
Varsity Girls Softball Coach 1992
JV Girls Basketball Coach 1987-89
Varsity Girls Basketball Coach 1988-95
JV Football Coach 1985-90
LHS Freshman Football Coach 1994-95
Loveland High School Assistant Athletic Director 1995-2013
Loveland High School Facilities Manager 2013 to Present
Loveland, Ohio – On Valentine’s Day at Tiger Court, the student section sported pink and red to show their support for the Loveland men’s basketball team as they hosted Walnut Hills on Senior Night. Unfortunately, the ECC-leading Eagles weren’t cooperating – and defeated the Tigers 71-49.
In pre-game festivities, Loveland honored six seniors on this year’s edition of the Tigers. Playing their last game on Tiger Court were Jacob Campbell, Drew Kluender, Mitch Robinson, Mitch Suder, Owen Wilhoite, and Alex Wolf. The seniors helped keep the Tigers in the game early, as Loveland led 8-7 after the first quarter behind a zone defense that slowed down the Eagles. But, Walnut Hills heated up in the second quarter, hitting four treys from beyond the arc. Closing on an 8-0 run, the Eagles took a 28-19 lead into halftime.
Walnut Hills opened the third quarter with six straight points, including two breakaway dunks, and after outscoring the Tigers 24-10 in the quarter, the game was essentially over.
Loveland’s final basket of the game was a baseline jumper by sophomore Gabe Rubeo, as he scored his first 2 varsity points. Mitch Suder led the way for the Tigers, scoring 14 points. See full game stats.
In the State tournament draw the Tigers will be taking on Edgewood on Saturday, February 25 at 8 PM at Fairfield. See Bracket below.
Miami University- On Saturday, February 18, mens and womens swimming competed in the State Southwest District meet. Thirteen schools went head-to-head in a series of events featuring hundreds of total swimmers. Loveland’s Sarah Klenke will go onto state for 100 backstroke.
In the womens 200 Medley, loveland placed 6th out of 12. Mens swimmers came in 4th out of 11. In the womens 200 yard freestyle, Hannah Bashardoust came in 15th, Meghan Lolli placed 18th and Hannah Hart placed 20th.
In the mens 200 freestyle, Evan Dial placed 15th, Kyle Griffin placed 15th and Jack Shanahan placed 15.
Ethan Dial?
In womens 200 yard IM, Kayla Johnson placed 14th, Emily Hageman placed 21st and Kamryn Eversole placed 22nd. In the Mens 200 yard IM, Alex Bacanursci placed 13th.
In the 50 yard freestyle, Lauren Williams placed 11th, Reagan Patton placed 12th, Avery Lawrence placed 23rd and Kamryn Eversole placed 23rd. Vaugn Richter placed 4th in the mens 50 yard freestyle, Mitchell Laifook placed 14th, Brycen Carle placed 22nd and Hunter Wentland placed 24th.
In the 100 yard butterfly, Kendell Wheeler placed 12th, Meghan Lolli placed 14th, Amy Deem placed 19th and Allison Salzl placed 21st. For men, Sam Ward placed 7th.
In the womens 100 yard freestyle, Emma Blackburn placed 15th, Reagan Patton placed 17th and Avery Lawrence placed 24th. In the mens event, Cade Jenkins placed 20th, Brycen Carle placed 21st and Alex Bacanursci placed 22nd and Adam Peters placed 24th.
In the womens 500 freestyle, Nami Cannon placed 6th, Amy Deem placed 19th and Hannah Hart placed 20th. For men, Evan Dial came in 9th.
Loveland placed 4th in the 200 yard freestyle for women and 11th for men.
Milford athlete, Chase Fisher, wins the 50 yard freestyle
In the 100 yard backstroke, Loveland saw more success with Sarah Klenke placing 2nd, Courtnet Mennen placing 3rd, Kayla Johnson in 12th and Audrey Lund in 13th for women. Brandon Day placed 2nd for men, Logan Colletta came in 18th, Josh Badzik in 19th and Kyle Griffin in 20th.
Vaughn Richter before the 50 yard freestyle
In the womens 100 yard breaststroke, Kendell Wheeler placed 12th, Lydia Powell placed 17th, Rachel Oberholzer placed 18th and Caroline Poole placed 23rd. For men, Mitchell Laifook placed 9th, Josh Badzik placed 19th and Jack Shanahan came in 20th.
For the 400 yard freestyle relay, Loveland placed 11th out of 12 for women and in 10th out of 10 for men.
Joe Carver placed 4th in mens diving. Riley Bullock placed 3rd in womens diving, Shelby Kline placed 9th and Chloe Cree placed 13th.
DI State Qualifer, Sarah Klenke, will compete for Loveland in the 100 Backstroke in Canton on Friday, Feb 23, starting at 9 AM.