Football is more than just about winning for Brighton High School varsity football coach Brian Lemons.
One of his more important goals Friday nights is to make sure his players return to their homes without a serious head injury — something not always easy to accomplish in a sport where jaw-dropping collisions thrill crowds and bring out the hunter in players.
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Sophomore percussionist Ryan Paolino adds some flair to the final note of the Tiger Band’s performance of “Army Ants” during Friday night’s halftime show at Tiger Stadium.
Loveland, Ohio – On Wednesday, September 28, Loveland Womens Varsity Soccer took on Hamilton. In the first fifteen minutes, Loveland and Hamilton fought neck in neck, with no points scored. As a light drizzle developed into a heavier rain, Brice Grieshop assisted Brooke Harden to score the first goal of the game. Under pouring rain, the two teams battles without any goals until halftime. At the end of the last quarter, junior, Colleen “Jelly” Swift scored a goal off of a corner kick, earning loveland a 2-0 win.
The Tigers are now 4-0 in ECC play, and lead the Conference over Milford (2 – 0 – 2).
They traveled to Kentucky on Saturday and defeated Campbell County, 5-0. The Tigers are now 11 – 0 – 1 overall. They remain at the top of the Cincinnati Area Coaches Poll and #6 in the OHSAA State rankings.
Loveland travels to Glen Este on Wednesday. Game time is 7 PM.
Goalie and junior, Lauren Parker
Junior, Colleen Swift
Loveland did not let a downpour dampen the game
Junior, Sarah Harter
Wednesday was senior night for Womens Varsity Soccer– an evening to recognize the achievements of the team’s seniors. Each senior player walked on the Loveland turf with parents, surrounded from all sides by peers, friends and fans.
Milford, Ohio – Ryan Bagnoli scored three touchdowns in the first quarter against the Milford Eagles last Friday in the “Battle of Miami Township” leading the Tigers to a 27-14 Eastern Cincinnati Conference win. The resulting 20 point lead was more than enough to win. Tiger, Zion Wynn rushed for 115.
Anderson (1-1, 3-2) fresh off a 49 – 20 home win over Withrow visits Tiger Stadium on September 30.
Loveland (2-0, 2-3) is now third in the Conference behind Kings (2-0, 4-1) and unbeaten, Turpin with five straight wins.
This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video is highlights of the “Battle of Miami Township” .
Friday, September 23, 2016
27
Loveland
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2
3
4
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LVL
20
0
7
0
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MIL
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7
0
7
14
14
Milford
Scoring Summary
1ST QUARTER
LVL
MIL
LVL
TD
08:26
Ryan Bagnoli 1 YD RUN (Evan Highland KICK)
7
0
LVL
TD
06:30
Ryan Bagnoli 48 YD PASS FROM Cameron Beck (Evan Highland KICK)
14
0
LVL
TD
00:27
Ryan Bagnoli 20 YD RUN (Evan Highland KICK FAILED)
[quote_center]A hero remembered; a community united[/quote_center]
Loveland Superintendent Chad Hilliker and Loveland Police Chief Sean Rahe show alliance between school district and city through special Seth Mitchell HERO 5K challenge
Loveland Superintendent Chad Hilliker and Loveland Police Chief Sean Rahe will race at the Seth Mitchell HERO 5K Saturday, Oct. 1
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District’s educational leader and the Loveland Police Department’s chief will team up to challenge each other at the upcoming Seth Mitchell HERO 5K Saturday, Oct. 1. Superintendent Chad Hilliker and Chief Sean Rahe will compete to see which leader can boast the best time, while delivering a special message about Tiger Pride in the spirit of the 1997 Loveland High School graduate the 5K honors, Captain Seth Mitchell, who was killed in action in Afghanistan.
“Captain Mitchell embodied what Tiger Pride is all about – care, respect and responsibility – and it is my privilege to be part of this memorial race to honor the life he lived,” said Hilliker. “I have such respect for the Loveland Police Department, and sincerely appreciate the close relationship we enjoy. Chief Rahe and his team cannot be beat – with the exception, of course, of the HERO 5K. I do intend to bring in the best time between the two of us.”
“Seth Mitchell bravely answered Loveland’s call to service,” said Rahe. “I am proud to honor Seth’s legacy of leadership and service, and the Loveland Police Department, in the Seth Mitchell HERO Run. I am also proud to be joining Chad Hilliker on the run. Our agencies work very closely on a variety of community projects, and that is thanks to Chad’s leadership. Chad is a great competitor. I’m certainly the underdog in the race. But everyone likes an underdog. Let’s see what happens.”
Background onthe Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K
Registration is taking place for the seventh annual Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K which will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Nisbet Park in Loveland. The race, established to honor 1997 Loveland High School (LHS) graduate Seth Mitchell, a Marine captain who was killed during combat in Afghanistan, serves as a memorial scholarship fundraiser for the Loveland Schools Foundation. For more information, or to sign up please visit: www.sethmitchell5k.org.
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Loveland, Ohio – On the clear afternoon of Wednesday, September the 21st, Womens Varsity Tennis took on Milford at the new Loveland courts. “We’ve had a great winning season,” coach Dara Hudson said. “We are currently 13 and 3, and this is the best since I’ve been coaching that we’ve done, and so we’re excited.” continued the Loveland french teacher and varsity tennis coach. Loveland also honored senior athletes before the match.
Before matches began and between matches, the connection the team felt was obvious. Inside jokes, encouragement and the genuine camaraderie was without question.
Loveland High School recently constructed new tennis courts. Before, courts belonged to the city, rather than the school. The new courts are in much better shape, but most importantly, they have provided a new home for Loveland Tennis. The team claimed that the new courts have been a unifying factor.
“It is a family. That’s a good way to describe it. The unity is amazing, they’ve had lots of bonding things. One of the things we did this year was go to Ronald McDonald House and serve one night,” explained coach Hudson.
The players work on posters to support senior teammates
Captain and leader of Loveland Womens varsity tennis is Senior, Payton Geers. Despite being faced with some of the very best players in Ohio, Geers has a record of 10-5. “She has lead by example. She has gotten compliments from coaches all over about her court etiquette and everything she does right. She is just a great, great tennis player and kid.” said coach Hudson. Payton Geers’ sportsmanship was outstanding, never getting frustrated and being friendly to her opponent even when matches were close. Geers was voted Womens Tennis Athlete of the week by MaxPreps/JJHuddle Ohio for the week of the September 20.
“She has lead by example. She has gotten compliments from coaches all over about her court etiquette and everything she does right. She is just a great, great tennis player and kid.”
Senior, Payton GeersSenior, Payton Geers
Girls varsity tennis took time to honor the seniors on the team. For senior day, each player was given a handmade poster from their peers. Athletic director Julie Renner gave praise to senior players, accompanied by family– both by blood and by team unity.
Loveland is now 14-5, 5-1. Trailing Turpin (6-0, 10-5) in the ECC and began competing in the Coaches Classic over the weekend.
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.
Donald Baker, principal at Milford’s McCormick Elementary, and the students of the after-school McCormickFest 5K training club. Students and teachers, under the direction of teachers Mrs. Kolady and Tillson, have begun training for the annual fundraising event that will be held on September 24 at Miami Meadows Park in Miami Township. More event information is available at www.McCormickPTO.com. On-site registration for the 5K Run and 2.9K Family Fun Walk begins at 3pm. The Run and Walk begin at 4pm, and a free Festival will be open to the public from 4-6:30pm.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The McCormick Elementary PTO has been busy planning the fourth annual McCormickFest, a 5K Run / 2.9 K Walk / Festival to kick off the school year. The event will be held on Saturday, September 24 at Miami Meadows Park, located at 1546 St. Rt. 131 in Miami Township. On-site registration for the 5K Run and 2.9K Family Fun Walk begins at 3pm. The Run and Walk begin at 4 PM, and a free Festival will be open to the public from 4-6:30 PM.
The McCormickFest run and walk follows the path through the Miami Township Park. Admission to the family-friendly festival is free and features a food truck rally, games and prizes, inflatables, music, and a local business showcase.
The event is the PTO’s primary fundraiser, with profits going towards technology updates, educational programs, recreational additions, and minor building improvements at McCormick Elementary.
The McCormick PTO is grateful to many local sponsors that make McCormickFest 2016 possible, including: Athlete Instincts, UC Health-University of Cincinnati Physicians, Target, Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choice, Bright Futures Family Chiropractic, Bear Paddle Swim School, and Rinaldi Orthodontics.
Loveland continued their annual homecoming festivities this week with the 2016 homecoming game. The city came together as neighbor, friends. teachers, coworkers and a community. Hotdogs were eaten, music was played, homecoming king and queen were awarded and Loveland and Withrow competed neck-in-neck, and ultimately won. (See Game Stats Below)
Loveland welcomes fans
The 2016 Loveland homecoming game began with an overcast community tailgate and cookout. As pre-game festivities began to wrap up, the football game against Withrow was postponed and the field evacuated due to lightning. However, it would take more than that to dampen the enthusiasm the two schools brought.
Loveland Football team arrived, only to be turned around
In the gymnasium, the Loveland community joined with Withrow to watch Loveland’s homecoming hotdog eating contest. After a nail-biting few minutes, the winner of the 2016 contest was senior Mitch Suder.
Junior, Audrey Swearingen, won second in the hotdog eating contestSenior, Mitch Suder, wins the hotdog eating contest
As the game continued to be delayed, cheerleading teams and fans mingled and danced, refusing to be swayed by the inclement weather.
Senior Margaret Eilert waits for the game to start with friends
At 8:30, the game began.
Loveland student sectionLoveland saw a large turnoutLoveland Marching Band performs in lingering fireworks smoke
Loveland came together, with hundreds of enthusiastic attendees. At the end of the first quarter, the game was still 0-0. Withrow scored the first touchdown, but by halftime the score was 7-6 with Loveland leading.
Under a full moon and stadium lights, Loveland and Withrow go head-to-headWithrow makes the first touchdown
Homecoming court nominations were Mitch McManis and Carson Sarver, Alec Romer, Maddy Armstrong and Paul Roman, Kaylee Simms and Brady Funke, Katelyn Warden and Luke Dunning, Logan Smith, Braxton Smith and Jaclyn Parsley, and Grant Ripley and Amanda Hains.
Juniors Maddy Armstrong and Alec RomerSeniors Braxton Smith and Jacalyn ParsleyPaul Roman and Kaylee Simms
Brady Funke Katelyn WardenLuke Dunnig and Logan SmithMitch McManis and Carson Sarver, Alec Romer, Maddy Armstrong and Paul Roman, Kaylee Simms and Brady Funke, Katelyn Warden and Luke Dunning, Logan Smith, Braxton Smith and Jaclyn Parsley, and Grant Ripley and Amanda Hains
Braxton Smith and Jacalyn Parsley were awarded king and queen.
Grant Ripley and Amanda Hains watch as Jacalyn Parsley is named homecoming queenHomecoming king and queen Braxton Smith and Jacalyn ParsleyHomecoming king Braxton Smith gives into the crowd’s chants of “kiss her” after being awardedBraxton Smith and Jacalyn Parsley
Loveland narrowly defeated Withrow 21-19. Hundreds of Lovelanders came together as a single, supportive community and made the night truly special.
Friday, September 16, 2016
19
Withrow
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WTH
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6
0
13
19
LVL
0
7
14
0
21
21
Loveland
Scoring Summary
2ND QUARTER
WTH
LVL
WTH
TD
03:12
Standfier 1 YD RUN (DOMINIC JOHNSON KICK FAILED)
6
0
LVL
TD
01:49
Andrew Hesse 31 YD INT RETURN (Evan Highland KICK)
6
7
3RD QUARTER
WTH
LVL
LVL
TD
03:47
Cameron Beck 9 YD RUN (Evan Highland KICK)
6
14
LVL
TD
01:40
Zion Wynn 64 YD RUN (Evan Highland KICK)
6
21
4TH QUARTER
WTH
LVL
WTH
TD
11:56
S.WHEELER 2 YD RUN (DOMINIC JOHNSON KICK FAILED)
12
21
WTH
TD
06:17
NAJEEB WILLIS 15 YD PASS FROM DAJON WALKER (DOMINIC JOHNSON KICK)
Ryan Bagnoli scored one touchdown and ran for 27 total yards
Loveland, Ohio– Smooth as silk, Tiger senior Luke Waddell returned the opening kickoff for a 95-yard touchdown on the season home-opener. Rough as a cobb, Tigers defending the passing accuracy of Oak Hills’ Jacob Woycke’s 22/32, 327 night.
Waddell added 85 more rushing yards before leaving the game late in the second quarter to sit out the remainder; being cautious to mend from a hard hit.
Oak Hills put together 28 first downs vs. Loveland’s 15. The Tigers were only successful on 1 of 9 third downs and turned the ball over 4 times.
The game was tied at 21 going into the locker room, tied again at 28 at 4:14 in the 3rd, but an all Highlander 4th, scoring 3 more TD’s.
Highlanders 45. Tigers 28.
Loveland (0-3) hosts Withrow (1-2) this Friday at 7 PM for their Homecoming and first ECC game. Withrow has lost to Dunbar 36-30, Mason 48-6, and beat Aiken last week 42-36.
Loveland Senior Luke Waddell
Friday, September 09, 2016
45
Oak Hills
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4
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OAK
7
14
7
17
45
LVL
7
14
7
0
28
28
Loveland
Scoring Summary
1ST QUARTER
OAK
LVL
LVL
TD
11:44
Luke Waddell 95 YD KICKOFF RETURN (Evan Highland KICK)
0
7
OAK
TD
04:36
MONTAG, Kyle 2 YD RUN (Staubitz KICK)
7
7
2ND QUARTER
OAK
LVL
OAK
TD
11:50
MONTAG, Kyle 58 YD RUN (Staubitz KICK)
14
7
LVL
TD
08:46
Ryan Bagnoli 1 YD RUN (Evan Highland KICK)
14
14
OAK
TD
07:34
Naber 38 YD PASS FROM WOYCKE,Jacob (Staubitz KICK)
21
14
LVL
TD
03:02
Grant 1 YD RUN (Evan Highland KICK)
21
21
3RD QUARTER
OAK
LVL
LVL
TD
05:31
Zion Wynn 13 YD RUN (Evan Highland KICK)
21
28
OAK
TD
04:14
SMITH, Jason 5 YD PASS FROM WOYCKE,Jacob (Staubitz KICK)