Category: Sports

LHS Lady Tiger Soccer, LMS Boys and Girls Cross Country all honored

Symmes, Township, Ohio – Loveland High School (LHS) and Loveland Middle School (LMS) student-athletes were front and center at the Symmes Township Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 5, as Township leaders recognized the LHS Lady Tiger Soccer Team and the LMS Boys and Girls Cross Country teams for excellent seasons. The LHS Lady Tiger were State Finalists and both LMS Cross Country teams won the Eastern Cincinnati Conference (ECC) and placed second in city with the girls teaming earning fourth place at state, and the boys earning fifth place.

“Coach Carol Adams and I were extremely honored that the Symmes Township Board of Trustees took the time to honor the team,” said Loveland Intermediate School Teacher and Cross Country Coach Steve Federman. “They worked very hard this season and it’s always nice when somebody recognizes your accomplishments. It was also nice that the students got to see firsthand the local government and be a part of it.”

by Loveland Lacrosse

Loveland, Ohio – Loveland High School boys lacrosse standout Howard Jacob Lawrence recently committed to attend and play college lacrosse at Walsh University (DII).

“I really liked football when I was young, but I began to play lacrosse and knew I loved it,” said Howard. “I’m very excited to continue my education at Walsh. I’ve worked hard with my coaches to improve so I can be ready to move on and play at the next level.”

The 6’2 185 lb. close defenseman for the Tigers attracted the attention of a number of top regional college programs, including Ohio Northern, University of Dayton and University of Cincinnati.

“I chose Walsh because of the size of the school, academic options, coaching staff and a structure that I really felt made a great fit for me, ” he said.

A two-sport athlete, Lawrence earned varsity letters in both lacrosse and football. As a starter in 2015, he scooped up 47 groundballs, bouncing between close defense and the long stick middie position. Off the field, Howard excels in the classroom, carrying a 3.7 GPA and has been recognized for his academics with High Honors recognition throughout his high school career. He also mentors fellow students in his German class, and is an active volunteer in his church.

“Howard started every game for us in 2015, and has really become an anchor for our defense,’ said Mike Pritz, Loveland’s head coach since 2014. “He’s got a great combination of size and ability, but most of all, coachability.” Pritz went on to note Lawrence had big shoes to fill to replace the departing Tanner Griffin, now playing Division I lacrosse at Hofstra. Griffin was a 2014 All-American selection, as well as that year’s Southern Ohio Overall Player of the Year. “We’re looking forward to watching him play at the next level, but for this spring the coaches are more than excited to have Howard around for another season,” said Pritz.

Lawrence was asked about the team’s outlook this spring, and his thoughts on his final season of Tiger lacrosse. He said, “I feel we’re going to have a strong season. We play with a lot of teamwork and speed  “I’ve enjoyed playing lacrosse for the past 7 years, I basically grew up with many of my teammates.”

Howard will now prepare himself for his final season with the Tigers and his future with the Walsh University Cavaliers.

Essex Knights Head Coach Shawn Burke introduced 2013 Loveland grad Tyler Oblong as one of four captains for the 2016 season on Dec 4.  Oblong joins fellow captains James Case (Great Valley), Blake McDonald (Assumption) and Sid Ewell (Carlisle).

Oblong appeared in all 18 games for the Knights in 2015, playing a pivotal role as the Knights finished as the No. 2 team in the country.

Tyler is a 2013 grad of Loveland High School, and was a standout 4-year Varsity lacrosse player for the Tigers. He was a two time All ECC 1^st Team, and two time All Southwest Ohio 2^nd Team. His major is Business Management.

The Essex Knights are the lacrosse team of Community College of Baltimore County Maryland, competing in the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference, and a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association.