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Loveland Womens 2016 Soccer season ended on Saturday November 6 after losing to Springboro 3-2. Loveland was named district champions, and made it to in OSHAA’s final 8 after winning over St. Ursula on November 1. The team claims to have hoped to reach state, as they had last year. Loveland held to 19 wins, 1 tie and 0 losses entering the Springboro game at Lakota East High School.
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In the first quarter, Brice Grieshop scored the first goal of the game for Loveland. With 16 minutes left in the second quarter, Brooke Harden scored Loveland’s second goal through a front-flip throw-in. By halftime, Loveland would lead 2-0 against Springboro.
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After halftime, Springboro began to gain, obtaining 2 goals in the third quarter. They ultimately scored 3 goals, besting Loveland’s 2.
Although Loveland was not a state contender, they still were named one of the top 8 girls soccer teams in Ohio.
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[quote_center]Hear post-season thoughts from the players and coach here.[/quote_center]