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  • [Photo album] White Sox glad Adam Engel turned down Wisconsin football scholarship to play baseball

    [Photo album] White Sox glad Adam Engel turned down Wisconsin football scholarship to play baseball

    A 2009 Loveland Magazine File Photo of Adam Engel playing football for Loveland High School

    Editor’s Note:

    Adam Engel was inducted into the Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame on February 2, 2018 [Exclusive Video] Class of 2017 LHS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction]

    This article was published in the Chicago Tribune on February 26

    by David Haugh – Chicago Tribune

    GLENDALE, Ariz. – White Sox outfielder Adam Engel wanted to be the next Brett Favre, but football’s loss was baseball’s gain.

    “My dream always was to play in the NFL,’’ Engel said.

    The former Loveland (Ohio) High School quarterback still wonders how different his life might be had he accepted Wisconsin’s scholarship offer. After initially showing lukewarm interest in Engel as a defensive back, ex-Badgers coach Bret Bielema found, late in the process, a spot in his 2010 recruiting class on the offensive side — too late, as it turned out. By then, Engel had made a commitment to the University of Louisville to play baseball.  Read on at the Chicago Tribune…

    Here are other photos of Adam Engel playing sports while at Loveland High School

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  • [Matt Huether] Tiger Men by 2 over St. X on Saturday in State Tournament

    [Matt Huether] Tiger Men by 2 over St. X on Saturday in State Tournament

    Matt Huether studies stats to predict the outcome of Loveland High School sporting contests

    It’s Loveland vs. St. X in State Tournament on Saturday at 8 PM at Lakota West

    The Loveland Tigers (5-17, 3-11 conf) match up against the St. Xavier Bombers (15-7, 2-4 conf) in a winner take all game. Loveland looks to end their 9 game losing streak, while getting a big time win versus St. Xavier. St. Xavier looks to make a big tournament run and hopes to start off with a convincing win.

    Sophomore Guard Brenton Foust had 14 points on 5 of 5 shooting (2 of 2 from 3) as well as 3 assists recently against West Clermont.

    St Xavier lost to West Clermont by 3 (51 to 48) earlier in the season and Loveland just lost to West Clermont by 6 (61 to 55).

     

    In Loveland’s last game Sophomore Guard Brenton Foust had 14 points on 5 of 5 shooting (2 of 2 from 3) as well as 3 assists. In St Xavier’s last game Junior Guard Nathan Stockman had 13 points on 5 of 12 shooting (0 of 1 from 3). Nathan also had 7 rebounds (3 offensive) and 3 assists.

    For Loveland look for Junior Guard Jalen Greiser who averages 13.5 points per game on 40.2% shooting (37.0% from 3). Jalen also averages 5.2 rebounds (1.4 offensive) and 2.6 assists per game. For Loveland also look for Junior Guard Matthew Toigo who averages 9.5 points per game on 51.0% shooting (42.2% from 3). Matthew also averages 2.3 rebounds a game (1.0 offensive).

    Junior Guard Matthew Toigo who averages 9.5 points per game on 51.0% shooting (42.2% from 3).

    For St Xavier look for Junior Guard Nathan Stockman who averages 12.4 points per game on 40.3% shooting (30.8% from 3). Nathan also averages 3.7 rebounds (0.9 offensive) and 1.9 steals a game. For St Xavier also look for Senior Guard Chase Wolf who averages 11.1 points per game on 38.9% shooting (38.1% from 3). Chase also averages 2.1 assists per game and 1.4 steals a game. Lastly for St Xavier look for Senior Forward Bobby Jefferson who averages 8.0 points per game on 49.6% shooting. Bobby also averages 4.3 rebounds a game (1.7 offensive).

    Overall: Loveland by 2 points

    Estimated Score: 55 to 53 Loveland

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  • [Matt Huether] West Clermont over Tigers by 4 in State Tournament

    [Matt Huether] West Clermont over Tigers by 4 in State Tournament

    Forward Jillian Hayes averages 15.6 points per game on 46.9% shooting for the Tigers

    The Loveland Tigers (18-4, 10-4 conf) match up against the West Clermont Wolves (16-7, 11-3 conf) in a winner take all State tournament game on Thursday. Game time is 6 PM at Sycamore High School.

    In the first game Loveland got the best of West Clermont with a 68 to 67 win at home. In the second game West Clermont got the better of Loveland with a score of 65 to 55.

    In the second game West Clermont out shot the tigers shooting 54.8% to Loveland’s 42.2%. For Loveland Sophomore Forward Jillian Hayes had 26 points on 8 of 16 shooting (10-13 from the line). Jillian also had 15 rebounds ( 8 offensive) in that game. For West Clermont Senior Guard Jasmine Hale had 15 points on 6 of 9 shooting.

    To get to this second round tournament game West Clermont beat Hamilton 72 to 34. For West Clermont Senior Guard Jasmine Hale had 15 points on 6 of 13 shooting (1 of 4 from 3). Jasmine also had 9 rebounds (7 offensive), 3 steals, and 3 assists. This game is the tie breaker of the series and serves as a winner take all game.

    6’2 Junior Center Courtney averages 6.3 points per game on 56.0% shooting for the Tigers

    For Loveland look for Sophomore Forward Jillian Hayes who averages 15.6 points per game on 46.9% shooting. Jillian also averages 8.7 rebounds a game (4.1 offensive), 3.4 steals a game, and 1.5 blocks a game. For Loveland also look for 6’2 Junior Center Courtney Henthorn. Courtney averages 6.3 points per game on 56.0% shooting.Courtney also averages 3.7 rebounds a game (1.6 offensive).

    For West Clermont look for Senior Guard Jasmine Hale who averages 12.8 points per game on 49.2% shooting (38.9% from 3). Jasmine also averages 2.9 assists per game and 1.8 steals a game. For West Clermont also look for Senior Forward Alexis Starks who averages 10.9 points per game on 54.7% shooting. Alexis also averages 5.8 rebounds a game (1.7 offensive), 2.2 assists a game and 1.0 blocks a game.

    Overall: West Clermont by 4

    Estimated Score: 66 to 62 West Clermont

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  • Women have rubber match with West Clermont to open post-season play

    Women have rubber match with West Clermont to open post-season play

    Madi McDermott scored 17 against West Clermont on January 6

    Loveland, Ohio – After a first-round bye, the Loveland Women will enter the State basketball tournament on February 22 with a #4 seed to face ECC opponent and #7 seed, West Clermont. The game is at Sycamore High School at 6 PM.

    Walnut Hills finished on top of the conference with a perfect record of 14-0 (22-1). West Clermont finished second with a record of 11-3 (16 – 7). Loveland rounded out the top three with a record of 10-4 (18 – 4).

    The Tigers lost two games to Walnut Hills and a game against fourth-place finisher, Kings. Loveland defeated West Clermont on January 6, 68-67 and lost to them on February 10, 65-55.

    In their first game of the tournament, West Clermont easily handled Hamilton 72-34, which advanced them to the Loveland game.

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  • [Matt Huether] Prediction: Walnut Hills by 17 over Loveland tonight

    [Matt Huether] Prediction: Walnut Hills by 17 over Loveland tonight

    Matt Huether studies stats to predict the outcome of Loveland High School sorting contests

    The Loveland Tigers (5-14, 3-8 conf) face off against the Walnut Hills Eagles (15-5, 11-1 conf) in an important conference game on Tuesday, February 13. The game is in the Tiger gym at 7:30 PM.

    On the line for Loveland is the ability to keep their sole possession of 6th in the conference. While for Walnut Hills is the ability to win the outright conference title.

    Jalen Greiser in his recent game against Kings

    For the Loveland Tigers look for Junior Guard Jalen Greiser who averages 14.3 points per game on 41.9% shooting. Jalen also averages 5.6 rebounds a game (1.2 offensive) and 2.9 assists per game. Also for Loveland look for Junior Forward Tripp Willis who averages 8.3 points per game on 43.0% shooting. Tripp also averages 4.4 rebounds a game (0.9 offensive) and 1.1 blocks a game.

    For Walnut Hills look for Senior Guard Kameron Gibson who averages 19.0 points per game on 53.8% shooting (45.9% from 3). Kameron also averages 4.5 rebounds a game (1.2 offensive) and 2.1 assists. Also for Walnut Hills look for 7’2 Senior Center Zubi Nwankwo who averages 5.7 points per game on 48.3% shooting. Zubi also averages 7.9 rebounds (3.1 offensive) and 1.5 blocks a game.

    Overall: Walnut Hills by 17

    Estimated Score: 65-48 Walnut Hills

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  • [Photo Album] Indian Hill sneaks past injured Tigers

    [Photo Album] Indian Hill sneaks past injured Tigers

    Loveland Tiger Tripp Willis scored 16 against the Braves

    by Todd Robinson

    A shorthanded Loveland men’s basketball team hosted the Cincinnati Hills League’s number two team, Indian Hill, Saturday, February 3rd at Tiger Court. Five varsity contributors were watching the game in street clothes due to injury or illness.

    The Braves entered the game with a 12-4 record, with only Deer Park ahead of them in the CHL standings. 

    Indian Hill held off a late Tiger rally to claim the victory, 53-50.



    On Senior night, Tiger Nation paid tribute to 6 cheerleaders and 4 players prior to the game.  Cheerleaders Caroline Bond, Lillie Clepper, Chasity Haskamp, Kelsey Micsky, Ashley Schmoock, and Miya Shultz were all given a load ovation by the Crowd. Senior players Austin Huynh, Brady McCluskey, Jack Stewart, and Parker Carrigan all started the game for the Tigers. 

    Stewart knocked in a three pointer in the opening minutes of the game to the delight of the Loveland student section. And Austin Huynh scored three consecutive points in the second quarter, earning a loud roar from the crowd.

    In a close first half, the Tigers trailed by 3 points at halftime, 22-19.

    A trey by Matt Toigo coming out of the locker room knotted the game at 22. But a 19-5 run by the Braves gave them a seemingly insurmountable 41-27 advantage early in the 4th quarter. But the ever-resilient Tigers scrapped and clawed to within 1-point, 51-50, with 28 seconds left. Two Indian Hill free throws extended their lead to 3. In the last 20 seconds, Loveland launched three attempts from beyond the arc for the tying field goal, but none would go down. 

    Indian Hill improved their season record to 13-4 and the Tigers dropped to 5-13.  Matt Toigo and Tripp Willis led the scoring effort for the Tigers with 18 and 16 points respectively.

    Saturday, February 3, 2018
     

    53
    Indian Hill
        1 2 3 4 T  
      IH 11 11 16 15 53  
      LVL 9 10 8 23 50  

    50

    		  
    Loveland
    Indian Hill
    PLAYERS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
    FIORE,Marco 5-9 4-5 3-4 2 2 4 4 1 0 3 0 17
    LOPEZ,Tre 1-2 0-1 0-0 1 2 3 3 0 0 2 3 2
    SHAW,Colin 3-9 1-3 10-12 2 2 4 1 0 0 1 2 17
    BADER,Ben 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0
    INNIS,Garrett 1-5 0-2 1-3 1 0 1 2 1 0 1 2 3
    KLEKAMP,Davis 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    OAKES,Mick 1-3 0-0 0-0 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 2
    BULTEMA,Johnny 5-11 2-5 0-0 0 7 7 1 1 0 1 2 12
    TOTALS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
      16-40 7-17 14-19 9 15 24 12 3 0 9 9 53
      40.0% 41.2% 73.7%  
    Loveland
    PLAYERS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
    Tripp Willis 6-12 1-3 3-3 1 3 4 2 1 2 2 3 16
    Austin Huynh 1-2 0-1 1-2 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 1 3
    Brady McCluskey 0-3 0-2 0-0 2 2 4 2 1 0 1 1 0
    Jack Stewart 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3
    Brenton Foust 2-4 0-1 0-1 0 1 1 3 1 0 0 1 4
    Gabe Rubio 0-2 0-1 0-2 2 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0
    Matt Toigo 7-10 3-5 1-1 1 3 4 2 0 0 2 1 18
    Ian Cox 3-8 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 4 2 0 1 2 6
    Parker Carrigan 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 1 2 0 2 3 0
    TOTALS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
      20-43 5-15 5-9 7 14 21 15 7 2 9 13 50
      46.5% 33.3% 55.6%  

     

  • [Matt Huether] Prediction: Loveland men 42- 39 over Anderson

    [Matt Huether] Prediction: Loveland men 42- 39 over Anderson

    Matt Huether studies stats to predict the outcome of Loveland High School sorting contests

    The Loveland men are on the road Friday to Anderson. Game time is 7:30 PM. 

    The Loveland Tigers (5-13, 3-7 conf) match up against the Anderson Redskins (8-10, 6-5 conf), in an all important conference game. Loveland looks to get back on track, while Anderson looks to continue their recent success. In Anderson’s last three games they have two “quality” wins over the Withrow Tigers and Walnut Hills Eagles. The first time around Anderson got the better of Loveland with a 40-37 Win.

    Jalen Greiser was injured in the recent game against the Withrow Tigers. He is ready for a return match with Anderson. He scored 13 against Anderson on January 5th.

    For Loveland look for Junior Guard Jalen Greiser who is coming back from an injury that occured against the Withrow Tigers. Jalen averages 14.6 points per game on 41.9% shooting. Jalen also averages 5.8 rebounds (1.2 offensive) and 3.2 assists per game. For Loveland look for Junior Guard Matt Toigo who averages 10.0 points per game on 54.0% shooting (47.8% from 3). Also for Loveland look for Junior Forward Tripp Willis who averages 8.1 points per game on 44.1% shooting. Tripp has put up 26 points in the last two games, shooting 9 of 22 (40.9% from the field), as well as 9 rebounds and is 7 for 7 from the line.

    For Anderson look for Senior Guard Drew Huxtable who averages 12.4 points per game on 37.6% shooting. Also for Anderson look for 6’8 Senior Center Hunter Bode who averages 10.1 points per game on 47.7% shooting. Hunter also averages 8.5 rebounds a game (2.5 offensive) as well as 3.1 blocks per game.

    Overall: Loveland by 3

    Estimated Score: Loveland 42- 39 over Anderson

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  • [Photo Album] Loveland Women over Little Miami 54-46

    [Photo Album] Loveland Women over Little Miami 54-46

    The Walnut Hills showdown comes on Wednesday night at 7:30 PM in the Eagles gym.

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Women defeated Little Miami in the Tiger gym on January 29, 54-46. They added to their victory streak in an away game on the 31st by defeating Turpin 56-47 and a 42-23 victory over Anderson on their Senior Day game.

    Now, 17 – 2 (10 – 2), the Loveland Women remain in second place in the ECC.

    Walnut Hills continues to top the conference at 19 – 1 (12 – 0) and West Clermont is in 3rd, 13 – 7 (9 – 3). Walnut is #4 and Loveland #6 in the Cincinnati Coaches Poll. West Clermont is #7. Loveland travels to West Clermont on Saturday, February on February 10 at 6 PM.

    The Walnut Hills showdown comes on Wednesday night at 7:30 PM in the Eagles gym. The Tigers were defeated in their ECC first go-around with Walnut Hills on January 3, by 26 points, 66 – 40.

    These stats and © photos are from the Little Miami game that was played January 29.

    Monday, January 29, 2018
     

    46
    Little Miami
        1 2 3 4 T  
      LM 9 7 14 16 46  
      LVL 20 8 15 11 54  

    54

    		  
    Loveland
    Little Miami
    PLAYERS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
    CLEMONS,Mariah 5-9 0-2 0-1 3 3 6 0 5 3 1 3 10
    SIMPKINS,Kaitly 3-13 2-8 0-0 0 4 4 4 1 2 10 2 8
    SCHWARTZENBERGE 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0
    REUSCHER,Bailey 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
    NUGEN,Emily 1-2 1-1 1-2 0 1 1 1 0 0 2 1 4
    WIND,Karrah 0-7 0-5 0-0 1 7 8 1 0 3 2 1 0
    GRAKE,Ally 4-11 0-2 1-2 2 4 6 2 3 0 2 0 9
    KONNAGAN,Ashley 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
    KURITAR,Sydney 6-12 3-8 0-0 2 2 4 0 1 1 4 0 15
    SIZEMORE,Kelly 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    MILLER,Julia 0-3 0-0 0-0 1 2 3 0 1 0 1 0 0
    TOTALS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
      19-59 6-28 2-5 9 24 33 8 11 9 23 10 46
      32.2% 21.4% 40.0%  
    Loveland
    PLAYERS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
    Jenna Stanton 2-7 1-4 0-0 2 4 6 1 1 0 1 3 5
    Courtney Henthorn 1-3 0-0 2-2 1 4 5 1 1 0 4 2 4
    Madi McDermott 4-9 1-3 0-0 2 2 4 3 3 0 6 2 9
    Jillian Hayes 5-12 1-2 0-5 3 12 15 2 7 0 5 1 11
    Colleen Swift 5-12 0-0 1-2 0 3 3 6 6 0 2 1 11
    Taylor Thole 0-3 0-2 2-2 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 1 2
    Kate Garry 4-12 1-7 0-0 0 3 3 0 0 0 1 1 9
    Sophia Raby 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Tess Broermann 1-5 1-2 0-0 2 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 3
    BACHMANN, Kylie 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
    TOTALS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
      22-63 5-20 5-11 11 31 42 14 19 0 21 11 54
      34.9% 25.0% 45.5%  

     

     

  • Four to be inducted into Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday

    Four to be inducted into Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday

     

    Sarah (Leeper) Lucas

    Graduated from Loveland High School in 2007

     High School Accomplishments

    Varsity Cross Country 4-years

    Team MVP 1-year

    1st Team All-FAVC 3-years  2nd Team All-FAVC 1-year

    1st Team All-District 1-year 3rd Team All-District 2-years

    1st Team All-City 1-year

    Region Qualifer: 3rd ‘03, 8th ‘04, 9th ‘05

    13th in State ‘05

     ‘03 

    Enquirer Runner of the Year ‘03

    Varsity Track 4-years

    1st Team All FAVC 1-year

    2nd Place in District 1-year, 3rd Place in Region 1-year

    4th Place in State in the 3200 1-year

    Adam Engel

    Graduated from Loveland High School in 2010 

    High School Accomplishments

    Varsity Baseball (4yr. Starter)

    Most Valuable Offensive Player 3-years

    Tiger Man Award 2-years 

    1st Team All-FAVC 3-years

    FAVC Player of the Year 1-year

    All-Time Career Leader in Batting Average (.500)

    All-Time Season Leader in Doubles (17)

    FAVC All-Academic 4-years

    Edward Jones Student Athlete of the Month (2010)

    LaRosa’s Male Athlete of the Year (2010)

    Varsity Football 3-yeas  

    Rookie of the Year

    MVP Offense 3

    Team MVP

    Gold Star Chili Star of the Week

    1st Team All-FAVC

    FAVC Player of the Year

    FAVC All-Academic 4-years

    Varsity Basketball

    FAVC All-Academic 3-years

    College

    University of Louisville Baseball 4-yr. Scholarship 

    Major League Baseball

    Chicago White Sox

    Jim Gruver

    Graduated from Loveland High School in 1974

    Loveland Athletic Achievement Award

    Football 1-year

    Basketball 2-years

    Varsity Track (4 Year Letterman)

    1984 to Present: Score Keeper for Mens Basketball

    1984 to Present: Clock Keeper for Mens Basketball

     1984 to Present: Announcer for Mens Basketball

    1990 to Present: Clock Keeper for Varsity Football Games

    1994 to 1999: Score Keeper for Womens Basketball

    1994 to 1999: Clock Keeper for Womens Basketball

    1994 to 1999: Announcer for Womens Basketball

    1995 to 2001: Clock Keeper and Announcer for Womens Soccer

    Dennis Drinnen

    Graduated from Loveland High School in 1964

    High School Accomplishments

    Varsity Football 3-years

    Captain 1-year

    1st Team All-EHL 2-years (Both Offense and Defense)

    1st Team All-City 2-years (Both Offense and Defense)

     All-District 1-year

    Claw Man Award 2-years

    All-State 1-year

    Tri-State Team 1-year

    VFW District Athlete of the Year 4

    Varsity Baseball 3-years

    All-Star Game 1-year

    Varsity Basketball 3-years 

    Varsity Baseball 3-years

    All-EHL 2-years

    College

    4yr Scholarship University of Kentucky Football

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  • [Photo Albums] Tiger Women and Men win varsity doubleheader over Knights

    [Photo Albums] Tiger Women and Men win varsity doubleheader over Knights

    Women now 7-0

    by Todd Robinson,

    Loveland, Ohio – In a rare Loveland basketball varsity doubleheader, the squads for both the women’s and men’s teams took on neighboring rival Kings at Tiger Court on Friday night. In front of an energetic and spirited near-capacity crowd, the Tiger roundballers didn’t disappoint. Both teams delighted a raucous Tiger Nation with exciting victories. The atmosphere with Loveland’s friendly rival was electric, as the floor-to-ceiling Tiger student section sported their ugly Christmas sweaters, the Kings student section was large and loud, the Tiger Pep Band was rocking, Tiger alumni were out in force, and the State Championship women’s soccer team was inducted into the Loveland Tiger Hall of Fame at halftime of the men’s game.

    State Championship women’s soccer team was inducted into the Loveland Tiger Hall of Fame at halftime of the men’s game.

    In the opening game, Loveland’s Coach Parker has the undefeated women playing an exciting full court game. Rotating his squad through 32 minutes of relentless defensive pressure, the Tigers wore down the Knights en route to a 50-36 victory. After taking a 26-18 lead to the halftime locker room, the Tigers sported a 15-5 third quarter run to fuel their win against a scrappy Kings team. The Loveland victory avenged a 2017 series sweep by the Knights. Tiger Kate Garry was honored as the NovaCare Player of the Game. The Lady Tigers remain undefeated at 7-0 (5-0 ECC) and travel to St. Ursula on Tuesday evening.

    In the second half of the twin bill, the Tigers men’s team extended their winning streak over the Knights to three games over two years with a hard fought 52-44 victory. With two starters out with injuries, the Tigers got off to a rocky start.  Loveland started with 5 consecutive turnovers and didn’t get their first shot up until over three minutes into the game. Kings leveraged 7 total first quarter Tiger turnovers to jump out to an 11-5 lead after the opening stanza.

    Three consecutive treys to start the second quarter, the first by Alec Soth, and the next two by Matt Toigo energized the Tigers and the crowd. The Tigers outscored the Knights 23-9 in the second quarter, giving Loveland a 28-20 halftime lead.

    After senior Brady McCluskey opened the third quarter with a three and extended the Tiger lead to 11, the Knights fought their way back into the game. Despite junior Gabe Rubio’s six straight points in the middle of the quarter, the Knights closed their deficit to two points, 39-37, at the end of three quarters.

    A Knight trey to open the fourth quarter gave Kings a 40-39 lead, their first since the second quarter, but a Toigo field goal put the Tigers back on top, a lead they would not relinquish the rest of the way. However, the Knights made it interesting down the stretch. A Knights bucket with 52 seconds left cut the Tiger lead to 46-44. With fouls to give, Kings fouled on three consecutive plays. On the fourth out of bounds play, the Tigers called a quick time out under frantic Knights defensive pressure as both sides scrambled for the basketball. Coming out of the timeout, Kings fouled Alec Soth. Now in the bonus, Soth calmly knocked down two free throws. A Tiger steal lead to two McCluskey free throws. And two more free throws with 7 seconds remaining closed out the game for the Tigers, with the final score 52-44.

    The Tigers were led by senior Brady McCluskey with 17 points. Sophomore Alec Soth kicked in 10 points and 6 rebounds. Matt Toigo scored 10 points. Brady McCluskey was awarded the NovaCare Player of the Game. 

    The Men improved their record to 3-2 (2-1 ECC) and host Little Miami on Tuesday evening.

    Click to view larger images

    MENS Basketball – Game Statistics

     
    Friday, December 15, 2017
     

    44
    Kings
        1 2 3 4 T  
      KNG 11 9 17 7 44  
      LVL 5 23 11 13 52  

    52

    		  
    Loveland
    Kings
    PLAYERS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
    Jack McHugh 1-6 0-0 0-0 2 0 2 2 1 0 1 5 2
    Treshawn Fisher 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2
    Briton Longwell 5-12 0-3 1-1 2 1 3 2 4 0 2 3 11
    Gabe Hicks 3-5 0-1 1-2 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 7
    PJ Marchal 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0
    Riley Bush 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0
    Jake Peters 3-6 3-6 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 9
    Jack Hussey 5-14 2-5 1-5 1 2 3 2 2 1 1 0 13
    TOTALS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
      18-46 5-15 3-8 6 6 12 6 7 1 7 18 44
      39.1% 33.3% 37.5%  
    Loveland
    PLAYERS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
    Alec Soth 3-3 1-1 3-3 3 3 6 1 0 0 2 4 10
    Matt Toigo 4-6 2-3 0-2 2 2 4 0 1 0 1 3 10
    Tripp Willis 0-4 0-1 1-2 0 1 1 1 0 2 3 3 1
    Brenton Foust 2-7 0-2 0-1 0 2 2 4 1 0 1 2 4
    Sean McElveen 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 0
    Brady McCluskey 4-7 2-3 7-9 0 4 4 1 1 1 3 1 17
    Gabe Rubio 3-3 0-0 0-0 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 6
    Ian Cox 2-3 0-0 0-0 1 3 4 1 1 1 2 0 4
    Parker Carrigan 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Jeffrey Main 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
    TOTALS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
      18-34 5-10 11-17 8 19 27 8 4 4 13 15 52
      52.9% 50.0% 64.7%  

     

    Women’s Stats not available.

    Jarvis Global Investments, LLC

    Jarvis Global is an investment advisory firm in Symmes Township, Ohio which offers private portfolio management and retirement services to high net worth individuals