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  • Loveland High School cheerleaders do well at National High School Cheerleading Championship

    Loveland High School cheerleaders do well at National High School Cheerleading Championship

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland High School Game Day Competition team competed at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) National High School Cheerleading Championship in Florida.

    “Not only did they get the fantastic experience of competing against the best cheerleading teams in the country, they represented Loveland in an amazing way.”

    The LHS Game Day Competition Team finished second in the nation in the Varsity DII-Non-Building-Game Day Division. This is the first time in school history that our cheerleaders made the finals, and it marks the highest point total and highest finish in LHS history.

    Cheerleaders competing were: Maddie Brankamp, Emma Breese, Peyton Bryant, Averi Case, Cameran Cook, Maddie Crawford, Kayla Docherty, Dani Hildebrand, Crystal Garcia, Lily Gruffydd, Ava Higley, Emma Loggins, Molly Moore, Brooke Morris, Janson Nichols, Katie Oaks, Auri Ray, Reagan Shadron, Celia Sovik, Peyton Sprankles, and Payton Weikert.

    Their coaches are Catie Smeyne and Emily Master.

  • [Videos] Experience “Great Music, a Great Sweat, and a Great Workout” at Body Alive Loveland Lagree!

    [Videos] Experience “Great Music, a Great Sweat, and a Great Workout” at Body Alive Loveland Lagree!

    Cassie Mattia in the first class offered by Body Alive Loveland Lagree

    by Cassie Mattia,

    Loveland, Ohio – The latest exercise craze has taken Loveland by storm! On Friday, February 16, David Miller, our Managing Editor, and I, attended the grand opening of Body Alive Loveland Lagree. We witnessed the official ribbon cutting ceremony, and I interviewed owners, Adam Engel and Issac Spence, and trainer, Samantha Johns about the new Loveland workout facility!

    Adam and Issac, who are both 2010 Loveland High School graduates, grew up together in the same neighborhood in Loveland. Adam, now a retired MLB player, received a baseball scholarship to the University of Louisville and played Centerfield for the Chicago White Sox. Issac attended Hillsdale College and studied Marketing. After taking multiple Pilates classes and realizing how great of a workout it was Adam and Issac decided to join forces and open Body Alive Loveland Lagree!

    The inaugural class of Body Alive Loveland Lagree

    The Lagree Method, ”is a high-intensity, low-impact exercise method, that tightens, strengthens, and tones in as little as 30 minutes a session by incorporating bodybuilding principles, such as Time Under Tension, which removes breaks from workouts and grants users the ability to sweat, shake, and persevere through the total duration of every class.”

    The Lagree Method is founded on the five components of physical fitness:

    • Endurance
    • Cardiovascular Fitness
    • Body Composition
    • Flexibility
    • Strength

    Lagree movements incorporate the use of 600 muscles at once, making this method even more time-efficient for those on the go and those looking for quick but lasting results. The Lagree method stays true to the 3 S’s; Shake, Sweat, and Soreness.

    After reading about the Lagree method, I not only wanted to learn more from the experts, but I also wanted to see for myself what the workout was all about by participating in Body Alive Loveland Lagree’s first class of their grand opening. To give the community the full Body Alive experience I interviewed Adam, Issac, and Samantha about their journey to opening Body Alive, the Lagree method, and what sets this method of exercising apart of from others and captured my first Lagree workout all on camera!

    Watch our exclusive Loveland Magazine TV interview and exercise video to learn all about Body Alive Loveland Lagree!

    Body Alive Loveland Lagree is located at 10565 Loveland Madeira Road right beside Starbucks. In celebration of their grand opening, Body Alive Loveland Lagree is offering $7 Lagree 50 minute classes for a limited time. Classes can can be purchased using the Body Alive app or online at https://bodyalivefitness.com/loveland-lagree/.

    Follow Body Alive Loveland Lagree on Instagram and FaceBook.

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    All of our LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV episodes and my Table of Discussions are made possible by the generous support of the team of realtors at Move 2 Loveland.

    President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine, Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the Public Relations Coordinator at Butler County Board of DD. Cassie was awarded the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2021 Young Business Professional of the Year.

  • Cincinnati Bengals Apply the Franchise Tag to Tee Higgins

    Cincinnati Bengals Apply the Franchise Tag to Tee Higgins

    Photo by Wikimedia Commons

    Though a Long-Term Deal May Still Be a Possibility, Absent a Holdout, The Bengals Should Have Their Clutch Second Wide Receiver Back In 2024

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – As most expected, this weekend the Cincinnati Bengals applied the franchise tag to wide receiver Tee Higgins. I previously discussed what the franchise tag could potentially mean for the team and for Tee going forward, but the fact that the Bengals chose to use the tag so soon in the offseason leads to some interesting speculation about what the future could bring.

    The franchise tag makes it extremely likely that Tee Higgins will be on this team for at least one more year. However, as early as a few days ago there were reports that both sides were working towards a deal that would keep Higgins in the orange and black for multiple years. But the fact that the team opted immediately resort to the franchise tag so soon after those negotiations even began leads to legitimate concerns that both sides are still miles apart.

     

     

    The absolute worst-case scenario is that the two sides of can’t get a deal done and Tee refuses to report and play under the guaranteed one-year contract he has been given. On the other end the optimistic outlook is that the exercise of the franchise tag allows both sides to continue to negotiate and come to some sort of agreement on a contract that benefits all parties.

    The fact that the franchise tag came so early in the offseason is a legitimate cause to be concerned about how badly the negotiations may be going. And yet, it is hard to see a player as committed as Tee Higgins choosing to abandon the entire 2024 season by sitting out simply because he didn’t get the contract he wanted.

    At the same time, Bengals fans shouldn’t trick themselves into believing that Higgins will fetch some sort of massive haul on the trade market. The tag and trade scenarios simply don’t make sense given the Bengals’ history of avoiding that very situation, and that most teams likely wouldn’t be willing to part with significant picks or players that would make such a trade worthwhile for the Bengals.

     

     

    The Bengals have a surplus of cap space, and they need a proven second option behind Ja’Marr Chase. This gives them more flexibility to keep Tee on the squad for one more year to run it back and give the Bengals the best chance to make it back to the Super Bowl.

    The primary focus now should be ensuring that if the Bengals can’t give Tee Higgins the multi year contract that he wants, that they get him ready for at least one more year with the Bengals to make a run at a championship.

    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

     

  • Loveland Schools will close on day of solar eclipse

    Loveland Schools will close on day of solar eclipse

    Loveland, Ohio – There will be no school for students on Monday, April 8 for students in the Loveland City School District. A partial solar eclipse will cross over Loveland that day and Superintendent Mike Broadwater has announced, “The timing of the eclipse presents a safety challenge. The eclipse will stretch over a period of about two hours around afternoon dismissal time. Students would be on buses, walking, or driving home when the eclipse hits its peak, making it very challenging for students to view this once-in-a-lifetime event safely”.

    Broadwater continued, “I understand that a change to the schedule may be an inconvenience for families, which is why we’ve made this decision now, to give everyone time to prepare. Staff will still report to work on April 8 and use the time for professional development and training.”

  • [Video] Ribbon cutting at Body Alive Loveland Lagree Grand Opening

    [Video] Ribbon cutting at Body Alive Loveland Lagree Grand Opening

    David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine

    by David Miller,

    Loveland, Ohio – On Friday, February 16, Loveland Magazine attended the grand opening for Body Alive Loveland Lagree, located on Loveland Madeira Road, right next to Starbucks. Owners Adam Engel and Isaac Spence, both 2010 Loveland High School grads, showed us exactly what Body Alive Loveland Lagree has in store for the fitness community. The President of Loveland Magazine Cassie Mattia got the opportunity to take the first workout of the day with trainer Samantha Johns, where she experienced what exactly the Lagree Method is. We are so pleased to welcome Body Alive Loveland Lagree to the Loveland community.

    Stay tuned for the full-length interview with Adam, Isaac, and Samantha along with Cassie in action taking the first Lagree workout!
    Loveland Magazine President and Publisher Cassie working out in the first Body Alive Loveland Lagree class on February 16.
  • Body Alive Lagree Set to Open Its Doors in Loveland, Ohio

    Body Alive Lagree Set to Open Its Doors in Loveland, Ohio

    RESILIENCE, DETERMINATION, PROGRESS … It’s LAGREE!

    Loveland, Ohio – Body Alive Lagree, a premier Lagree fitness studio, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Loveland. The studio is set to open its doors on Friday, February 16. They will be offering $7 Lagree class credits for a limited time, which can be purchased online at https://bodyalivefitness.com/loveland-lagree/.

    “The Lagree Method,” is a high-intensity, low-impact exercise method, that tightens, strengthens, and tones in as little as 30 minutes a session by incorporating bodybuilding principles, such as Time Under Tension, which removes breaks from workouts and grants users the ability to sweat, shake, and persevere through the total duration of every class.

    In addition, many Lagree movements incorporate the use of 600 muscles at once, making this method even more time-efficient for those on the go and those looking for quick but lasting results.

    Adam Engel, a retired MLB player, and Isaac Spence, both 2010 graduates of Loveland High School, are excited to share their passion for fitness with the community in their hometown.

    The studio is equipped with the latest Lagree Miniformer machines, experienced trainers, and a welcoming environment for individuals of all fitness levels. The instructors make every class an amazing workout experience for all fitness levels! Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Lagree enthusiasts are encouraged to attend!

    For more information about the grand opening, please visit https://bodyalivefitness.com/loveland-lagree/ or contact info@bodyalivefitness.com.

    About Body Alive:

    Body Alive has been a fitness staple in the area since 2012. Since then, they have added more locations throughout Cincinnati and are now opening a new Lagree Studio in Loveland.

    Body Alive is proud to bring this cutting-edge fitness method to the Loveland community, providing a unique and effective workout experience.

  • [VIDEO] Winter athletic National Signing Day at Loveland High School

    [VIDEO] Winter athletic National Signing Day at Loveland High School

    David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – On National Letter of Intent Day in the Chuck Schmidt Gymnasium at Loveland High School, Athletic Director Rich Bryant officiated the Winter Athletic Signing Day ceremony.

    Congratulations to the following student-athletes who will be continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level:
    Alexis Bullock – Soccer-Warner University
    Drew Murnan– Cheer-University of Cincinnati
    Drew Holman– Football-Ashland University
    Julius Vorbroker– Football-Thomas More University
    Zach Gleason– Lacrosse-University of Detroit Mercy
    Sebastian Jordan – Lacrosse-Mount Vernon Nazarene University
    National Signing Day is traditionally the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding National Letter of Intent for a collegiate sport with a school that is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the United States.*
    All of our LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV videos are made possible by the generous support of the team of realtors at Move 2 Loveland.
  • Cassie Mattia Interviews Loveland High School Trio About Team Coureage 5.0

    Cassie Mattia Interviews Loveland High School Trio About Team Coureage 5.0

    STUDENT VISIONARIES ARE THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW

    They look to the future—and see infinite possibility.
    They challenge the status quo—and make the impossible possible. They boldly imagine a better world – and lead the charge to create it.

    Cassie Mattia

    by Cassie Mattia

    On Friday, February 2, Student Visionaries of the Year candidates Lola Jones, Kathryn Zervos, and Leah Schwab came to the LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV studio for the first 2024 segment of my Table of Discussions!

    During this all-new Table of Discussions interview, I talked to Loveland High School students Lola, Kathryn, and Leah about Loveland Team Coureage 5.0, their goals for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign, and why this campaign means so much to them.

    From January 29th to March 16th, Lola, Kathryn, and Leah will compete against other schools in the Greater Cincinnati area to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s blood cancer research.

    To help Lola, Kathryn, and Leah accomplish their Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign goals tune into my Loveland Magazine TV all-new episode of the Table of Discussions for details on how you can get involved!

    Download the event calendar below to your phone so it’s handy next time you are looking for something good to eat or fun to do. You can have a nice time out and support cancer research at the same time!

    What is the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society?

    The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society was built on that same vision – of a better world – one without blood cancers.

    As a global leader in the fight against blood cancer, LLS:

    • Funds cutting-edge research leading to breakthroughs in immunotherapy, genomics and personalized medicine that are improving and saving the lives of patients
    • Provides free education and support for blood cancer patients and families, including personalized, one-on-one support, assistance with identifying and enrolling in clinical trials, and more.
    • Mobilizes thousands of advocates to drive policy changes that accelerate the development of new cancer treatments and break down barriers to care.

     

    Make a Donation Now!

    Buy a Tee Now!

    Follow the team on Instagram – lovelandteamcoureage_5.0

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    All of our LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV episodes and my Table of Discussions are made possible by the generous support of the team of realtors at Move 2 Loveland.

    President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine, Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the Public Relations Coordinator at Butler County Board of DD. Cassie was awarded the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2021 Young Business Professional of the Year.

     

  • Terry Lynch and Giovanni Ricci inducted into Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame

    Terry Lynch and Giovanni Ricci inducted into Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame

    Giovanni Ricci and Terry Lynch at center court of Loveland High School

    Loveland, Ohio – On Friday, January 12, between the JV and Varsity basketball games, Terry Lynch and Giovanni Ricci were inducted into the Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

    The 6-3, 240 lbs Ricci plays tight-end for the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, played for Western Michigan, and went to the Cotton Bowl in 2017. The 2015 Loveland High School grad was a 4-year Varsity Letterman in Football and Track and Field.

    Terry Lynch ran cross country and wrestled at Loveland. The 3-year Varsity letterman in Wrestling graduated in 1983. Terry was a 2 time State placer in wrestling and 2-year Eastern Hills League Wrestling Champion.

     

  • [Photo Slides] Recent Loveland High School Basketball Photos

    [Photo Slides] Recent Loveland High School Basketball Photos

    David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – It’s been awfully fun photographing the Loveland High School Women’s and Men’s basketball games this season. As you will see in this slide show there is non-stop effort and excitement from both teams.

    By visiting the ECC website you can keep up with the stats, standings, scores, and the schedule to attend a game and witness the action firsthand.