Tag: Loveland Magazine Sports

  • New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball

    New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – On this week’s all new Queen City Sports Podcast Chris rides solo and discusses the approach Nick Krall took for the Reds at the trade deadline and how it was a safe play given the state of the team. But was it the right play? Also, the Ja’Marr Chase situation drags on for the Bengals in training camp, along with some concerning injuries. Finally, Chris hits on the 2024 Loveland Tigers Football schedule and some of the best matchups to look for this fall!

    Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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    Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?

    Just need to vent and get out your frustration about the Reds, Bengals, or any other sports issues?

    Feel free to share with an email to lovelandmagazinesports@gmail.com!

    We would love to hear from our readers, and we thank you for your support and engagement.

    Also, don’t forget to follow us at The Loveland Sports Desk at the below links:

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    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.

  • All new episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines – The Reds Trade Deadline, Bengals Training Camp, The 2024 Michigan Wolverines Outlook, and More!

    All new episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines – The Reds Trade Deadline, Bengals Training Camp, The 2024 Michigan Wolverines Outlook, and More!

    by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    Loveland, Ohio – On this week’s all new Queen City Sports Podcast Chris and Mark discuss the Reds’ plans for the trade deadline: do they buy, sell, or stand pat? And can they finally put it all together and make a push towards one of the wild card spots? They also talk the start of Bengals’ training camp and the issues facing the team as they work to extend star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, and just how important he is to them going forward. And the guys finally get to the outlook for the 2024 Michigan Wolverines football team and the challenges they must overcome to get back to the College Football Playoff.

    All this and more, including some interesting Olympics takes, on The Queen City Sports Podcast, have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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    Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?

    Just need to vent and get out your frustration about the Reds, Bengals, or any other sports issues?

    Feel free to share with an email to lovelandmagazinesports@gmail.com!

    We would love to hear from our readers, and we thank you for your support and engagement.

    Also, don’t forget to follow us at The Loveland Sports Desk at the below links:

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    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.

  • All new episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines – The Reds Second Half Outlook, Corey Dillon in the Ring of Honor, and the 2024 Bearcat Football Defensive Outlook

    All new episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines – The Reds Second Half Outlook, Corey Dillon in the Ring of Honor, and the 2024 Bearcat Football Defensive Outlook

    by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    Loveland, Ohio – It’s time for yet another new episode of the Queen City Sports Podcast! On this week’s episode, Chris and Mark fight through the summer doldrums and discuss what happened with the Reds’ two All-Stars, Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene. They also look forward to the Reds’ second half and which players are under pressure to perform, and which need to improve. They also reminisce about the glory days of Corey Dillon and how happy they are to see him as part of the Bengals Ring of Honor. To finish it up they hit on the outlook for the 2024 Bearcats on defense. And click here to read the tweet the guys referenced on all of Corey Dillon’s career accomplishments.

    All this and more on The Queen City Sports Podcast, have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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    Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?

    Just need to vent and get out your frustration about the Reds, Bengals, or any other sports issues?

    Feel free to share with an email to lovelandmagazinesports@gmail.com!

    We would love to hear from our readers, and we thank you for your support and engagement.

    Also, don’t forget to follow us at The Loveland Sports Desk at the below links:

    For Facebook, click here.

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    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.

  • All new episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines – The Reds Lack Consistency, Day Day Thomas is Healthy, and The Big 12 Media Ranks the Bearcats 14th

    All new episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines – The Reds Lack Consistency, Day Day Thomas is Healthy, and The Big 12 Media Ranks the Bearcats 14th

    by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    Loveland, Ohio – Welcome to another week of the Queen City Sports Podcast! On this week’s episode, Chris and Mark discuss another up and down few weeks for the Cincinnati Reds, and the impact that Rece Hinds could have on the team as it gears up for the stretch run in the second half of the season. They also talk Bearcats basketball and the impact that Day Day Thomas and Jizzle James will have in the backcourt next season. The Big 12 media ranked the Bearcats 14 out of 16 in the conference next year and we get Mark’s reaction on whether they got it right. Finally, the guys speak about Joe Burrow’s recent comments about expanding the NFL season to 18 games.

    All this and more on The Queen City Sports Podcast, have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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    Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?

    Just need to vent and get out your frustration about the Reds, Bengals, or any other sports issues?

    Feel free to share with an email to lovelandmagazinesports@gmail.com!

    We would love to hear from our readers, and we thank you for your support and engagement.

    Also, don’t forget to follow us at The Loveland Sports Desk at the below links:

    For Facebook, click here.

    For X, click here.

    For Instagram, click here



    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.

  • All new episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines – Reds Smash the Cardinals, Cleveland Cavaliers Have a Big Week, and Bronny James is Drafted

    All new episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines – Reds Smash the Cardinals, Cleveland Cavaliers Have a Big Week, and Bronny James is Drafted

    by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    Loveland, Ohio – In this week’s podcast episode, we talk more about the Reds and what factors are preventing them from consistently playing as well as they did on Thursday night, beating the rival St. Louis Cardinals 11-4. We also discuss the Cavaliers’ signing of head coach Kenny Atkinson and the challenges he faces in getting the team ready for the 2024-2025 season. We also break down the impact of the Cavaliers’ first round draft pick Jaylon Tyson and discuss what the Lakers’ will do now that they’ve drafted Bronny James, LeBron James’ son.

    All this and more on The Queen City Sports Podcast, take a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

     

    For further reference, the article discussed in the podcast regarding the evolution of pitching in major league baseball can be accessed by clicking here. You can see the post laying out all of the injuries that the Atlanta Braves have suffered, and overcome, by clicking here.

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    Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?

    Just need to vent and get out your frustration about the Reds, Bengals, or any other sports issues?

    Feel free to share with an email to lovelandmagazinesports@gmail.com!

    We would love to hear from our readers, and we thank you for your support and engagement.

    Also, don’t forget to follow us at The Loveland Sports Desk at the below links:

    For Facebook, click here.

    For X, click here.

    For Instagram, click here



    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.

  • Special All new episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball – Chris Welcomes New Loveland Head Football Coach Brian Damewood to the Podcast

    Special All new episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball – Chris Welcomes New Loveland Head Football Coach Brian Damewood to the Podcast

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – On a special edition of The Queen City Sports Podcast, Chris catches up with his former mentor and current head coach of the Loveland Tigers High School football team, Brian Damewood. The guys discuss the state of Loveland football and the future for their 2024 campaign. The future is so bright under Coach Damewood and we hope you enjoy this interview and get as hyped as we are for the upcoming high school football season!  

    All this and more on The Queen City Sports Podcast, take a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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    Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?

    Just need to vent and get out your frustration about the Reds, Bengals, or any other sports issues?

    Feel free to share with an email to lovelandmagazinesports@gmail.com!

    We would love to hear from our readers, and we thank you for your support and engagement.



    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.

  • All new episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines – Reds Struggle, Tee Higgins Signs, and Mark Talks Bearcat Basketball

    All new episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines – Reds Struggle, Tee Higgins Signs, and Mark Talks Bearcat Basketball

    by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    Loveland, Ohio – For this week’s podcast episode, Chris and Mark analyze just what is going wrong (once again) with the Reds’ offense. They also bring you the latest on Tee Higgins’ contract situation, and the benefit his being present for workouts this summer will help the Bengals avoid their notoriously slow starts to the season. Mark also breaks down exactly how the Bearcats’ basketball team is constructed and how that roster construction will help set them up for success in 2024. Chris and Mark also tackle Caitlin Clark and what she means for the WNBA before finishing with a brief recap of the amazing FC Cincinnati win on Wednesday night.

    All this and more on The Queen City Sports Podcast, take a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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    Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?

    Just need to vent and get out your frustration about the Reds, Bengals, or any other sports issues?

    Feel free to share with an email to lovelandmagazinesports@gmail.com!

    We would love to hear from our readers, and we thank you for your support and engagement.



    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.

  • All new episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball

    All new episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – In this week’s podcast episode, Chris and Mark break down the Reds’ fight to get back to .500 and closer to the division leading Milwaukee Brewers. They also discuss Elly De La Cruz’s recent struggles and how best he can turn it around and become the player we all hope he can be. After previewing the Bearcat basketball team last week, Mark gives his thoughts on the upcoming football season for the Cats and how the offense will be the strength of the team this year. Finally, the guys discuss whether it’s over for Dallas in the NBA Finals, and just how the Celtics were able to make it look so easy along the way.

    Come join us for a listen, and hope you enjoy a great local sports podcast!

    All this and more on The Queen City Sports Podcast, take a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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    Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?

    Just need to vent and get out your frustration about the Reds, Bengals, or any other sports issues?

    Feel free to share with an email to lovelandmagazinesports@gmail.com!

    We would love to hear from our readers, and we thank you for your support and engagement.



    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.

  • A new Loveland Magazine feature: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball

    A new Loveland Magazine feature: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – For the inaugural episode of The Queen City Sports Podcast, your hosts Chris Ball and Mark Raines bring you all the latest on the red-hot Cincinnati Reds, fresh off of their sweep of the Colorado Rockies and their quest to climb back into contention in the National League Central. Mark also brings his unique insight into a huge offseason for the Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team. Also, hear their takes about the future of Bengals wideouts Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase as the Bengals OTA’s come to a close.

    All this and more on The Queen City Sports Podcast, take a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

     

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    Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?

    Just need to vent and get out your frustration about the Reds, Bengals, or any other sports issues?

    Feel free to share with an email to lovelandmagazinesports@gmail.com!

    We would love to hear from our readers, and we thank you for your support and engagement.



    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.

  • Women’s Tigers Lacrosse Team Finish Their Season

    Women’s Tigers Lacrosse Team Finish Their Season

    Carly Wilhoite (above) scored 4 times but the Tigers could not prevail against the Shamrocks in Final-4

    by Grace Nunn

    Photos by Alex Eicher

    Mason, Ohio – Wednesday, June 2nd, the Women’s Tigers Lacrosse team drove to Mason for the semi-finals in the state tournament. They faced the Dublin Coffman “Rocks” who beat Upper Arlington in a surprising upset 11-9 to make the Final-4.

    The game began and finished, very close. It was 1-1, then 2-1 Tigers, then 4-2 Rocks. The sidelines were on edge with both teams fighting for the win. In the final seconds of the first half, Carly Wilhoite (senior) scored another goal bringing the Tigers only one point behind the Rocks.

    Unfortunately, after a hard-fought game in rainy and cold weather, the Tigers fell, losing only by 2. The final score was 9-7.

    Dublin Coffman went on to the State Championship game Saturday, June 5th, playing New Albany. The Rocks then beat New Albany with a buzzer goal 13-12, making them the D1 state champs.

    Wilhoite scored 4 times, Hanna Wenger added 2 scores, and Josey Storm one. Senior Maggie Nance had 4 saves.

    Read full Game Stats.