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  • Loveland Tigers place 6th in Women’s State Division I Cross Country Championships

    Loveland Tigers place 6th in Women’s State Division I Cross Country Championships

    Hebron, Ohio – The Loveland Women’s Cross Country Team made school history Saturday as they competed for the first time in years as a team for the Women’s State Division 1 Cross Country Championship. The race included 183 runners and took place at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at National Trail Raceway 5K Course. The Lady Loveland Tigers earned 212 points placing 6th out 20 of teams. Finishtiming.com provided the unofficial race results, which are listed below. OHSAA has yet to post the official final race results.

    30 Jessie Gibbins – 18:53

    41 Sarah Madix – 19:06.

    56 Ellie Carl – 19:18

    60 Emmy Sager – 19:20

    132 Ansley Richards – 20:15

    148 Audrey O’Keefe – 20:35

    150 Ally Colegate – 20:36

    148 Audrey O’Keefe – 20:35

    150 Ally Colegate – 20:36

    *Un-official results from FinishTiming.com

    We would like to give out a HUGE congratulations to the Loveland High School Women’s Cross Country Team! Thank you so much for representing the City of Loveland and Loveland High School Athletics with such pride and honor. We are excited to see what comes next for these amazing female athletes! Congratulations on being 6th in the state of Ohio!

    Stay tuned for the freshest 411 on Loveland Sports with Cassie Mattia!

     

  • LHS Women XC Team is headed to STATE

    LHS Women XC Team is headed to STATE

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – “Congratulations to our girls cross country team on their fantastic season,” said Brian Conaster the Loveland High School Athletic Director.

    The Loveland High School Women’s cross country team qualified to compete for the Division I State Championship which will take place on Saturday, at the National Trail Raceway, in Hebron. The Women’s Division I race is at 12:30 PM.

    The Tigers placed 3rd in the Regional tournament this past Saturday at Troy High School. The 2019 state-bound Tigers team will consist of Emmy Sager, Jessie Gibbins, Sarah Madix, Ellie Carr, Audrey O’Keefe, Allyson Colegate, and Ansley Richards. Alternate Runners if needed will be, Maaike Snider, Ellie Zicka, Bella Dillhoff, and Skyler Daumeyer. Leading the Tigers to state will be head coach Steve Nester.

    “Our girls dedicated themselves to run against some of the toughest competition, not only in the state of Ohio but other top programs of other states too. They understand what it takes to be the best and are committed to getting there. They worked hard to be better than last year and have now set the new Tiger standard of excellence. Best of luck at State” added Conaster.

    The last time Loveland runners qualified as a team was in 2007 so this year will definitely be making Tiger school history!

    Meet the team by watching this interview I conducted last week before the team went to the Regionals

    42nd Girls State Cross Country Tournament. National Trail Raceway in Hebron, Ohio

    Race Schedule

    Girls Div III – 11:00 AM

    Girls Div II – 11:45 AM

    Girls Div I – 12:30 PM

    Boys Div III – 1:30 PM

    Boys Div II – 2:15 PM

    Boys Div I – 3 PM

    National Trail Raceway is located at 2650 National Road SW Hebron, OH 43025

    School transportation and spectators should enter Gate A off State Route 40 and follow parking coordinator directions to designated parking.

    School spirit signs are permitted to be placed on facility fencing. Recommendation is for zip tied material. Taping of signs is not recommended.

    Spectator vehicles traveling from the east should exit I-70 at Exit 126 Rt. 37N entering the Campground Gate or Gate A on Route 40. When traveling from the west spectators must exit I-70 at Exit 122 Rt. 158N. Turn right onto Route 40. Enter Gate D. After parking for free, admission into the facility is $10.00 for all school age and older. Handicapped registered vehicles will enter Gate D from State Route 40. Recreational Vehicles wishing to set up tailgating inside the competition grounds should use exit 126 from I-70 and proceed to Gate A on Route 40. A $25.00 parking fee will be taken at Gate A. Spectator admission ($10.00) will also be taken at the gate. Vehicles will park inside the meet facility with tailgating space available for each RV unit. Recreation Vehicles may park in the Campground lot outside the competition area without paying the parking fee, but due to limited parking spaces, RV tailgating is not permitted in the main parking lots. 

  • Jessie Gibbins is last athlete standing (running) for LHS

    Jessie Gibbins is last athlete standing (running) for LHS

    by Matt Huether

    Loveland, Ohio – The Fall Sports season is coming to a close for all except one athlete, Freshman Cross Country runner, Jessie Gibbins, competes at the State Championships Saturday at 3 PM in Hebron, Ohio at the National Trail Raceway.

    Jessie’s Coach, Steve Nester, answered some questions for us.

    1) Have you ever had an athlete qualify for state? If so how many?

    I’ve had the good fortune of coaching many runners who have advanced to State Championships as a direct effort of their hard work.  I am exceedingly proud of Jessie for reaching the pinnacle of our sport. She is a wonderful person and runner.

    2) What advice would you give Jessie going into this meet?

    My advice to her would be to simply enjoy the moment.  This is a tremendous accomplishment, especially as a Freshman.  Jessie earned the right to be with the best of the best competing at the Ohio State Cross Country Championship.  

    Jessie got to state by placing 22nd at the Regional Championships running a time of 19:06. 30. Jessie’s PR this season is 18:32.50 and was at the Centerville Saturday Night Lights meet.

    Loveland Magazine would like to wish Jessie the best of luck at State and would like to congratulate her on a great season and a great start to her career.

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