Loveland Magazine

Loveland High School Fall Athletic Signings

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OHIO - “Today we are honoring those Loveland senior student athletes who will be committing to play interscholastic athletics at the college level. For all, this is both the end of a long process and the beginning of a new adventure,” said Loveland High School Athletic Director Jeff Zidron on November 14 in the Media Room at Loveland High School. “Every one of these athletes has been competing across multiple sports for over ten years. The number of car pools, practices, weekends, the emotional high and lows and the shear volume of practices, games and events they have been part of are astonishing.”

Zidron told the athletes' parents that the day was an end of “literally years of sacrifice and enjoyment.”  He said, “It is also the start of a level of competition your young athletes have been preparing for their entire lives. We hope that the Loveland Athletic program has aided in their preparation both physically and emotional for the upcoming challenge.”

Zidron said that he hoped Loveland High School has helped instill in them the work ethic and desire they will need to succeed at the next level. “Be prepared for both success and failure – remember Tiger Pride and you will be successful.”

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Rachel Voss is a four-year varsity basketball player and 3 time all conference achiever.    She is also a three-time team MVP, team captain and all SW Ohio recipient.  Rachel recently was awarded the Wendy’s High School Female Athlete of the Year for Loveland, due to her athletic achievements and her success in the classroom.. Rachel has a 4.2 GPA while being the editor of the yearbook and a member of the National Honor Society. She will continue her career at Bucknell University.

Taylor Buchtmann is a four-year varsity volleyball player and two-time all conference achiever. She was recently named team MVP after leading the volleyball team to their best record in over five years. She is a member of Link Crew and partners Club. Taylor will continue her career at Ohio Valley University.

Caroline O’Brien is a state, regional and national qualifier in gymnastics. She is a member of the Queen City Gymnastics club. With a 3.95 GPA, Caroline is a member of the National Honor Society. Caroline will continue her career at Western Michigan University.



Bobby Capobianco is a four-year varsity basketball player and three-time all conference player achiever. As a two-time MVP, bobby will likely be Loveland’s All Time scorer and rebounder by the end of his senior season. He has been named to the All City and All Southwest Ohio All Star teams. Bobby plays AAU for Indian Elite One, which has produced 8 Division 1 players. He is a member of Link Crew and Partners Club. Bobby will likely end up being the most honored and decorated basketball player in Loveland High School history. He will continue his career at Indiana University.

Former Loveland H.S. Gruard leads Denison University

Senior co-captains Pat Sullivan (Loveland, Ohio/Loveland) and Jeremy Stuhlfauth (Columbus, Ohio/Whetstone) return as leaders of team that has gone through many transformations over the course of their four year careers.

A two-year starter at point guard, Sullivan will be the catalyst for the Denison offense and the coach on the floor that seventh year head coach Bob Ghiloni will turn to. Read on... Men's Basketball: 2008-09 Season Preview - Denison University.

Montessori School Kicks off Soccer Program

by Bonnie McNett

LOVELAND, OHIO - The students at Children's Meeting House Montessori School have an exciting new after school activity: soccer.  The program, which began this fall, is open to both boys and girls and focuses on improving coordination, team work, and good sportsmanship.  The children meet once a week and work on dribbling the ball, passing to others, scoring, and the basic rules of soccer.  "We've seen a real difference in the confidence and coordination in nearly all the kids.  The group as a whole now exhibits increased skill in ball handling and they are having a great time." said Cam Eicher, program coordinator.  The program also provides a healthy snack of fruit, pretzels, or crackers, which is several children's favorite part of the program.

St. Margaret SilverHawks: CYO City Champions

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, OHIO - The Saint Margaret of York varsity football team won the CYO City Championship by upsetting the previously unbeaten Our Lady of Sacred Heart varsity football team by a score of 19-14, on November 1st.

Not pictured:  (Coaches) Pat Starvaggi, Mark Falck, Marty Meisberger, Mike Prater, Mike O'Brien, Joe Hartmann, Dan McCurren, David Starvaggi, Eric Schmitt, Mike Schmitt.

Loveland's Jilian Partin leads Lipscomb in scoring

Former Loveland High School star, Jilian Partin led Lipscomb in scoring in each of its last four wins, and that boosted her average to 10.1 points per game and made her the leading scorer on the season. Partin, a 5-foot-10 wing from Loveland, Ohio, returns along with the team's second leading scorer, 6-2 post player Katie Rollins. Read on... Lipscomb women: Younger team is more athletic | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean.

Moeller earns Patriot League Player of the Year honors

On the eve of the conference tournament, Navy's Lizzie Barnes (New Orleans, La.) and Shelly Moeller (Milford, Ohio) have been named the Patriot League Women's Soccer Goalkeeper and Defensive Player of the Year, respectively, according to a vote of league coaches, announced Thursday at the league banquet held at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Read on... News - Potomac Soccerwire.

Healthy Partridge putting up big numbers - Sports

Loveland Graduate caught six passes for 73 yards and a touchdown last week against Miami.

Corey Partridge currently leads the Falcon football team in receptions, reception yards, punt return yards, has caught four touchdowns and ranks in the top 10 of the Mid-American Conference in catches per game. Read on...Healthy Partridge putting up big numbers - Sports.

Tiger Football falls to Winton Woods 35-12

Miami Township Victory Bell up for grabs Friday against Milford

LOVELAND, OHIO - OHIO – Winton Woods (4-0, 8-1) had 328 total yds., vs. Loveland's 169 last Friday. 281 of those yds. were on the ground, resulting in Winton Woods controlling the offensive clock, 30:06 - 17:54. Winton Woods was also successful on 4 of 5 fourth down attempts, and had only 10 penalty yards to Loveland's 7 penalties for 83 lost yards.

Dominique Brown carried the ball 20 times for the Warriors, for a total of 149 yds. Jeremiah Goins ran 22 times adding 93 yards to the team total.

Loveland quarterback Adam Engel completed 9 of 18 passes for 98 yds., 4 of the completions went to Justin Pickle. Charlie Mather punted 5 times for 203 total yds., and averaged 40.6 per kick.

Loveland (1-3, 5-4) plays their last last game of the season at home on Friday at 7:40 PM against Milford (0-4, 4-5). This game will be the “Battle of Miami Township” game, and the winner get possession of a Victory Bell sponsored by the Miami Township Trustees. Milford has been guarding the bell for the past year after beating Loveland in last season, 27-13.

Loveland and Milford Boys' Soccer Advances to District Championship

The Loveland Boys defeat Fairfield 2-1 to advance to the District Championship match on Saturday at Northmont H.S. at 5:00 p.m. against Centerville. Read on...Fort Ancient Valley Conference.

The why, how and when of Loveland Youth Lacrosse

Sign up begins October 18

LOVELAND, OHIO - Loveland Youth Lacrosse has announced their 2009 Spring Youth Lacrosse registration beginning, Oct 18 through Nov 18 .

Registration must be completed on-line.  Go to www.lovelandlax.com to register.

What is Loveland Youth Lacrosse?
Loveland Youth Lacrosse is part of the Loveland Lacrosse Club. They serve hundreds of youth players in Loveland and surrounding communities in grades 3/4 &and 5/6. Their 7/8 grade teams serve local middle school players from surrounding communities.

Loveland Youth Lacrosse is the designated feeder program for the highly successful Loveland Middle School and Loveland High School boy’s lacrosse teams.

What is Loveland Youth Lacrosse all about?
Loveland Youth Lacrosse (LYL) has developed a reputation as one of the top youth lacrosse programs in Southern Ohio.  LYL players have gone on to roster numerous state and national youth all-star teams, and collect statewide awards including, All-Ohio Cup MVP.

The program is heavily focused on building foundational lacrosse skills through consistent and planned instruction. They embrace “teaching lacrosse vs. coaching it.” Their staff applies a curriculum-based approach to building core lacrosse skills.  By the end of the season, each player is expected to comprehend master core skills needed to be effective at the next level. Players are placed on skill and age-appropriate teams, and games are maximized to allow players the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned.  Because of their unique structure, they ensure players get equal playing time during games. As a result of the heavy focus on fundamental skills, game day often produces positive winning results.

When is the season?
Practice begins in late February. Games start early March and end by Mother's Day.

When are practices and games held?
LYL practices 2-3 times, Monday through Saturday. Games are held Sunday afternoons.

Can I sign up my 2nd grader?
In 2008, they had approximately six 2nd graders in the Loveland Youth Lacrosse program. However, they do require approval of the LLC Board and the Youth Lacrosse Director before they can sign up. There are no purely 2nd grade teams in Southern Ohio, and 2nd graders must play on the 3/4-grade team.

Can my son play other sports in the spring?
The decision to have your son involved in multiple sports is left solely to the parents. While they encourage your player to attend as many practices and games as possible, there is no penalty for missing practice or games. Since the focus is teaching lacrosse vs. winning games, they utilize game days as 'teachable moments' in their lacrosse education.  This flexibility allows many boys currently involved in other sports to try lacrosse. They experience the speed and action of the game, so many of their friends are talking about. The rosters are filled with both recreational and select traditional spring sport players that tried lacrosse for one season and are now hooked. Both player and parent feel there’s just too much action in lacrosse to go back to standing around waiting for their turn, or the ball to come their way. There’s a reason why it’s called “The fastest game on two feet”.

What else can Loveland Youth Lacrosse offer my son?
Loveland Youth Lacrosse teams participate in a number of fun local tournaments in addition to the regular season. They also host a number of well-known local and national sports figures at practices throughout the spring. Recent speakers included individuals from the NFL, major college basketball, Major League Lacrosse, and NCAA national championship Div. I and III lacrosse players and coaches. Additionally, the Loveland High School boy’s varsity lacrosse head coach and captains meet with our youth players. The Loveland High School Lacrosse team was State Runner-up in 2008. They offer camps in the month of June, as well as casual and fun-focused box lacrosse leagues in the summer and winter.

Where can I get more information or speak to someone about youth lacrosse?
Check out the Loveland Lacrosse Club website at www.lovelandlax.com, or contact Michael Cotsonas, Director of Loveland Youth Lacrosse 513-583-0236  mcotsona@its.jnj.com