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Jeff Zidron leaves Loveland for Indian Hill

 

Indian Hill School District Announces New Athletic Director

Indian Hill Exempted Village School District has announced that Loveland Athletic Director, Jeff Zidron has been appointed the new Athletic Director of Indian Hill High School and Indian Hill Middle School effective August 1. Zidron's appointment took place at a special Board of Education meeting on May 7, 2013.

Zidron goes to the Indian Hill School District having most recently served as Athletic Director and Assistant Principal at Loveland High School since 2006.  Prior to that time, he served as a science teacher and soccer coach at Loveland and Anderson High Schools.  Before beginning his educational career, he was a Senior Vice President of sales working for Johnson & Johnson and ACNielsen.

Chad Hilliker, superintdent of the Loveland District told Loveland Magazine, "Mr. Zidron has spent 12 years of his career serving the students of the Loveland City School District, and the past seven developing a first-class athletics program for our students to enjoy; we thank him for a job well done. Indian Hill is fortunate to bring such an outstanding professional to their team."  Hilliker said he wished Zidron all the best as he makes this transition.

A graduate of Marian College with a bachelor's degree in biology, Zidron received a master's degree in Instructional Leadership from Northern Kentucky University. He and his wife, Mary, have three children and three grandchildren and live in Anderson Township.

Superintendent, Dr. Mark Miles, said, "Mr. Zidron has the skills and passion to successfully lead Indian Hill Athletics. His understanding of athletic program development, focus on student athletes, and his vision for the future are among Mr. Zidron's many strengths. He is a visionary and enthusiastic leader and will be a welcome addition to our school community."

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Loveland Varsity Baseball Week 5

 

On April 27th the Tigers shut down the potent offense of Div III power Madeira, led by Arkansas bound Andrew Benintendi, shutting down Benintendi (0-3) and shutting out the Mustangs with a 3-0 win.

Jacob Wagner, Nolan Snyder (W, 2-1) and Brian Bullock (S, 1) combined to limit Madeira to just 2 hits. 

The Tigers meanwhile took a 2-0 lead in the 3rd with an RBI double to the right-center field fence by Darren Sackett scoring Reid Waddell after he had singled. Danny Tringlehoff then drove in Sackett with a 2 out single.  Another RBI single by Tringlehoff in the 6th capped Loveland’s 3-0 victory.

Tringlehoff 3-3, 2RBI; D Sackett 1-3, 2B, R, RBI; Waddell 1-2, R;  Bullock 1-2, R.

After the weekend The Tigers got back to a busy league schedule with home/home series vs. Glen Este and Walnut Hills and sweeping both. 

On April 29th at Glen Este the Tigers and Trojans went into an extra inning to complete their first game.  Loveland exploded for 4 runs in their half of the 8th capped by Jacob Wagner’s 2 run homer for a 7-4 win.  Wagner (W, 1-0) also who pitched the final 1-1/3 innings for his first victory of the season. 

Tringlehoff 2-4, 2 R, RBI; Wagner 1-1 HR, R, 2RBI; Bullock 1-2, 2B, R; Terry 1-2, RBI, 2R; C Sackett 1-3, 2B, R.

On April 30th the two teams got right back at it at Loveland, this time with the Tigers winning easily, 6-0. 

Starting pitcher Bryce Plitt (W, 5-0) added to his unblemished record with his league leading 5th win with a complete game shutout of the Trojans. 

The Tigers scored 2 runs in the 2nd on a bases loaded single by Adam Beran.  Loveland scored 2 more runs in the 3rd on another bases loaded single, this one by Ryne Terry.  In the 6th the Tigers completed their scoring with another 2, these coming on an RBI single by Darren Sackett and a sacrifice fly by Graham David.

Hitting Leaders:  Beran 1-3, 2RBI; Terry 1-3, 2RBI; Waddell 2-3, 2R; D Sackett 1-2, 2R, RBI; C Sackett 2-3.

May 1, the Tigers played Walnut Hills at Roselawn Park and emerged victorious, 5-1. 

Workhourse Jacob Wagner appearing in his 3 game in 5 days(W, 2-0) picked up his 2nd win of the week throwing 5-2/3’s innings of 1 run ball.  Nolan Snyder shutout the Eagles over the final 1-1/3 to close the game. 

The Tigers jumped out early in the 1st after 2 had reached with back to back RBI singles by Reid Waddell and Darren Sackett. Brian Bullock then doubled in Waddell with Sackett scoring on an RBI by Danny Tringlehoff.  The Tigers scored their 5th run in the 3rd on a single by Waddell who scored on a double by Sackett. 

D Sackett 2-4, 2B, RBI, 2 RBI; Waddell 3-4, 2R, RBI; Bullock 2-3, 2B, RBI.

On Friday, May 3rd, the Tigers completed their perfect week with an 8-4 win at home vs. the Eagles.  Nolan Snider (W, 2-1) started and 5-2/3 good innings.  Nate Jones (S, 1) threw the final 1-1/3 for his first save of the year. 

After Walnut scored 2 runs in the 1st, the Tigers came back with 1 run in wach of the first 2 innings to tie the score.  In the 4th the Tigers took a 6-2 lead on an RBI single by Ryne Terry, a 2 RBI triple by Reid Waddell and an RBI double by Darren Sackett.  Walnut scored 2 more runs in the 5th which the Tigers got back in their half of the inning on an RBI single by Terry and an RBI double by Waddell.

Waddell 2-4, 2B, 3B, 3RBI; D. Sackett 2-3, 2 2B, 2RBI, Beran 2-2, 2R; Terry 2-4, 3R, 2 RBI, Dickerson 2-2, R.

With the perfect week the Tiers improve their ECC record to 8-2, 15-5 overall.

 

New LHS Lady Tiger varsity basketball coach named

 

Herb Laughman experienced teacher and coach

 

Loveland, Ohio - The Loveland City School District today announced the administration will recommend Herb Laughman for employment as the new Loveland High School (LHS) Lady Tiger varsity basketball coach at the upcoming June 25 Board of Education Business Meeting. Laughman, who has taught at Loveland Middle School (LMS) since 2010, has nine years teaching experience, and has served as a coach in various sports since 2000.

“Mr. Laughman has proven himself an outstanding coach and mentor for the students at LMS and LHS, and we are thrilled to have him lead the Lady Tigers,” said Chris Kloesz, LHS principal. “Mr. Laughman brings vigor for Tiger athletics that is simply contagious; we expect our girls basketball program to advance under his leadership as coach.”

Laughman attended Defiance College where he earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education in 2000, and his master’s degree in education in 2008. He began serving students as a teacher at Bradford High School in 2001, also working at Fairlawn High School and Colerain High School before coming to LMS in 2010 as a health and physical education teacher. His coaching career began in 2000 and has included assistant varsity boys basketball coaching positions at Bradford Local School (2001-2003) and Defiance College (2004-2005). Laughman also served Fairlawn Local Schools as the varsity boys basketball coach (2006-2008) and as the varsity girls basketball coach (2008).

"I am excited and honored to be a part of Loveland girls basketball; this will be an exciting challenge for me and my family – a challenge that is worth the time and sacrifice,” said Laughman. “I can't wait to form relationships with all coaches, alumni, parents, community members and athletes. Building the program is going to be a true team effort. I want to thank the administration for this wonderful opportunity, and I hope to make all proud of Loveland girls basketball!"

 

 

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Olivia Pifer and Olivia Stanton Tiger fastpitch standouts

 

 

Olivia Pifer in her no-hitter against Walnut Hills on May 3

 

 

Shortstop, Olivia Stanton is hitting .311 for the Tigers

 

Olivia Pifer threw a no-hitter on Friday, May 3 in a 10-0 win over Walnut Hills.

Currently the team is 10-1 in conference play and 17-4 overall.

Both 11th graders, Pifer and Olivia Stanton lead the team in hitting with a .364 and .311 averages. Pifer has an on-base percentage of .400.

Stanton leads the team in home runs with 2

Allison Arthur , Bridget Landis, Allie Suder,  Brittany Miller, Phoenix Crane, and Olivia Pifer all have one each.

Pifer has thrown three, no-hitters, has 180 strike outs in 115 innings, and 5 shut outs, with a 1.10 ERA. She leads the league by a wide margin with 14 wins. She is the league leader in ERA, strike outs, and wins.

 

 

Olivia Pifer is batting .364 with an on-base percentage of .400

 

Ralph Dunnigan talks up Paxton's Golf Outing for Cancer Free Kids

 

Saturday, June 22 at the Hickory Woods Golf Club

 

$13,000 raised last year

Will you help raise more this year?

 

 

My partners and I want to do more than just operate a popular restaurant in Historic Loveland.

- Ralph Dunnigan

 

Managing partner, Ralph Dunnigan of Paxton's Grill in Historic Downtown Loveland asks you to help raise money for cancer research.

Paxton's Grill's 7th Annual Golf Outing will be on Saturday, June 22 at the Hickory Woods Golf Club.

Paxton's raised over $13,000 last year for Loveland based, Cancer Free Kids, and Dunnigan asks you to help raise even more this year.

Learn more and register at: www.paxton'sgrill.com

Learn more about Cancer Free Kids at : http://www.cancerfreekids.org/site/

 

 

 

Loveland, Oh - The 2013 Paxton’s Grill 8th Annual Golf Outing benefiting Cancerfree Kids will be held Saturday, June 22 at the Hickory Woods Golf Course.

Registration starts at 11:00 A.M. Shotgun start promptly at 1 PM, competing in a scramble format.

There will be contests, and a Silent Auction along with lunch served before the event and dinner after the event, with ample refreshments throughout the day, according to Paxton’s Manager Ralph Dunnigan. He said, “This is the eighth year of us hosting the event, and it is always a good time.”

The event will register up to 36 foursomes, and a team signup is $500. Dunnigan said, “A number of companies are kind enough to sponsor our event starting with a hole sponsor at $125, and a top Eagle Sponsor for $2000, with a number in between."

“My partners and I want to do more than just operate a popular restaurant in Historic Loveland, we want to make a difference where we can to help others.  And we feel that Cancerfree Kids is a good local charity,” said Dunnigan. “Last year we netted over $13,000, and our goal is to surpass that this year”

Schedule:

• Saturday, June 22, 2013
• 4-Person Scramble (Amateurs Only)
• 36 Teams
• Check-in starting at 11:00 a.m.
• Shotgun Start at 1:00 p.m.
• Lunch, dinner, beverages, silent auction.
• Dinner and Awards immediately after event at
• Hickory Woods Golf Course

$500 per foursome includes:

• Greens Fees, Golf Cart, Gift Package, Dinner
• Money is due at registration.

Contact: Ralph Dunnigan at 513.583.1717 or ralph@paxtonsgrill.com

 

Paxton's is Located in the heart of the Historic Loveland District

Just outside Cincinnati, Ohio, Paxton's Grill is housed in one of the town's oldest buildings and is adjacent to the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail. Our relaxed atmosphere and friendly service welcomes you back time and time again!

A Quick Look into Loveland’s New Head Coach

 

by Ricky Mulvey

Yesterday Fred Cranford was named as the new head coach of Loveland High School Varsity Football. He beat over 50 other candidates for the position and is coming in with a wealth of experience and accomplishments.

Fred Cranford

Cranford had been a coach at Bishop Fenwick since 1999 and was their head coach for the past seven years. When he started as head coach, Bishop Fenwick was coming off a 3-7 season. However, in 2012 with Cranford at the helm, Bishop Fenwick was 8-3, won their conference, and made the state playoffs. Cranford was also named the GCL (Greater Catholic League) coach of the year and was the Dayton area Division IV coach of the year.

A new system of offense might be seen this season with Cranford as the head coach. At Bishop Fenwick, he ran a Hybrid Wing-T offense. This 3 back set-up utilizes the outside run, option plays, and high percentage passes. While former Head Coach Andrew Marlatt used a power I (or pound-the-rock) offense, where the middle of the field run game was emphasized, Cranford’s offense will attack the perimeter of the field. In the past three years Bishop Fenwick’s offense averaged 37 points a game with Cranford’s system.  

Cranford graduated Otterbein University where he was a 3 year starter and taught Physical Education in his tenure at Bishop Fenwick.

 

 

Fred Cranford will be next Loveland High School football head coach

 

Loveland Magazine has confirmed swirling rumors this morning that the Loveland Board of Education will be recommending Fred Cranford for employment as the next LHS head football coach at the Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, May 7.

Mr. Cranford is currently the head football coach at Bishop Fenwick High School.

The position became available when Andrew Marlatt took a position with the Miami Redhawks football program.

We will post more information as it becomes available.

 

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Loveland Varsity Baseball Week 4

 

by Dan Timmerman

Game 13 – at Bethel-Tate

The Tigers traveled all the way to Bethel-Tate Saturday and made the long trip home a little shorter by getting out of town with a 2-1 victory.  Loveland scored their 2 runs in the first inning and hung on the rest of the way.  Nolan Snyder(W,1-1)  pitched 6 shutout innings yielding only 1 hit while Jacob Wagner(S, 3) pitched the final inning for Tigers. 
D. Sackett 1-3, R, RBI; Waddell 1-3, R; Malloy 1-3, 2B; Dickerson 1-2

Games 14 & 15 - Home and Away vs. Milford

Loveland entered the teeth of their league schedule with a 2 game series against ECC favorite Milford.  Monday’s game saw the Tigers drop a close 3-0 decision to the Eagles.  Last year’s 1st Team All FAVC Milford ace Zach Cook worked in and out of trouble throughout the game in throwing a complete game shutout.  Tiger ace Brian Bullock (L, 3-1) pitched 5 strong innings before Milford took advantage of a lead-off walk followed by an error, 2 more walks, then a timely single to score their 3 runs in the 6th.
Bullock 2-3; David 1-2, 2B; Waddell 1-2; D. Sackett 1-3

In the second game of the series hosted by Milford, the Eagles took a 1 run lead in the 2nd inning followed by 2 in the 4th on a 2 out, 2 run home run by Hunter Losekamp.  The Eagles put the game and the season series away in the next inning sending 7 batters to the plate, also after 2 were out,  scoring 5 runs for the 8-0 victory and sweep of the 2 game series.
D. Sackett 2-3, 3B; C. Sackett 2-3; Malloy 1-3

The Tigers record now stands at 4-2 in the ECC, 10-5 overall.

Jeff Williams on "Signings" and new Fitness Center

 

Jeff Williams is president of the Loveland Athletic Boosters. He was at the college signings last week at Loveland High School. He was asked how it is to attend these "signing" events, given all the Boosters do for the students. He was also asked how the public can help the Boosters pay off the new training facility they have built at Loveland High.

 

 

College Signings at Loveland High School

 

Loveland, Oh. - On April 17, seven Loveland High School atlhlets were honored because they have accepted offers from colleges to play at the next level. This LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO is from the event. Loveland Magazine also interviewed Austin Jarvis, Mitchell Bilota, Nick Ranieri, and Lauren Bloomberg about where and why they chose the schools they will attend.

AUSTIN JARVIS 

Parents are Kim and Art Jarvis.  This was Austin’s 2nd year playing on the varsity football team and 4th year playing football at LHS.  Austin is a member of partners club, the strength and power clubs and founded Loveland’s Student Health Initiative.  Austin has a 3.1 GPA and will play football for Wittenberg University.

MITCHELL BILOTA

Parents are Brenda and Terry Morrow.  This is Mitch’s 2nd year playing on the varsity team and 4th year playing football at LHS.    He has achieved FAVC and ECC All-Academic status for 2 years.   Mitch is also a member of our National Champion Show Choir, a student Link Crew leader and a member of our strength club.  Mitch has a 3.58 GPA and will be playing football at Marietta College.

NICK RANIERI

Parents are Pat and Nick Ranieri.  This is Nick’s 3rd year on the varsity soccer team where he has achieved All Conference honors.    Nick has a 3.5 GPA and has been recognized as both an FAVC and ECC All Academic recipient.   He plans to study business/international relations while playing soccer at Lipscomb University.

KATIE SWAINE

Parents are Molly and Don Swaine.  Katie’s has played 2 years of varsity soccer, 3 years of  varsity basketball and one year as varsity softball at LHS.  Katie is president of Partner’s club and a Link Crew leader.  Katie has a 3.2 GPA and has been named an All ECC Academic recipient.  Katie will play soccer at Delta State University.

LAUREN BLUMBERG 

Parents are Beth and Dave Blumberg.  Lauren is a 3 years varsity volleyball player while being named a FAVC and ECC All-Academic recipient.   She has been named to the All Conference team and a previous Sports Person of the Season award winner.  Lauren is also student council class vice president and board secretary.  Lauren who has a 4.158 GPA is a member of the national honor society and plans to study music education while playing volleyball for Otterbein College.

RYNE TERRY

Parents are Tammy and David Terry.  Ryne is a 3 year varsity football and 3rd year varsity baseball player at LHS.    Ryne has a 3.5 GPA and has achieved FAVC and ECC All-academic recognition.  Ryne plans to study business while playing baseball at Indiana Institute of Technology.

 

 

 

Hall of Fame Coach Hubbard to lead Liittle Miami Panther football program

 

Wants parents to know that expletive-laden pep talks that one might see in the movies are not his style.

“We don’t yell or scream and we don’t use profanity,” he said. “That just doesn’t belong in athletics.”

Little Miami Panther football fans could have something look forward to this fall as a new coach with a wealth of experience takes over the program.

The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education recently approved Ohio High School Football Hall of Fame Coach Ben Hubbard as the new head coach of Panther football. Hubbard brings with him more than 50 years of coaching experience, including a state championship and an expansive record of post-season play.

Hubbard also has a long history of turning around programs like Little Miami, whose varsity team has gone 1-9 the past two years.

“I’ve never taken over a program that was successful,” Hubbard said. “It’s quite a challenge to turn things around, but I like the challenge.”

Hubbard’s résumé is a compendium of successful football programs: Colerain, Lakota West, Talawanda, New Miami, Amelia and Fairfield, where he led the Indians to a 1986 state championship. Hubbard also helped breathe new life into football at Lockland, where the team went from 18-42 to a stunning 42-16 under Hubbard’s direction and made five consecutive trips to the playoffs. His coaching staff there was unique: His three sons Rocky, Randy and Rusty helped run the program, and if possible, Hubbard would like to bring them to Little Miami as well.

“I’ve worked with one or two or all of them for the last 14 years,” he said. “I’m lucky in that regard. Football has never caused us to have a disagreement.”

In a sport where sign-ups and workouts begin months before the regular season, Hubbard’s old school approach stands out. He wants his players to play more than one sport, to take summer vacations and have a summer job. He doesn’t even like using the 10 days of summer workouts permitted by the Ohio High School Athletic Association, according to one news account.

“Extracurriculars are important and are an avenue to connect kids to school,” he said. “But I want to make sure that kids know that athletics are supposed to be fun.” He also wants parents to know that expletive-laden pep talks that one might see in the movies are not his style.

“We don’t yell or scream and we don’t use profanity,” he said. “That just doesn’t belong in athletics.”

Hubbard said he is still formulating plans for the Little Miami program and said he knows there are challenges ahead.

“The schedule is tough, but that’s okay,” he said. “I took a look at the (2012) roster and out of 51 kids, Little Miami has 26 wide receivers. We have to realize this is a team game and there will be changes.”

Board member Michael Cremeans sat in on several interviews for the coaching position and said Hubbard was by far the best-qualified candidate.

“This is exciting,” he said. “He has great experience and we’re happy to have him.”

LM Athletic Director Tiffany Sawyer said Hubbard would be a great addition to the program.

“I think he is exactly who Panther football needs and someone our community can rally behind,” she said.

Hubbard will be paid $6,887 on a one-year supplemental contract that can be renewed yearly by board action.

Loveland Varsity Baseball Week 3

 

Brian Bullock pitching against Milford on Monday afternoon

 

Home against Little Miami

The Loveland Varsity Tigers hosted Little Miami Saturday in a double header, sweeping the Panthers in 2 run rule shortened games, 13-3 and 12-2.

In the first game the Tigers scored in each of the 5 innings except the 2nd. Scoring 1 in the 1st, 7 in the 3rd, 2 more in the 4th and 3 in the 5th.  Meanwhile Bryce Plitt (W, 3-0), who gave up 2 unearned runs in the 1st, shutout the Panthers over the next 3 innings to pick up his 3rd win of the season before giving away to  Nolan Snyder who pitched a scoreless 5th inning to close the game.

Hitting leaders in the game for Loveland include: Terry 3-3, 2R, 3RBI; Beran 2-2, 2B 2R, 2RBI; Bullock 2-2, 1R, 3RBI; Waddell 2-2, 2R, RBI; D. Sackett 1-2, 2R, 2RBI.

In the second game of the day hard throwing freshman starting pitcher Jay Wilson (W, 1-0) made his Varsity debut a winning one by throwing a complete game victory against the Panthers.  Wilson seemed to battle some jitters in the first inning giving up 2 runs before settling in and shutting down the Little Miami offense the rest the way, while striking out 6. 

The Tigers supported their young hurler by scoring 4 runs in the 2nd on a 2 RBI single by Nathan Dickerson and a 2 RBI double from Aaron Malloy for a 4-2 lead. In the 3rd the Tigers pushed their lead to 10-2 with 2 RBI singles by Graham David, Ried Waddell and Chris Sackett.  Loveland finished their scoring on an RBI single by Ryne Terry in the 5th.

Hitting leaders in the game for Loveland include: Waddell 2-3, 2R 3RBI; David 2-2, 2B, 2R, 2RBI; Dickerson 1-1, 2R, 2RBI; Terry 2-4, R, RBI; Malloy 1-3,2B, R, 2RBI; C Sackett 1-3, 2RBI; Bullock 1-2, 2R; Plitt 1-2, 2R; D. Sackett 1-2.

At Kings

Loveland continued their winning ways in the week and in the ECC traveling to Kings on Monday and beating the Knights, 3-0.  Brian Bullock (W, 3-0) scattered 4 hits over 7 strong shutout innings for a complete game victory for the Tigers.  Aaron Malloy put the Tigers on the board in the 3rd inning, after singles by Bryce Plitt and Ried Waddell, with an RBI single scoring Plitt for a 1-0 lead.  In the 5th the Tigers scored 2 more runs on back to back RBI singles by Chris Sackett and Ryne Terry to complete the scoring.

Hitting leaders in the game for Loveland include: C. Sackett 2-4, 2B, RBI; Malloy 1-3, R, RBI; Terry 1-3,RBI.

At Home against Kings

The Tigers completed their sweep of the Kings Knights with a 9-2 win on Wednesday at LHS. 

Bryce Plitt (W, 4-0) battled into the 7th inning giving up only 2 runs before being relieved by Jacob Wagner who closed out the game. 

The Tigers jumped ahead in the 1st on a walk to Adam Beran followed by a single by Ried Waddell.  Beran scored on a single by Aaron Malloy. After a sacrifice bunt by Darren Sackett advanced the runners Waddell scored on a ground out by Chris Sackett. Ryne Terry walked and Brain Bullock singled to bring in Malloy.  Plitt then walked to extend the inning for Joe Willie Frees who singled to bring home Terry and Bullock for a 5-0 lead. In the 5th Chris Sackett reached base on a fielder’s choice after Malloy had singled.  Terry and Bullock them walked to load the bases before Bryce Plitt plated Sackett and Terry with a single.  Back to back RBI singles by Terry and Bullock in the 6th completed the scoring .

Hitting leaders in the game for Loveland include: Malloy 4-4, 2b, 2R, 2RBI; Terry 2-2, 2R, RBI; Bullock 2-3, R, RBI; Plitt 1-3, 2RBI, Fress 1-2, 2RBI.
With the sweep of Kings the Tigers improve to 4-0 in the ECC, 9-3 overall.

Loveland Varsity Baseball

 

by Dan Timmerman,

 

Hamilton - April 6

The Tigers got behind early in this game and never recovered, losing 14-4 at home against the Big Blue for their first loss of the season. 

Hitting leaders in the game for Loveland include: Plitt 2-4, 2R; Bullock 1-3, 2 RBI 2B, R; David 1-1, 2B.


Badin - April 9

Loveland traveled to Hamilton Badin Tuesday and lost their second game of the season, as well and two  in a row, to the Rams 5-2.  The Rams got off to a quick start putting their first 2 batters on base with a single, an error and followed by a 3 run homer by T.J. Nichting to jump out to a 3-0 lead after the 1st inning. 

Badin scored 2 more runs in the 4th to go up 5-0. The Tigers rallied in the top of the 5th beginning with lead-off walk to Reid Waddell followed by Aaron Malloy’s first career home run, over the left-center field fence.   

Hitting leaders in the game for Loveland include: Waddell 2-3, 2B, R; Malloy 1-2, RBI, HR, R.


Lebanon - April 10

Wednesday the Tigers played at Lebanon, unfortunately extending their losing streak to 3 games with a heart breaking 9-8 loss to the Warriors. 

Loveland jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead after the 1st on a lead-off walk to Adam Beran, a single by Aaron Malloy and a walk to Darren Sackett to load the bases.  Chris Sackett then brought home Beran with a sacrifice fly to right with Malloy advancing to 3rd.  Danny Tringlehoff then drove in Malloy with a single through the right side of infield.  Ryne Terry followed with a double over the right-fielders head scoring Darren Sackett. 

In the 3rd inning the Tigers put 2 more runs on the board with a lead-off walk to Malloy, who was sacrificed to second on a bunt by Darren Sackett.  Chris Sackett then singled bring in Malloy.  After a ground out advanced Chris Sackett to 2nd, Ryne Terry drove him in with a single to left. 

In the 4th, after 1 out, Reid Waddell drew a base on balls and Malloy singled to put runners at 1st and 2nd.  A wild pitch lead to Waddell scoring with Malloy advancing all the way to 3rd after the catcher threw the ball into left field attempting to peg Waddell at 3rd.  Darren Sackett walked to put runners on 1st and 3rd, Chris Sackett then singled to drive in Malloy and move his brother to 3rd.  An errant throw by the catcher attempting to pick off the younger Sackett at first allowed the older Sackett to score from 3rd for an 8-0 Tiger lead after 3-1/2 innings. 

From that point on things fell apart for the Tigers.  From there Lebanon went on to score 2 in their half of the 4th, 5 more in the 6th and 2 more in the bottom of the 7th for the 9-8 come from behind victory. 

Hitting leaders in the game for Loveland include: Terry 3-4, 2 RBI, 2B; C. Sackett 2-3, 3 RBI, R, SF; Malloy 2-2, 3R; D. Sackett 2R, S.

The Tigers end the week 5-3 overall, 2-0 in the ECC.

Loveland Varsity Baseball's big first week

 

by Dan Timmerman

Loveland Varsity Baseball Week 1

 

Wyoming (at Summit Country Day)

The Loveland High School Varsity Baseball team opened the 2013 season with a 4-0 victory over Wyoming Saturday, March 30 at Summit Athletic Complex. Brian Bullock (W, 1-0, 4 K’s), Nolan Snyder and Jacob Wagner (SV, 1) combined to shutout the Cowboys. The Tigers scored 2 runs in the 3rd inning, with a run each in the 5th and 6th for their first win of the season.

Hitting leaders in the game for Loveland include: D. Sackett 1-2, R; Terry 1-3, 2B, RBI; Waddell 2b

Summit Country Day (at Summit Country Day)

In the second game of the day the Tigers beat the Silver Knights of Summit Country Day, 11-3. Loveland scored runs in the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th innings to rout Summit highlighted by sophomore Adam Beran’s home run in his first career varsity at bat. Bryce Plitt (W, 1-0) was the starting pitcher for the Tigers and was followed on the mound by Nate Jones, Marty Robbins, Aaron Malloy and Cole Schlesner. Hitting leaders in the game for Loveland include: Malloy 2-2, 2B, 3R; Bullock 2-5, 2 RBI, R; C. Sackett 2-4, 2B, RBI, R; Beran 1-1, HR, RBI, R. Game 3 – Northwest (away)

Northwest Knights

The Tigers continued their offensive surge against the Northwest Knights the following Monday winning 14-1, led by Adam Beran’s 5 RBI and Reid Waddell’s 4 RBI. 9 different Tigers contributed base hits with 10 scoring runs. Nolan Snyder (W, 1-0, 4K’s) gave up only 2 hits over 4 innings for the win, followed by Nate Jones and Ryne Terry with an inning each, to close out the game.

Hitting leaders in the game for Loveland include: Beran 2-6, 2B, 3B, 5 RBI; Waddell 1-3, 4 RBI, R; Bullock 2-2, 2 R; C. Sackett 1-1, 2B, RBI, 2R; Burns 1-1, 2R; Jones 1-1, RBI, R; Tringlehof 1-2, RBI.

Anderson (away)

The Tigers opened their inaugural Eastern Cincinnati Conference game with a 4-1 victory at Anderson.

Brian Bullock (W, 2-0, 5K’s) scattered 3 hits over 6 innings yielding only 1 run and earning his second win of the season. Jacob Wagner (SV, 2) pitched a scoreless 7th inning to seal the win and earn his second save of the season.

The Tigers went out in front in the 2nd inning with 2 runs as 4 straight batters reached beginning with a single by Marty Robbins, a walk to Gordon Burns and a single by Reid Waddell. Adam Beran followed with a 2 RBI single for the 2-0 lead.

In the 5th 2 more runs scored after back to back walks began the inning, followed by a Redskin error then an RBI double by Reid Waddell. A wild pitch brought in the final run.

Hitting leaders in the game for Loveland include: Waddell 4-5, 2B, RBI; Beran 1-2, 2 RBI; D. Sackett 1-3, 2B; Robbins 1-3, R; C. Sackett 1-3; Burns 3 BB, 2 R.

Anderson (home)

The Tigers concluded their league series against Anderson with a 6-0 victory at home on Dave Evans Field.

Bryce Plitt (W, 2-0) pitched a complete game shutout for Tigers.

Loveland took a 1-0 lead in the 3rd inning on a leadoff single by Gordon Burns, who then stole second, advanced to third on a sacrifice by Reid Waddell and came home on a wild pitch. The Tigers extended their lead in the 4th scoring 4 runs beginning with a leadoff single by Brian Bullock. Bullock was advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Chris Sackett, who reached first on a throwing error with Bullock going to third. Ryne Terry brought Bullock home with a safety squeeze with Sackett moving to second.

Bryce Plitt then helped his own cause with an RBI single up the middle scoring Nathan Dickerson, who had come in to pinch run for Sackett. After a walk to Burns, Adam Beran continued his clutch hitting with a 2 run single to center making the score 5-0.

Beran, a sophomore, has 11 RBI in the first week of Varsity baseball.

In the sixth Beran scored the final run of the game reaching base on a 2 out error and scoring on an RBI double by Darren Sackett.

Hitting leaders for the Tigers include: Malloy 2-3,3B; Beran 1-4, 2 RBI, R; D. Sackett 1-4, 2B, RBI; C. Sackett 1-1, S, 2B; Plitt 1-3, RBI; Terry S, RBI; Burns 1-2, 2R.

The Tigers complete their first week of the season with an unblemished record of 5-0, 2-0 in the ECC.

Register by Tax Day for Rat Race in Loveland

 

April, 2013 Register by Tax Day Who We Support Our Charities  for 2013 CancerFree Kids...working together until every kid is cancer-free!  http://www.cancerfreekids.org/site/   CityLink Center...Working Together. Reducing Poverty. Changing Lives.  http://citylinkcenter.org/   Girls on the Run...We believe that every girl can embrace who she is, can define who she wants to be, can rise to any challenge, can change the world.  Can.  http://www.gotrcincinnati.org/         Thanks for being a past participant of the Rat Race! We certainly hope you'll join us this year!   Cindy, Margaret and Stacy Rat Race   Preregistration  Deadline is Monday! Monday brings 2 important deadlines! Taxes are due AND it's the last day to preregister for the 12th annual Rat Race 5K Run or Walk and 10K Run.   In Historic Downtown Loveland   Get those taxes done and go sign up for this year's race! Monday is the last day for $30 preregistration. After the weekend the price will be $35. Your registration price includes the race, a white cotton Rat Race shirt, and the awesome after-race party!     The race is Saturday, April 20 at 5:30 pm in Loveland, OH. All proceeds will go to 3 Cincinnati organizations. You will be supporting CancerFree Kids, CityLink Center and Girls on the Run. This year we'll have a great race, followed by an awesome party with live music, good food, and cold Sam Adams beer!    Join us at the 12th annual Rat Race this year and tell all your friends- it's our 12th year running!  And don't forget to get those taxes done!   Click here to register before Monday. We will see you there!   STAY CONNECTED

Golf lovers and hackers = Paxton’s Grill Annual Golf Outing

 

Dear Loveland Magazine Readers,

Golf lovers and hackers alike are invited to participate in the Paxton’s Grill Annual Golf Outing at Hickory Woods in Loveland, which benefits CancerFree KIDS.

The June 22 scramble includes golf, lunch, refreshments, dinner, auction and prizes, including a raffle for a grand prize drawing!

Registration and info at:  www.paxtonsgrill.com or on Facebook.

Sincerely,

Alice Hoffer
Business Development
CancerFree Kids
P.O. Box 575
Loveland, Oh 45140
(513) 575-5437

March for Babies - Clermont County 2013

 

Loveland High School Cheerleaders volunteered at last year's March for babies in Clermont County

Date: Saturday, April 27, 2013
Time: 9:00AM
Registration Time: 8:00AM
Miami Meadows Park
1546 State Route 131
Milford, OH 45150

Join thousands on Saturday, April 27th at Miami Meadows Park in Milford as they march for stronger, healthier babies. Registration begins at 8 AM and the walk will begin promptly at 9 AM.

Enjoy food, fun, and entertainment for the whole family. Breakfast and lunch will be provided and kids of all ages will enjoy the Kid's Zone, an area with bounce houses, games, entertainers, and more.

The walk is a beautiful 3 mile walk. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers and join as they celebrate our 75th Anniversary.

More than 4 million babies are born in the United States each year and the March of Dimes helped each and every one through our research, education, vaccines and breakthroughs. Join the March.

 

Want to win an Ohio weekend getaway? Be your Best for Babies and win BIG! A weekend at Old Man's Cave is waiting for you! Starting today, all Ohio March for Babies registered participants who raise $200 online before midnight on April 30, 2013, will receive an entry into the drawing for a stay at Old Man's Cave Chalets  — a $750 value! Situated in the breathtaking Hocking Hills area in Logan, Ohio, at Old Man's Cave Chalets you can relax and enjoy luxurious amenities like fireplaces, hot tubs, and beautiful furnishings after enjoying a day of hiking or taking in the gorgeous scenery. Raise $200 to be entered once. Raise $400 and you'll be entered twice. Raise $800 and you'll be entered FOUR times! For each increment of $200 you raise online, you'll receive an additional entry! Again, the contest begins TODAY and runs through midnight on Sunday, April 28, 2013. The winner will receive a $750 gift certificate to Old Man's Cave Chalets that they can use for a stay in one of their cabins and chalets or even their event space for a party, small wedding or conference! The winner will be drawn and announced via email on May 1, 2013. Haven't registered yet? It's easy! Click here to find your event and register your team or as an individual walker! March for Babies Online Fundraising — Maximize your Entries! Online fundraising is the easiest, fastest, and most efficient way to reach your March for Babies goals and increase your entries! Here's how to get to $200 in no time: Login to your own page and make your own $25 contribution! Tweet out a challenge for 2 followers to donate $25 each Nudge your boss for a $50 donation using our email scripts from your personal dashboard! Send 3 family members an e-card and ask for $25 from each person Use the iPhone or Android March for Babies app to message a co-worker for $25 Download the Facebook app to ask 2 friends to generously donate $25 Use the printable badges and ask a book club member for a $25 donation! Look for matching gift companies! Ask your friends or family if their company offers a matching gift program. Or call your local March of Dimes office and a staff member can assist you! Remember: Every $200 you raise in online fundraising from now until midnight on Tuesday, April 30 will give you ONE entry into the Old Man's Cave Chalet prize package! Win a weekend away for you and a friend, special someone or your family by helping give every baby a healthy start! Thank you for all you do and GOOD LUCK!

marchofdimes.com/ohio

Rat Race 5K Fitness Walk and 5K/10K Run in Downtown Loveland

 

A flat, fast course that begins near Paxton’s Grill and the Loveland bike trail

April 20th at 5:30 PM

The Rat Race 5K Fitness Walk and 5K/10K Run is a fun event the whole family can share while raising funds to benefit three wonderful local charities: CancerFree KIDS, CityLink Center, and Girls On The Run.

The first 600 participants registered by April 1st will receive a wicking shirt with the famous “Rat Race” signature logo. Pre-registrants 601+ will receive a standard cotton t-shirt with the “Rat Race” logo while male/female run finishers receive top awards. (Race Details)

Family and friends are welcome to cheer participants along the course! Kids’ activities will be available before and during the race, so feel free to bring the kids along!

Immediately following the race will be a post-event party with refreshments, beer, food, live music entertainment, and a Health Expo.

Pre-registered participants are eligible to win door prizes - must be present to win! Non-race attendees may purchase entry into the post-race party ($20 for adults and $5 for children under 10). A driver’s license will be required for all party attendees who wish to drink beer.

Race Details Registration & Packet Pickup Distance 10K (6.2 miles) for runners 5K (3.1 miles) for runners and run/walkers 5K (3.1 miles) for walkers and strollers The events are certified and sanctioned by the USATF-National Governing Body of Track and Field, Long Distance Running and Race Walking. Course Course Map A flat, fast course that begins near Paxton’s Grill and the Loveland bike trail. Starting on Karl Brown to West Loveland to Riverside to Ohio to Wall to Park to Riverside, back to West Loveland, to Karl Brown to Harrison to the bike trail to Cones to trail out and back, finishing at Nisbet Park. Course will be cleared 90 minutes after the start of the race. Restrictions For safety reasons, in-line skates, skateboards and dogs will be prohibited from the race course. Start Time The 10K for runners will begin at 5:30 pm. The 5K for Runners will begin at 5:32 pm. The 5K for Walkers & Strollers will begin at 5:34 pm. Please be sure to place yourself in the proper event corral. Fluid Stations There will be three fluid stations for the 10K and two fluid stations for the 5K. Water will be available at each fluid station.

A photo by Suzzane LaChapell of Boys Lacross Home Opener

 

 

Wild, enthusiastic homecoming for National Champions "By Request"

 

Video and interviews at rally for returning national champs

 

By Request, Loveland High School's show choir is the Grand Champion of the Show Choir Nationals competition at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.

Hundreds of family, fellow students and the community greeted the students as they returned to Loveland late Sunday afternoon.

 

 

A.D. Jeff Zidron assumes new role at Loveland High

 

Loveland, Ohio - The Loveland City School District has announced that Athletic Director, Jeff Zidron will serve as a new assistant principal for Loveland High School (LHS) next year. Zidron has worked in the district for 12 years, serving the past seven years as the LHS athletic director.

“Mr. Zidron has embodied what it means to be a true Loveland Tiger; he has done an excellent job developing a first-class athletic program for our students to enjoy, and we thank him for a job well done on that front,” said Chris Kloesz, LHS principal. “His tenure at LHS makes him the perfect person to promote to this newly created position, and we are simply thrilled to have his exceptional experience in this role.”

The district added the assistant principal position to the administrative team to assist in compliance with new state mandates that require the implementation of an enhanced teacher evaluation system; all teachers must now have full evaluations twice a year, compared to an old evaluation system that based teacher evaluations on number of years in the district. Zidron’s position will also include instructional leadership, supervision of student events and activities, including fine arts, daily discipline and monitoring of students, as well as the implementation and enforcement of school board policies, administrative rules and regulations.

“Our administrative team has been understaffed for years at the high school,” said Chad Hilliker, assistant superintendent of human resources. “With the new evaluation system the state has mandated, we needed to add the full-time position to manage the increased workload. We are lucky to have an administrator with the experience of Mr. Zidron to promote into this role.” Hilliker will become Loveland’s superintendent in May.

“While my heart will always be in athletics, when Mr. Kloesz approached me with this new challenge and asked me to serve in this role, I knew it was right for the team for me to accept it,” said Zidron. “I have the highest respect and admiration for the teaching staff at LHS, and I look forward to working with them in my new capacity.”

Loveland Athletic Booster President, Jeff Williams said, “All is good. I think it is good to keep improving the process - to keep improving things.”

Zidron was a champion of creating “student” athletes and continuously touted the academic achievements of the athletes under his care. He also stressed the importance of moms and dads as the students progressed through their athletic careers, always prodding them to thank their parents for the sacrifices they made.

During Zidron’s tenure as head of the LHS sports programs, the school was consistently rated near the top in conference play when all sports were compared at the end of each season. LHS also received many honors for good sportsmanship under his leadership.

The district is currently searching for a new athletic director to fill the now vacated position.

“Athletics is an important part of our student offerings at LHS,” said Kloesz. “We want to continue to see our athletic department thrive as it did under Mr. Zidron’s leadership, and we will look for a candidate who can continue to grow the department.”

 

It's never to late to train with Mike Shannon

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He can be contacted at 513-680-1414 or michaelshannonpt@yahoo.com

 

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Former Loveland/Xavier star Rosenbaum returns to Nationals

 

Danny Rosenbaum, who pitched at Loveland High School and Xavier University, was returned as a Rule 5 pick from the Colorado Rockies to the Washington Nationals on Sunday, The Washington Times’ Amanda Comak reported, citing a source with knowledge of the move.

More from Comak on Rosenbaum...

 

OHSAA, Petition Originator Agree to Alternative Proposal Regarding Separate Tournaments Referendum

 

Referendum to Separate OHSAA Tournaments into Public and Non-Public Schools Removed from Ballot; Replaced by Competitive Balance Proposal that Deals With Out-of-District Athletes

 

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A petition that would have placed a referendum item on the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s (OHSAA) May ballot that called for all OHSAA tournaments to be conducted separately for public schools and non-public schools has been removed from the ballot, Commissioner Daniel B. Ross, Ph.D., has announced. In its place, the OHSAA Board of Directors has approved a new competitive balance proposal that could place an addition onto a school’s initial enrollment count on a sport-by-sport basis (in team sports only) that is based on the number of students on a team’s roster who are from outside that school’s district or designated attendance zone. The alternate proposal was approved when the OHSAA and the petition originator, together with representatives from his group, mutually worked to reach a resolution on the issue.

Concussion in Youth Sports: Ohio's Return-to-Play Law in effect April 26

 

Ohio’s Return-to-Play Law goes into effect on April 26th

Quick Links

Ohio Department of Health Concussion Information Sheet

Online Concussion Management Training

Ohio’s Return to Play Law: Frequently Asked Questions

Ohio’s Return to Play Law: What Coaches and Referees Need to Know

        Ohio’s Return to Play Law: What Parent/Guardians Need to Know

Additional Concussion Resources

Concussion Information Sheet          

Per ORC 3707.52 as enacted by Ohio HB 143 of the 129th General Assembly, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is required to create a concussion and head injury information sheet for participants in interscholastic activities and youth sports.  

Information Sheets:

Student Athlete Concussion Information Sheet (for Interscholastic Activities) - Starting April 26th, 2013, Ohio law (ORC 3313.539 and ORC 3314.03) prohibits schools from allowing a student to practice for or compete in interscholastic athletics (school sports) until the student has submitted this signed form stating that the student and the student's parent or guardian have received the information contained in the sheet.

Student Athlete Concussion Information Sheet (for Interscholastic Activities) - Spanish Version

Youth Sports Concussion Information Sheet (for Youth Sports Organizations) - Starting April 26th, 2013, Ohio law (ORC 3707.511) requires a youth sports organization to provide this sheet to the parent or other guardian of an individual who wishes to practice for or compete in an athletic activity organized by the organization.

Youth Sports Concussion Information Sheet (for Youth Sports Organizations) -  Spanish Version

 

Online Concussion Management Training            

Per ORC 3707.52 as enacted by Ohio HB 143 of the 129th General Assembly, ODH is required to post free training programs that train coaches and referees in recognizing the signs and symptoms of concussions and head injuries.

The following free online trainings have been approved by the Ohio Department of Health for coaches and referees:
 

National Federation of State High School Associations Concussion in Sports - What you Need to Know: http://www.nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=38000  
(This free on-line course is available through the NFHS. You will need to click the “order here” button and complete a brief registration form to take the course.) Follow these steps to complete the course:

1. Click on the button that says, please login to order.  In the window that appears, click Register Now.
2. When your registration is complete you may "order" the free concussion course offered along the left hand side of the page.  Continue following prompts.  Although it may look like you'll be charged for the course, there is no cost.
3. Once you've completed "checkout," you'll be able to take the free online course.
4. When you've completed and passed the course, you have the option of printing a certificate of completion.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Heads Up Concussion in Youth Sports On-Line Training Program: http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html  

PLEASE NOTE: Both courses offer a “certificate of completion” upon successful passage.  The NFHS course allows organizations to search for and track coaches who have completed the course while the CDC course does not.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Ohio's Return to Play Law: Frequently Asked Questions (Updated 3.1.13) - frequently asked questions document provides detailed information regarding Ohio's Return to Play Law. 

 

 

More Information For Coaches, Referees and Parents

Coaches and Referees

Ohio’s Return to Play Law: What Coaches and Referees Need to Know - Youth Sports

Ohio’s Return to Play Law: What Coaches and Referees Need to Know - School Sports

Parents and Guardians (please note: These are intended to provide more information about the requirements of the law and are different from the ODH Concussion Information Sheets that are required to be distributed to parents, guardians and athletes by schools and youth sports organizations.)

Ohio’s Return to Play Law: What Parent/Guardians Need to Know - Youth Sports

Ohio's Return to Play Law: What Parent/Guardians Need to Know - School Sports

 

 

Additional Concussion Resources             

Ohio Department of Health, Violence and Injury Prevention Program - Sports/Recreation Traumatic Brain Injuries

CDC Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports (English Version) (Spanish Version)

CDC Concussion Treatment and Management Materials for Health Care Providers

CDC Materials on Returning to School for Parents, School Nurses and Educators

Ohio Legislative Service Commission HB 143 Bill Analysis

       Nationwide Children's Hospital - Concussion Information Toolkits

      - For Athletes  |  For   Coaches  | For Parents | For Educators | For School Administrators 

Center for Concussion Rocky Mountain Youth Sports Medicine Institute - REAP Concussion Management Program

 

 

Paxton’s Grill 7th Annual Golf Outing benefiting Cancerfree Kids

 

Loveland, Oh - The 2013 Paxton’s Grill 7th Annual Golf Outing benefiting Cancerfree Kids will be held Saturday, June 22 at the Hickory Woods Golf Course.

Registration starts at 11:00 A.M. Shotgun start promptly at 1 PM, competing in a scramble format.

There will be contests, and a Silent Auction along with lunch served before the event and dinner after the event, with ample refreshments throughout the day, according to Paxton’s Manager Ralph Dunnigan. He said, “This is the eighth year of us hosting the event, and it is always a good time.”

The event will register up to 36 foursomes, and a team signup is $500. Dunnigan said, “A number of companies are kind enough to sponsor our event starting with a hole sponsor at $125, and a top Eagle Sponsor for $2000, with a number in between."

“My partners and I want to do more than just operate a popular restaurant in Historic Loveland, we want to make a difference where we can to help others.  And we feel that Cancerfree Kids is a good local charity,” said Dunnigan. “Last year we netted over $13,000, and our goal is to surpass that this year”

Schedule:

• Saturday, June 22, 2013
• 4-Person Scramble (Amateurs Only)
• 36 Teams
• Check-in starting at 11:00 a.m.
• Shotgun Start at 1:00 p.m.
• Lunch, dinner, beverages, silent auction.
• Dinner and Awards immediately after event at
• Hickory Woods Golf Course

$500 per foursome includes:

• Greens Fees, Golf Cart, Gift Package, Dinner
• Money is due at registration.

 

Contact: Ralph Dunnigan at 513.583.1717 or ralph@paxtonsgrill.com

 

 

Paxton's is Located in the heart of the Historic Loveland District

Just outside Cincinnati, Ohio, Paxton's Grill is housed in one of the town's oldest buildings and is adjacent to the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail. Our relaxed atmosphere and friendly service
welcomes you back time and time again!

Loveland High's Rosenbaum in Rockies' mix for middle relief

 

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -One has to be looking for left-hander Danny Rosenbaum's locker at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick to find it. It's hidden from the center of the room by a partition.

It's a fitting place for a guy who could be a big part of the Rockies when the season starts but could very well not be here at all. As a Rule 5 Draft pick, Rosenbaum must make the squad and stick throughout the season or be offered back to the Nationals -- his former club -- for $50,000.

Rosenbaum has put up a nice argument for himself in the competition for a middle-relief spot. He threw a scoreless ninth inning -- he walked a batter with one out but forced a double-play grounder -- as the Rockies beat the Reds, 5-1, on Friday night. Rosenbaum is 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA in eight innings covering eight appearances.

Rosenbaum has liked the opportunity but admits it's odd not knowing how long he'll be around.

Read on...

 

"Run for the Green"

 

 

Start out your St. Patrick's Day Week with a hardy workout. Course consists of approximately 3.1 miles of mostly densely wooded, winding dirt/mud trails within Landen/Deerfield Park. Elevation changes of up to 50 feet with two calf-deep creek crossings. Once again, this race will be in conjunction with the 2013 Dirt Days Trail Series.

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Loveland High's Danny Rosenbaum scheduled to throw against Reds on Friday

 

Danny Rosenbaum pitching for Loveland High School in 2006.

Loveland Magazine File Photo

Tom King said, "I carry a great amount of pride for one Loveland 'kid' - my son-in-law Danny Rosenbaum." King said his daughter, Loveland High School graduate,  Alexis King and Rosenbaum were married last November.

Rosenbaum, a Loveland standout baseball player, is a pitcher for the Colorado Rockies and will pitch against the Reds this Friday. Tom King said, "I just wanted to put it out there for the Lovelander's that a kid from Loveland, with a dream to play major league baseball, is in the works."

Rosenbaum played college ball at Xavier. Rosenbaum leads the Rockies pitching staff with two spring wins.

In 2005, Rosenbaum, as a Loveland Tiger, was named a FAVC All Conference First Team Player of the Year.

Rosenbaum SPRING TRAINING STATS

Rockies select lefty Rosenbaum in Rule 5 Draft