by Sam Smith
Loveland, Ohio – For four out of the past five years, Loveland High School’s women’s soccer team has ranked first in the Eastern Cincinnati Conference. The team even competed at the division 1 state championship in 2015.
Last year, the team progressed undefeated to regional where they fell to Springboro. Read 2016 Womens Soccer Season in Reflection here. This year, the team is already off to a winning start, beating Fairfield 3-0, Lakota West 2-1, Campbell County 8-0 and Kings 4-0. Although the road ahead is long with 12 matches already scheduled, the players are hopeful for victory.
“The ultimate goal for our season is to finish what we started 2 years ago, which would be going to state and winning,” said Goalie and senior, Lauren Parker.
Although the team fell to Walsh Jesuit in Columbus, they have not lost sight of total victory. Last year, Walsh Jesuit won their fifth consecutive OHSAA state title.
The team lost seniors who graduated last year, but have gained new and rising athletes.
“I think this season we will have a lot of wins because there is a lot of talent on the team. For me this season I think it will be a great learning opportunity because I will get to learn how to play from some amazing players,” freshman, Elise Reynolds, explained.
“I think this is going to be a really good season. Everyone is giving it their all and working the hardest they can. We all get along and work well together but still push each other. I’m really excited to get to play with these girls,” sophomore Kaitlyn Andrews told Loveland Magazine.
The women competed Saturday on the Tiger Turf and are now 5-0 with a 4-0 win over Ryle. Their next match is Tuesday at Turpin (3-1-1) at 7 PM.
Keep up-to-date on upcoming matches here and through Loveland Magazine’s ongoing coverage.
