Senior Riley Hamill is the starting quarterback for the Tigers

by Matt Huether

This past Friday the Loveland Tigers started their Football season in a Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown game at Sycamore Stadium.

The Tigers showed some bright flashes early in the game, one of which was an 8 plus minute drive to start off the game, ending with a touchdown reception by Austin Lodor (pass from Riley Hamill) putting the Tigers up 7-0 after a kick by Logan Farnsworth.

Junior Liam Hamill rushed for 68 yards against Sycamore.

Sycamore came right back and scored a touchdown on a Brian Doneghy 7-yard run. Then, a late score in the first quarter from a 62-yard punt return touchdown by Jordan McConnel, put Sycamore up 13-7.

Sycamore scored again in the 2nd quarter to pad their lead to 19-7 at half time.

After a good drive by the Tigers late in the 3rd quarter, Sycamore RB/DB, Brian Doneghy, intercepted Riley Hamill for a 96-yard pick six putting Sycamore up 26-7. By the end of the 3rd quarter, Sycamore was up 33-7.  Tiger Liam Hamill ran for a 2-yard Touchdown in the 4th quarter, making the final game score 33-13.


Varsity Football Head Coach Fred Cranford

I had the opportunity to speak with the Varsity Football Head Coach Fred Cranford and gain some feedback regarding the upcoming Tigers season.

What are your goals for the varsity team this upcoming season?

Coach CranfordReturning leadership, returning starters and experience, physical returning defense, and an experienced offensive line will be key to our success and execution. Mental toughness and physical condition will be important to our success.

Who are some of the players that you expect big things out of this upcoming season?

Coach CranfordJT Popp at linebacker, Kyle Whitaker at fullback and linebacker, Natron Webster at linebacker, Drew Vanderhorst on the defensive line, Sam Slyderand Joshua Elfers on the offensive line, Remi George at linebacker and running back, and Riley Hamill at quarterback.

Riley Hamill was 8/16 throwing for 76 yards.

What underclassmen has the ability to impact the game at the varsity level this year?

Coach CranfordGabe Ogden at defensive end, Sean McElveen as a safety and wide Receiver, Ben Morrison at defensive End and as a wide receiver, Austin Loder at tight end, Tyler Shelly at center, Liam Hamill at running back, and Breckin Sharkey at defensive back.

What do you think will be the hardest game of the season and why?

Coach CranfordTough schedule from start to finish, 3 non league games all Division I.  On our schedule we play 7 Division I opponents. Sycamore in the Skyline Showdown was well disciplined, well coached, and was a tough test to start the season.

With the loss of a lot of defensive starters due to graduation, who do you look to this year on the defensive side of the ball?

Coach CranfordOur Linebacker crew will lead with experience and leadership.


Loveland looks to bounce back traveling to Lebanon on August 31 at 7 PM. The game will be played at James VanDeGrift Stadium – on the campus of Lebanon Jr. High School.  MAP

Lebanon lost to Kings 17-14 in their season opener last Friday.

Go HERE to find the complete Loveland Tiger Football Schedule and stats.

Game Statistics

Friday, August 24, 2018

13

Loveland
1 2 3 4 T
LVL 7 0 0 6 13
SYC 13 6 14 0 33

33

Sycamore

Scoring Summary
1ST QUARTER LVL SYC
LVL TD 07:24 Austin Lodor 6 YD PASS FROM Riley Hamill (Logan Farnsworth KICK) 7 0
SYC TD 03:04 Brian Doneghy 7 YD RUN (Sebastian Salas KICK FAILED) 7 6
SYC TD 00:20 Jordan McConnel 62 YD PUNT RETURN (Sebastian Salas KICK) 7 13
2ND QUARTER LVL SYC
SYC TD 03:46 Jordan McConnel 1 YD RUN (Sebastian Salas KICK FAILED) 7 19
3RD QUARTER LVL SYC
SYC TD 00:01 Brian Doneghy 96 YD INT RETURN (Sebastian Salas KICK) 7 26
SYC TD 00:01 Drew Altemuehle 5 YD RUN (Sebastian Salas KICK) 7 33
4TH QUARTER LVL SYC
LVL TD 00:01 Liam Hamill 2 YD RUN (Logan Farnsworth KICK FAILED) 13 33
Team Stat Comparison
LVL SYC
1st Downs 14 15
Total Yards 216 255
Passing Completions 8 10
Passing Attempts 17 15
Passing Yards 76 81
Passing Average 4.5 5.4
Rushing Attempts 40 34
Rushing Yards 140 174
Rushing Average 3.5 5.1
3rd Down Efficiency 4-12 4-8
4th Down Efficiency 0-3 1-1
Penalties 7-45 6-83
Turnovers 1 0
Possession 20:31 36:44
Loveland Stats
PASSING
CP/AT YDS AVG TD INT
Riley Hamill 8/16 76 4.8 1 1
TEAM 0/1 0 0.0 0 0
Team 8/17 76 4.5 1 1
Sycamore Stats
PASSING
CP/AT YDS AVG TD INT
ALTEMUEHLE,Drew 9/12 71 5.9 0 0
FEHR,Andrew 1/2 10 5.0 0 0
DONEGHY,Brian 0/1 0 0.0 0 0
Team 10/15 81 5.4 0 0
RUSHING
ATT YDS AVG LG TD
Liam Hamill 15 68 4.5 20 1
Kyle Whitaker 9 29 3.2 52 0
Riley Hamill 9 21 2.3 7 0
Remi George 2 0 0.0 4 0
Ben Morrison 1 11 11.0 11 0
Jack Schefft 1 2 2.0 2 0
Reece Hatfield 1 -8 -8.0 0 0
Carter Schlesner 1 12 12.0 12 0
Logan Farnsworth 1 5 5.0 5 0
Team 40 140 3.5 52 1
RUSHING
ATT YDS AVG LG TD
DONEGHY,Brian 14 119 8.5 29 1
MCCONNEL,Jordan 6 37 6.2 20 1
ALTEMUEHLE,Drew 5 11 2.2 14 1
WILLIAMS,Justin 4 3 0.8 9 0
FEHR,Andrew 2 -1 -0.5 0 0
TEAM 2 0 0.0 0 0
MAY,Lee 1 5 5.0 5 0
Team 34 174 5.1 29 3
RECEIVING
REC YDS AVG LG TD
Austin Lodor 4 44 11.0 24 1
Sean McElveen 1 5 5.0 5 0
Jack McCann 1 4 4.0 4 0
Zachary Bebout 1 31 31.0 31 0
Dylan Griffis 1 -8 -8.0 0 0
Team 8 76 9.5 31 1
RECEIVING
REC YDS AVG LG TD
PRITCHET,Marion 3 32 10.7 15 0
MCCONNEL,Jordan 2 17 8.5 10 0
MAY,Lee 2 4 2.0 5 0
NIBLACK,Davis 2 18 9.0 13 0
DONEGHY,Brian 1 10 10.0 10 0
Team 10 81 8.1 15 0
KICKING
FG PCT LNG XP PTS
Logan Farnsworth 0/0 0.0 0 1/2 1
KICKING
FG PCT LNG XP PTS
SALAS,Sebastian 0/1 0.0 0 3/5 3
PUNTING
NO YDS AVG TB -20 LNG
Ethan Lund 4 99 24.8 0 1 36
Adam Perry 1 18 18.0 0 0 18
Team 5 117 23.4 0 1 36
PUNTING
NO YDS AVG TB -20 LNG
ALTEMUEHLE,Drew 3 113 37.7 0 1 48
PUNT RETURNS
NO YDS AVG LNG TD
Natron Webster 1 0 0.0 0 0
Ben Meckey 1 0 0.0 0 0
Team 2 0 0.0 0 0
PUNT RETURNS
NO YDS AVG LNG TD
MCCONNEL,Jordan 2 62 31.0 62 1
TEAM 1 0 0.0 0 0
Team 3 62 20.7 62 1
KICKOFF RETURNS
NO YDS AVG LNG TD
Carter Schlesner 2 4 2.0 4 0
Liam Hamill 1 0 0.0 0 0
Natron Webster 1 0 0.0 0 0
Hrissy Stanchez 1 0 0.0 0 0
Connor Wasmund 1 0 0.0 0 0
Team 6 4 0.7 4 0
KICKOFF RETURNS
NO YDS AVG LNG TD
BLASE,Noah 1 0 0.0 0 0
MCCONNEL,Jordan 1 0 0.0 0 0
DOUTHITT,John 1 0 0.0 0 0
Team 3 0 0.0 0 0
DEFENSE
SCK FF FR TD INT YDS TD
DEFENSE
SCK FF FR TD INT YDS TD
CLARK,Nate 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DONEGHY,Brian 0.0 0 0 0 1 96 1
Team 1.0 0 0 0 1 96 1

 

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