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Herb Laughman retires after 15 years with Loveland track program

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:42 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Herb Laughman retires after 15 years with Loveland track program
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Herb Laughman has announced his retirement from coaching the Loveland girls track and field team after 15 years. Under his leadership, the program won seven consecutive Eastern Cincinnati Conference titles and achieved its first district and regional team title in school history during the 2026 season. Loveland finished fourth at the 2026 Division II state championships, highlighted by a record-breaking 4x800 meter relay and individual successes from Caroline Murnan. Laughman, who also coached the girls basketball team from 2013 to 2017, expressed gratitude for his time with the program and the community in a letter. Athletic Director Jayson Bruce praised Laughman's significant impact on the program and student-athletes.

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  • •Laughman coached Loveland for 15 of his 22 years in education.
  • •The team won seven conference titles under his guidance.
  • •Loveland achieved a fourth place finish at the 2026 state meet.
  • •Laughman established 12 school records during his tenure.
  • •He previously coached the girls basketball team, improving their record.
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  • 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Longtime Loveland track and field coach Herb Laughman retires
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Herb Laughman led the Loveland Tigers girls track and field program to seven conference titles and a fourth place finish at the 2026 state meet.

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