The Pride run-ruled the Wolverines, 12-2, to claim their program’s first VHSL Class 4 State title.
Author: Owen Gotimer
Owen Gotimer
Owen Gotimer is an award-winning journalist and small business owner from Leesburg, Virginia. After graduating from Heritage High School, Owen spent his college years at Syracuse University, where he studied broadcast and digital journalism in the renowned Newhouse School of Public Communications, before earning a Masters degree in social media, culture, and society from the University of Westminster. Owen owns OG Media, a full-service marketing partner specializing in website design & development, content creation, and graphic design & print. Additionally, Owen is the president of of the Jeffrey C. Fowler Memorial Scholarship.
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The Pride stuck together to outlast Salem and earn Heritage its first VHSL Class 4 State title in girls basketball, 46-37, on March 14 in Richmond.
Riverside senior forward Joell Basue and senior point guard Josh Ntiamoah both posted big second halves as the Rams escaped the Eagles, 58-56, to advance to a VHSL Class 5 State semifinal.
Heritage junior shooting guard Julia Ehrmantraut scored a game-high 20 points off the bench, connecting on six three pointers, as the Pride cruised past the Captains, 67-37, on February 25 in Leesburg.
The Rams took care of business in overtime to escape the Bulldogs, 77-70, on February 19 in Leesburg, earning a return trip to the Potomac District championship game.
The Vikings stole the momentum with a 12-2 run to start the game before using four different double-digit scorers to hold off their rival Wolverines, 73-60.