Ashburn, Va. — It took the Independence High School field hockey team just over two minutes to get on the scoreboard against Loudoun Valley High School in their August 24 game in Ashburn. Then less than a minute later, Independence junior forward Olivia Danley—who finished with a game-high four goals—added her second goal of the night as the Tigers quickly expanded their lead. That was the story of the night as Independence continued to pour on the goals against a quick and talented Loudoun Valley team. A valiant effort by the Vikings’ defense wasn’t enough as the Tigers earned their…
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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.
Leesburg, Va. — Trailing the first set of the season by double-digit points, it looked like it would be a long night for the Riverside High School volleyball team. But the Rams responded. Point after point, Riverside started to erase Tuscarora’s 21-10 lead. A soft touch by senior outside hitter Kendall McDaniel closed the gap to 23-14 before senior libero Nikki Cathell rallied off three straight service points to shrink the Huskies’ lead to 23-17. Then, trailing 24-17, senior middle blocker Zoe Thomas crushed a kill at the sideline then had a block-kill at the net to close the gap…
Aldie, Va. — At Lightridge High School, Lightning football coach Bobby Eavenson will lead his team into battle this fall. Just a second year program, the Lightning put together an impressive freshman campaign during a bizarre COVID-ridden, senior-less, spring football season in 2021. But, for Lightridge, that was just the beginning. It’s time to take you Inside the Huddle. [adrotate banner=”46″]
Leesburg, Va. — Less than 10 minutes into the game, the Washington Spirit found themselves in a predicament. After an early attack by forward Tara McKeown in the 2’, the Spirit were on the defensive when NJ/NY Gotham FC forward Midge Purce earned a free kick just outside the top of the box. Spirit defender Sam Staab was shown a red card on the play and exited the game in the 7’. Down a player for what ended up being the final 92 minutes, the Spirit put up a valiant effort, holding the lead for more than 10 minutes in…
Frederick, Md. — Growing up, Nick Stewart always dreamed about putting on a Keys uniform. An avid baseball fan and rising star, Stewart and his family would often make the short trip from Loudoun County to Frederick to watch the then-Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles play at Harry Grove Stadium. Just over a decade later, Stewart gets to live his childhood dream. “Sometimes I start to get sidetracked and I start to think a little bit too much, so I’ll just sit down here at the ballpark and think about when I was a kid coming to Keys…
Leesburg, Va. — For the first time in NWSL history, fans in Loudoun County were able to cheer as the Washington Spirit took the pitch on July 2 in the team’s first ever fan-attended game at Segra Field in Leesburg. Despite the hometown crowd cheering them on, the Spirit fell, 1-0, to a well organized Chicago Red Stars team. “The results were a little disappointing,” Washington head coach Richie Burke said. “But the performance was very pleasing.” With plans to eventually move all technical, support, and training staff to Leesburg, the Spirit will bounce between Audi Field in D.C. and…