Loudoun County, Va. — As the high school boys basketball season heats up in Loudoun County, a few local teams have started to stand out from the crowd, while several others are potential contenders. Each week, Varun Shankar and I will be alternating releasing our boys and girls basketball rankings. In a three-district county, we wanted a way to put things into perspective. Enter: the LoCo Top 5. (Note: Varun was going to write this edition, but he said he was traumatized after the Potomac Falls–Dominion game, so I’m stepping in this week) Of course, if you’re into hard numbers,…
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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.
Loudoun County, Va. — As the high school girls basketball season heats up in Loudoun County, a few local teams have started to stand out from the crowd, while several others are potential contenders. Each week, Varun Shankar and I will be alternating releasing our girls and boys basketball rankings. In a three-district county, we wanted a way to put things into perspective. Enter: the LoCo Top 5. Of course, if you’re into hard numbers, check out the full Cedar Run District, Potomac District, and Dulles District standings. [adrotate group=”5″] 1. Loudoun Valley (1-0, 4-0) — If there is one team…
Ashburn, Va. — After jumping out to an early first half lead, the Broad Run High School girls basketball team overcame a strong second-half effort by rival Briar Woods to fend off the Falcons and secure a 52-48 win on December 20 in Ashburn. A foul-ridden first quarter forced the Falcons to dive deep into their bench as the Spartans took advantage. Led by sophomore forward Sydney Sokol – who poured in 6 points and 5 rebounds in the first quarter alone – Broad Run jumped out a 19-10 lead after the first frame. “It’s great to jump out to…
Leesburg, Va. — I was sitting in a hotel room in Jacksonville, Florida, eager to start my new full-time job for a software company. I laid in bed and turned on Big Bang Theory to settle my nerves and hopefully clear my mind the night before my first day. Then I got a text. Part one of our mission at LoCoSports is to provide local student-athletes with the recognition they deserve for all the hard work they put in. Part two of our mission sometimes goes underrecognized by the community: to help mentor and provide real world experiences to high…
Leesburg, Va. — Coming off a convincing win against Woodgrove, the John Champe High School basketball team had their sights set on a tournament championship. Led by junior guards Jalen and James Jasper – who combined for 37 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals – the Knights dispatched host Loudoun County High School, 64-46, to claim the inaugural LoCoSports Tip-Off Tournament crown on December 6 in Leesburg. “It’s a great start, and you always want to get off to a great start,” John Champe head coach Walter Webb said. “Talk is cheap, so you got to play and…
Leesburg, Va. — During her freshman and sophomore seasons, Tuscarora guard Isabellah Middleton played alongside her older sister, Kennedy. In both of her first two high school seasons, Middleton earned All-LoCo honorable mention nominations while her sister Kennedy earned first team honors. Then in 2018-2019, Middleton got an opportunity to shine on her own, taking her game to the next level. During her junior campaign, she posted 17 double-doubles while averaging 25 points and 11 rebounds per game. Her effort earned her the Cheers and LoCoSports All-LoCo Player of the Year award. “We expect Bellah to be a solid leader…