Sterling, Va. — Potomac Falls High School senior Jessienna Burkett-Erice has made a commitment to continue her wrestling career at Lyon College starting in the 2018-2019 school year. “It feels kinda crazy, to be honest. I never thought I would wrestle in college or even go to a college out of state,” the 5-foot-3 Burkett-Erice said. “I feel extremely blessed for this opportunity that Coach Kevin Corbett has given to me and the support my family has given me to go.” [adrotate banner=”19″] Lyon is one of just 39 colleges in the United States with women’s wrestling programs, competing in…
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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. — The Loudoun County High School boys varsity basketball team lives and dies by the three. While the Raiders weren’t lights out from downtown on February 12, they got two big three-pointers from senior shooting guard Pierce Brenner late in the fourth quarter to help chip away at an eight-point Riverside lead. “They were huge. He always hits big shots for us,” Loudoun County senior forward Cam Corbett said. “He hit those shots and the crowd got into it. Once the crowd gets into it, we really get into it, and it was all about momentum from there.”…
Leesburg, Va. — Heritage High School senior Aaron Maisus has made a commitment to continue his football career at Old Dominion University starting in the 2018-2019 school year. “After visiting Old Dominion I realized it was the perfect fit. They have great coaches, facilities and offer the highest level of college football,” the 6-foot-2 Maisus said. “The whole recruiting process was very stressful, with its ups and downs, so now that it’s over with, it feels great.” [adrotate banner=”19″] Maisus’ stressful recruiting journey came to a happy ending after meeting with the coaching staff at Old Dominion. Led by eleventh-year…
Purcellville, Va. — Loudoun Valley High School was packed on February 2 in anticipation of Purcellville’s late-season rivalry game between the Vikings and the Wolverines of Woodgrove High School. But what the fans got was more than a tough, physical game between Dulles District foes; they witnessed history. “It was crazy. I love The Jungle,” Loudoun Valley senior forward Jordan Miller said. “Woodgrove’s stands were packed. Our side was packed. It was just a great environment. Both teams played well and gave the crowd a great show.” A great show indeed, and Miller was its star. Early in the fourth…
Ashburn, Va. — Briar Woods High School senior Bethany Gatlin has made a commitment to continue her swimming career at the University of Nebraska Omaha beginning in the 2018-2019 academic year. “From the very beginning, I could tell there was just something so special about not only the program but the coaches, too,” the 5-foot-8 Gatlin said. “When I went to my official visit in September I instantly felt I was already a part of the Maverick family.” While committing to Nebraska Omaha gave Gatlin a sense of relief, the year leading up to her commitment was a bit tumultuous.…
Loudoun County, Va. — As high school basketball gets underway in Loudoun County, a few local teams have already started to stand out among the crowd. In a two-district county, we wanted a way to put things into perspective. Enter: the LoCo Top 5. Of course, if you’re into hard numbers the full Potomac District and Dulles District standings are available here. [adrotate banner=”16″] 1. Freedom (9-1, 15-3) Double-digit wins over LoCoTop 5 teams Tuscarora and Loudoun Valley in the last week lift Freedom to the much-deserved No. 1 spot in our rankings. The Lady Eagles are long and athletic,…