Purcellville, Va. — Loudoun Valley High School senior Ryan Hammer has made a verbal commitment to continue his golf career at Longwood University beginning in the 2018-2019 academic year. “It is a little surreal to think countless hours on the golf course have paid off,” the 6-foot Hammer said. “I am extremely excited and relieved to be verbally committed to such a great school. Sometimes I wish I could press fast forward and join the team now.” [adrotate banner=”19″] Before pressing fast forward, Hammer will play his senior season for the Loudoun Valley Vikings. After winning the individual Conference 21B,…
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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. — Regulation wasn’t enough for Rock Ridge High School and Loudoun County High School to determine a victor in their varsity football matchup on September 8 in Leesburg. As a matter of fact, the first, second and third overtimes also weren’t enough. But as Rock Ridge junior defensive back Mo Khatib hauled in an interception in the fourth overtime, the Phoenix realized their chance was on the horizon. On their fourth overtime possession, Rock Ridge senior kicker Ben Wright drilled the 25-yard game-winning field goal, giving the Phoenix a 47-44 win – their first win of the season.…
Ashburn, Va. — When a district rival holds you scoreless through three quarters, a lot of teams would crumble. When facing a two-score deficit with just ten minutes to play, a lot of teams would crumble. But when Broad Run High School faced those circumstances against Potomac District rival Tuscarora High School on September 1 in Ashburn, the Spartans didn’t crumble. [adrotate banner=”19″] “Our kids just don’t quit. They have grit, and they’re resilient,” Broad Run head coach Matt Griffis said. “At no point in the game did anyone point fingers or seem frustrated. It was refreshing.” With the Huskies…
Leesburg, Va. — High school volleyball in Loudoun County is on a different level. And Loudoun’s Potomac District is one of the most feared leagues in the State of Virginia. Since 2013, Potomac District teams have won two VHSL 5A state championships and advanced to three other state title matches. While the Briar Woods High School Lady Falcons and Stone Bridge High School Lady Bulldogs continue to be a presence in the district, an up-and-coming volleyball program is hoping to make an impact in 2017. Enter Tuscarora High School. “There are no weak teams here. The Potomac District is so…
Leesburg, Va. — After allowing nearly 27 points per game against last fall, the Heritage High School defense came out with a vengeance in 2017. Led by a senior-ridden line and an electric secondary, the Pride opened their season with a 22-0 shutout win over Freedom High School in front of a home crowd in Leesburg on August 25. “We know we have a really good defense,” Heritage head coach Reed Prosser said. “This is the best defense we’ve had in the five years I’ve been here. The kids have worked really hard.” [adrotate banner=”19″] In Prosser’s five-year tenure at…
Ashburn, Va. — Briar Woods High School senior Skylar Sload has made a verbal commitment to continue her golf career at the University of Virginia beginning in the 2018-2019 academic year. “I’m excited to wear the Cavalier sweatshirt for life,” the 5-foot-9 Sload said. “I always knew UVA was an incredible academic school, and after getting to know my new future coach and meeting some of my soon-to-be teammates this summer, I knew I wanted UVA to be a part of my collegiate journey.” [adrotate banner=”19″] Led by eleventh-year head coach Kim Lewellen, the Division I Cavaliers have finished in…