By Owen Gotimer LoCoSports Editor-in-Chief [twitter-follow screen_name=’LoCoSports’] Sterling (March 7, 2016) — Dominion High School senior Chris Hanna has made a commitment to continue his football career at Shenandoah University beginning in the 2016-2017 academic year. “Being committed to college is an absolute relief,” the 6-foot-1, 260-pound Hanna said. “Society puts an extreme pressure on high school kids to apply and get into college, and the fact that I can get a quality education while playing a sport that I love is a great opportunity, and I wouldn’t want it any other way.” On top of the chance to play…
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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.
By Owen Gotimer LoCoSports Editor-in-Chief [twitter-follow screen_name=’LoCoSports’] Sterling (March 4, 2016) — Dominion High School senior Brandon Ruffin has made a commitment to continue his football career at Fairmont State University starting in the 2016-2017 school year. “Throughout the whole recruiting process, I always pictured myself wearing various jerseys,” the 5-foot-11, 185-pound Ruffin said. “Now, to know exactly what jersey I will be wearing, it feels like I have a home. The reason Ruffin chose to don the Fairmont State maroon and white was because of the instant influence he felt he could make on the team. “I chose Fairmont…
By Owen Gotimer LoCoSports Editor-in-Chief [twitter-follow screen_name=’LoCoSports’] Sterling (February 29, 2016) — Dominion High School senior Luke Thompson has made a commitment to continue his football career at McDaniel College starting in the 2016-2017 school year. “After committing to college, I feel so relaxed being able to just focus on what happens today instead of tomorrow,” the 5-foot-8, 160-pound Thompson said. Tomorrow is another day of high school for Thompson, but come this summer, Thompson will be in full college mode getting ready for football and academics at the next level. “I chose McDaniel mainly because of the educational opportunities they…
By Owen Gotimer LoCoSports Editor-in-Chief [twitter-follow screen_name=’LoCoSports’] Sterling (February 27, 2016) — Dominion High School senior Jordan Hinson has made a commitment to continue his football career at University of Virginia’s College at Wise beginning in the 2016-2017 academic year. “It was a very long process for me and my family, and it is very relieving to know that I have found a school that feels like home where I can fit in,” the 5-foot-10, 175-pound Hinson said. “It really is exciting to move onto the next chapter in my life.” Hinson decided UVA Wise was the best spot for…
By Owen Gotimer LoCoSports Editor-in-Chief [twitter-follow screen_name=’LoCoSports’] Sterling (February 26, 2016) — Dominion High School senior Derrick Kouame has made a commitment to continue his football career at Gannon University starting the 2016-2017 school year. “Being committed is a great feeling knowing I have somewhere to further my education and continue my football career,” the 5-foot-8, 165-pound Kouame said. While having the opportunity to play football at the collegiate level certainly guided Kouame to Gannon, his trip to the northwestern Pennsylvania university really sealed the deal for him. “When I went up to Gannon, it felt like home,” Kouame said.…
Ashburn, Va. — Briar Woods High School senior Yuka Kuwahara has made a commitment to continue her swimming career at the College of William & Mary starting in the 2016-2016 school year. “I love the balance of great academics and fast swimming that W&M has to offer,” the 5-foot-2 Kuwahara said. “When I visited there, I instantly knew that I belonged there. The atmosphere, the campus, the coaching staff and the teammates all made me feel like I could continue my growth as a student and an athlete.” [adrotate banner=”18″] While Kuwahara has found her home for the next four…