By Owen Gotimer LoCoSports Editor-in-Chief [twitter-follow screen_name=’LoCoSports’] Purcellville (February 2, 2016) — Loudoun Valley High School senior Jake Stapleton has made a commitment to continue his football career at Juniata College starting in the 2016-2017 school year. “It was a really fun process, and I’ve seen a lot of different schools and programs and met a lot of great people,” the 6-foot-1, 210-pound Stapleton said. “I’m excited for the new opportunities that come with this decision. I set a goal to play QB in college, and I’m really proud of myself for getting that chance.” After competing for the starting…
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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’] Ashburn (January 28, 2016) — Broad Run High School senior Brendin Brooks has made a commitment to continue his football career at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania beginning in the 2016-2017 academic year. “I chose Cheyney because it seemed like a great fit for me,” the 6-foot-3, 250-pound Brooks said. “Cheyney hasn’t won a game in nearly four years, and I’m willing to help this program become a winning team over the next four years.” In the midst of a rough patch, the Division II Wolves have not won a football game since September…
By Owen Gotimer LoCoSports Editor-in-Chief [twitter-follow screen_name=’LoCoSports’] Ashburn (January 27, 2016) — Stone Bridge High School senior Lawton Riggs has made a commitment to continue his football career at James Madison University starting in the 2016-2017 school year. “It feels good to know where you will be the next four years, and especially for it to be at such an amazing place like JMU, that makes me very excited,” the 6-foot-3, 240-pound Riggs said. “This past year has been a great experience. All of the coaches I have met during this process are amazing, but I think I’ve found my…
By Owen Gotimer LoCoSports Editor-in-Chief [twitter-follow screen_name=’LoCoSports’] Purcellville (January 11, 2016) — One of the few things more difficult than capping off a three game week in high school basketball is capping off a three game week coming out of winter break against one of the most dangerous teams in your conference. But the trouble didn’t bother the Loudoun Valley High School boys basketball team – which after a slow start in the first quarter – rallied behind a high-scoring offensive and turnover-forcing defense to defeat Conference 21B foe Rock Ridge High School, 78-48, in front of a home crowd…
By Owen Gotimer LoCoSports Editor-in-Chief [twitter-follow screen_name=’LoCoSports’] Leesburg (January 4, 2016) — Leesburg-native and Madeira School senior Kylie Jordan has signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her swimming career at Duke University beginning in the 2016-2017 academic year. “I chose Duke because of the great balance between academics and swimming,” the 5-foot-10 Jordan said. “When I visited, I immediately fell in love with the campus and clicked with the amazing swimmers on the team. I feel that Duke is the perfect place for me to continue my growth as a student and an athlete.” Located in Durham, North…
By Owen Gotimer LoCoSports Editor-in-Chief [twitter-follow screen_name=’LoCoSports’] Leesburg (December 16, 2015) – Owen Gotimer photographed the Tuscarora High School and Heritage High School girls basketball game in Leesburg on Wednesday, December 16 and posted this photo gallery! The Huskies forced turnovers throughout the night to win, 56-36.