Author: Owen Gotimer

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 (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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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By Owen Gotimer LoCoSports Editor-in-Chief [twitter-follow screen_name=’LoCoSports’] (February 21, 2016) — As high school student-athletes in Loudoun County make their decisions on what to do with their futures, many choose to continue pursuing an athletic career in college. LoCoSports is here to tell you about Life After Loudoun. If you have any notes about LCPS graduates in college or beyond, please reach out through our contact form or email us at locosportsnews@gmail.com. In his Liberty baseball debut, Loudoun Valley High School graduate Jack DeGroat (2015) tossed 3.2 innings of scoreless relief earning his first career collegiate win against South Florida. In the…

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By Owen Gotimer LoCoSports Editor-in-Chief [twitter-follow screen_name=’LoCoSports’] Sterling (February 20, 2016) — Potomac Falls High School senior CeCe Mason has made a commitment to continue her soccer career at Chowan University starting in the 2016-2017 school year. “I chose Chowan because they showed so much interest in me and made the university feel just like home,” the 5-foot-3 Mason said. “Chowan first reached out to me through email then I got a call from the head coach telling me he had seen me at ID camps I had attended, and he was very interested in me. The coach took the…

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