Back to profile

Jon Roetman

Stories by Jon

Oakton’s Weaver Leads Gymnastics Team to Victory

Sophomore wins all-around competition.

The Oakton gymnastics team won a home meet on Jan. 9.

Tease photo

Top Potomac Sports Moments of 2013

Here is a look at the top Potomac sports moments of 2013.

Top Reston, Herndon Sports Moments of 2013

Here is a look at the top Reston and Herndon sports moments of 2013.

Tease photo

Top Arlington Sports Moments of 2013

Here is a look at the top Arlington sports moments of 2013.

Tease photo

Top Vienna Sports Moments of 2013

Here is a look at the top Vienna sports moments of 2013.

Tease photo

Top Burke,Springfield, Fairfax, Fairfax Station Sports Moments of 2013.

Here is a look at the top Burke, Springfield, Fairfax, Fairfax Station sports moments of 2013.

Tease photo

Top Centreville and Chantilly Sports Moments of 2013

Here is a look at the top Centreville and Chantilly sports moments of 2013.

Tease photo

Top Alexandria Sports Moments of 2013

Here is a look at the top moments in Alexandria sports for 2013.

Tease photo

Centreville Football Beats Oscar Smith for 6A State Championship

Wildcats finish 15-0, ranked No. 15 nationally by USA TODAY.

The Centreville football team defeated Oscar Smtih 35-6 in the VHSL 6A state championship game on Dec. 14.

West Springfield’s Berglund Reaches 1,000 Career Points

Spartans start season 5-0.

West Springfield senior guard Amy Berglund reached 1,000 career points on Dec. 7 against Madison.

Tease photo

McLean Girls' Basketball Cruises to Victory Against Langley

Highlanders pull away with 35-3 run.

The McLean girls' basketball team improved to 4-0 with a win over Langley on Friday.

Tease photo

McLean Boys' Basketball Beats Rival Langley in Overtime

Highlanders senior Sullivan leads all scorers with 17 points.

The McLean boys' basketball team evened its record at 2-2 with a win over Langley on Friday.

Tease photo

Centreville Football Team Headed to State Championship Game

Wildcats beat Westfield in 6A North region final.

Centreville will face Oscar Smith in the big-school state championship game for the second time in three seasons.

Tease photo

Wakefield Boys’ Basketball Beats T.C. in Memorial Game

Warriors win despite shooting 9-for-30 from the free-throw line.

The Wakefield boys' basketball team opened its season with a 56-51 win over T.C. Williams.

Tease photo

Woodson's Bowles Scores Career-High 25 Points in Win over Fairfax

Junior point guard returned to Woodson after planning to transfer.

The Woodson boys' basketball team evened its record at 1-1 with win over Fairfax.

Tease photo

Robinson Boys' Basketball Outlasts Edison in Double-Overtime Thriller

Rams make 14 3-pointers, including eight from senior guard Bynum.

The Robinson boys' basketball team opened its season with a 95-91 victory against Edison.

Whitman Girls’ Basketball Has Visions of Winning at UMBC

Vikings lost by one point in last season’s state semifinals.

The Whitman girls' basketball team will face Good Counsel on Friday.

Newman Enters First Season as Langley Head Boys’ Basketball Coach

Collier, Callaghan are Saxons’ top returning athletes.

The Langley boys' basketball team will take on Stuart on Friday.

Alcorta Wins Foot Locker South Regionals

Lake Braddock’s Christen, Kunc advance to nationals.

The Football Locker national cross country meet is this weekend in San Diego.

Tease photo

Esherick Returns as Yorktown’s Top Scoring Threat

Senior point guard Leano will be asked for leadership.

The Yorktown boys' basketball team lost to Woodson in the opening round of last year's regional tournament.

T.C. Williams Figures to Benefit From Increased Depth

Titans won district title last season with roster small in numbers.

The T.C. Williams girls' basketball team won its season-opener against Bishop Ireton.

Mount Vernon Girls’ Basketball Stumbles in Season Opener

Majors lose to strong Centreville team, 60-32.

The Mount Vernon girls' basketball team is off to a 0-1 start.

Tease photo

Centreville Girls’ Basketball Thumps Mount Vernon in Opener

Wildcats prove to their coach they have the desire to win.

The Centreville girls' basketball team beat Mount Vernon, 60-32.

Tease photo

Westfield Beats Lake Braddock with Improbable Comeback.

Bulldogs overcome 13-point deficit in game’s final six minutes.

Westfield will face Centreville in the 6A North title game on Saturday.

Tease photo

Warhawks Welcome Return of 6-Foot-2 Koshuta

Post player missed sophomore season due to torn ACL.

The Madison girls' basketball team opens its season tonight at Oakton.

Wakefield Returns Three Starters from State Playoff Team

Warriors must overcome loss of leaders Moore, Nega.

The Wakefield boys' basketball team opens the season on Dec. 7 against T.C. Williams.

Tease photo

Inexperienced Titans Looking To Get Program Back on Track

Coach King wants group effort until standout players emerge.

The T.C. Williams boys' basketball team opens its season at Wakefield on Dec. 7.

Tease photo

Majors Motivated by Pain of Season-Ending Loss

Shannon, Porter are Mount Vernon’s top returning athletes.

The Mount Vernon girls' basketball team will open its season at Centreville on Dec. 3.

Tease photo

Thrasher-Walker Leads Westfield to Playoff Victory over Robinson

Bulldogs receiver Burns thrives in wildcat role.

Westfield will face Lake Braddock in the 6A North semifinals.

Tease photo

Titans Hope Playoff Berth a Program-Changer

T.C. snaps 22-year playoff drought, loses to South County.

The T.C. Williams football team lost to South County in the opening round of the 6A North region playoffs.

Tease photo

West Potomac Harrier Genuario Earns All-State

Senior places 11th in 6A girls’ race at VHSL state meet.

Genuario improves 12 places from last season.

Tease photo

Oakton’s Stoney, Girls’ Team Win State XC Titles

Three Oakton girls’ harriers earn all-state

Stoney is Oakton's first individual boys' cross country state champion since the 1970s.

West Springfield’s Alcorta Wins State XC Title

Lake Braddock boys finish second, girls third.

West Springfield senior Caroline Alcorta set a meet record with a time of 17:13.

Tease photo

Seahawks Ready to ‘Cut Nets’

South Lakes girls’ basketball returns nine from state-playoff team.

The South Lakes girls' basketball team opens the season on Dec. 3 at Stone Bridge.

Tease photo

Stallions Trample Titans' Postseason Excitement

South County outscores T.C. Williams 37-6 in final two-plus quarters.

South County defeated T.C. Williams 51-27 in the first round of the 6A North region football playoffs on Friday.

Tease photo

TC Football Ends 22-Year Playoff Drought

Titans will travel to face South County in opening round of regionals.

The T.C. Williams football team will face South County on Friday in the first round of the 6A North regional playoffs.

Tease photo

Oakton Wins Individual, Team Region Cross Country Titles

Stoney wins boys’ title, Oakton girls win team championship.

Oakton boys', girls' cross country teams qualify for states.

Running on Her Own

West Springfield’s Alcorta posts 3rd-best time in Burke Lake history.

West Springfield senior Caroline Alcorta produced the third-best time in Burke Lake Park course history.

Tease photo

W-L Football Wins First District Title Since 1975

Generals shut out Yorktown at Greenbrier Stadium.

For the second time in four seasons, the Washington-Lee football team earned a historic victory on Yorktown's home field.

Tease photo

Paying Attention to the Pros

High School coaches, players share opinions on Redskins’ Meriweather.

Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather has received penalties, fines and a suspension for illegal hits.

Tease photo

Westfield’s Sister Trio Helps Team Chemistry

Bulldogs win sixth consecutive district/conference title.

Westfield beat Chantilly 3-0 in the Conference 5 championship game.

Tease photo

Lake Braddock QB Wins Battle of Future UNC Teammates

Henderson’s Bruins Beat Titans, lineman Clarke, linebacker Carney.

Lake Braddock defeated T.C. Williams, 44-0.

Tease photo

Facing an Uphill Climb

Wakefield alum Hogwood is trying to improve school’s football program.

The Wakefield football team hasn't had a winning season since 1983.

Tease photo

Guidry Delivers Hat Trick as Saints Beat Episcopal

Senior has 23 goals this season, 48 for career.

The St. Stephen's & St. Agnes boys' soccer team is one win from finishing first in the IAC.

Tease photo

Lake Braddock QB Henderson Receives All-American Jersey

Henderson will attend the University of North Carolina.

Stone Sisters Lead Herndon Field Hockey to Region Berth

Hornets beat Robinson in first round of Conference 5 tournament.

The Herndon field hockey team snapped a three-game losing streak with a win against Robinson.

Tease photo

W-L Volleyball Earns ‘Statement’ Win Over Madison

Generals come from behind to win five-set thriller.

Washington-Lee extended its winning streak to nine matches.

Tease photo

Pierson-El Leads West Potomac Past West Springfield

Wolverines quarterback throws 3 TDs, runs for 3.

West Potomac improved to 2-4.

Tease photo

'Undisciplined' South County Holds on to Beat T.C. Williams

Stallions improve to 5-1 with 44-37 victory

South County QB Symmes throws two touchdown passes to Quigley.

West Springfield Volleyball Sweeps T.C. Williams

Nagel leads Spartans with 10 kills.

Spartans edge Titans in sets one and two, run away with set three.