Jon Roetman

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Jon Roetman is an award-winning sports editor with The Connection Newspapers. He joined the company in August 2009, covering Alexandria, Mount Vernon, Arlington and Potomac, Md., and now contributes to coverage in Burke, Springfield, Fairfax and Fairfax Station, as well.

Roetman joined The Connection after more than three years at the Hobbs News-Sun, a daily newspaper in Hobbs, N.M., where he covered high school and small college sports. The News-Sun promoted Roetman to sports editor after two months as a sportswriter.

The Portland, Ore., native graduated from the University of Oregon in 2005. He contributed to the student newspaper, the Oregon Daily Emerald, as a freelancer or staff writer for three years, including covering the football and men’s basketball teams.

Recent Stories

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West Potomac Falls to Defending Champion

Mackey injures ankle in overtime loss to South County.

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WPHS Wins Home Opener Over Lake Braddock

Wolverines have high expectations for 2018-19 season.

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West Potomac Field Hockey Wins Gunston District Title

Wolverines win first district championship since 1995.

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West Potomac Wolverines Prepare for Road Opener

West Potomac opens season with victory over Briar Woods.

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Next: State Quarterfinals for West Potomac

West Potomac girls’ lax to face Langley at States.

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WP Girls’ Lax to Host Defending State Champ Robinson

Wolverines beat Hayfield, advance to region semifinals.

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West Potomac Boys’ Lax Advances to Region Semifinals

Wolverines thump Annandale to advance in regionals.

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Mount Vernon Brings Home Gunston Eagle Trophy

Majors beat West Potomac for first time since 2013.

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