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
Yorktown Baseball Beats South Lakes in District Finals
South Lakes pitcher Josh Taylor shut down the Patriots lineup for most of the evening, with 12 strikeouts during his complete game two-hitter.
Pioneering Change For Autism
University of Virginia seminar studies tension between “The Science & Lived Experience of Autism.”
Despite a recent surge in attention and research over the past decade about autism, controversy exists.
State Tournament Roundup
W-L boys' soccer, Robinson girls', boys' lax among teams competing for titles.
The 6A state championships are being held today at Robinson and Lake Braddock.
Centreville Baseball Keeps Season Alive with Win Over Herndon
Wildcats pitcher Egbers strikes out 12 in six innings, gets no decision.
The Centreville baseball team defeated Herndon 5-4 in eight innings on Saturday.
Westfield Boys’ Lax Earns Region Tournament Berth
Bulldogs hold off Herndon in Conference 5 tournament.
The Westfield boys' lacrosse team beat Herndon 12-11 on Friday.
Vienna: Defense Leads Oakton Girls’ Lax to Win Over Madison
Palmucci scores two goals for Cougars.
The Oakton girls' lacrosse team beat Madison 10-8 on Saturday.
Herndon Pitcher Menendez No-Hits Rival South Lakes
Hornets beat Seahawks 2-0, improve to 5-1.
Herndon pitcher Antonio Menendez threw a no-hitter against South Lakes
Herndon Girls' Basketball Falls in State Semifinals
Hornets fall to eventual champion Cosby.
The Herndon girls' basketball team reached the state semifinals.
Vienna: Oakton Girls’ Basketball Upset by Langley in State Semis
Cougars fall short at VCU for second straight season.
The Oakton girls' basketball team finished the season with a 29-1 record.
Herndon Girls’ Basketball Wins Program’s First State Tournament Game
Hornets to face Cosby today in state semifinals at VCU.
The Herndon girls' basketball team upset 6A South region champion Woodside in the state quarterfinals on Friday.