Jon Surratt
Sports Multimedia Journalist
Jon graduated from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT with a bachelor’s degree in journalism prior to joining WVVA.
He grew up in Elkridge, MD, about five and a half hours away from Bluefield, WV, and is excited to start his journey here. When he’s not reporting for WVVA, he roots for the Baltimore Ravens, Orioles, and Chicago Bulls. You can also catch him at the Bluefield rec and fitness center working out or shooting hoops on his time off.
To contact Jon about story ideas or want to chat email him at jsurratt@wvva.com or tweet him @JonSurratt.
Renegades take down the Bulldogs by 30 Tuesday to open their state tournament run
Six local squads look for state championship glory this week
Lady Spartans couldn’t slow down the Lady Pioneers offense and their season comes to a close
The Tigers look for a repeat state championship performance after winning their regional co-championship against the Huskies
The G-men fought till the bitter end against one of the best teams in the country but finish the season as state runners-up
Lady Cavaliers overcome slow third quarter to prevail against the Lady Mountain Lions
The Warriors are heading back to states after beating the Beavers in their regional co-final
The Generals defeat the Webster County Highlanders in their regional co-championship to make states for the first time since 1978
The Lady Spartans advance to state semis after beating the Lady Indians Wednesday
Lady Mavericks take the rubber match for all the marbles against the Lady Warriors in Charleston
The Graham G-girl is running at the opportunity to race and compete for the Mountain lions at the next level
The Rams don’t let the Golden Bears get on the scoreboard Tuesday
Check out the opening-round matchups for four local teams in Charleston starting Tuesday
Check out the highlights and scores across all four classes in the Region 3 semifinals
Ray’s game winner lifts the G-men over the Floyd County Buffaloes in the state semis
Five Red Devils follow in their head coach’s shoes to play at Concord, while Devin Richardson signs to play at Fairmont State
The Lady Bulldog wins the 300m, 500m, and 1,000m dashes at the VHSL Class 2 indoor state track meet
The Richlands Blue Tornado takes how the crown with a throw of 52 feet and 6.5 inches
Lady Warriors win their regional co-championship over the Lady Miners and head back to Charleston
Lady Mavericks are heading to states for back-to-back years after taking down the Lady Bobcats
G-men take over in the second half to down the Governors in the state quarterfinals
Golden Bears put up 25 on the Big Blue on the road
Morgan coached the Rams for 16 seasons ending his tenure as all-time winningest head basketball coach
Mavericks stampede through the Panthers with a barrage of threes in the second quarter
With an elongated state tournament on Saturday and Sunday, multiple Richlands, Graham, and Tazewell wrestlers showed out
Check out the highlights and scores from Graham’s Region 2D championship, WVSSAC girls regional openers and BSU’s CIAA semifinals
Golden Knights dominate wire-to-wire over the Wildcats at Bluefield High School
G-girls can’t contain the Lady Wolfpack in the Region 2D semifinals
For her performance on the mat, Dye has been named the February Athlete of the Month
Generals storm out the gates quick against the Golden Knights and don’t surrender Wednesday
The G-girls take down the Union Lady Bears in overtime in the regional quarterfinals
Trailing by eight entering the fourth, the G-men tie it within the first minute of the quarter and seize the momentum to topple the Bears
Dawson Bragg’s highlight reel catch pushes the Mountain lions past the Wasps Tuesday
The Shady Spring Lady Tiger will take her talents in the circle to Athens at the collegiate level
The Graham G-girl will cross state lines to play softball in Athens for the Mountain lions
Mountain lions keep it close in both games but drop their home opener to the Eagles
Ella Botts wins MVP for the Lady Falcons after leading the team down the stretch over the Lady Soldiers
Drew Fitzwater takes home the boys MVP with a dominant performance down low in the Crusaders win over the Patriots
Blackburn scored 43, besting previous record by four, as the Lady Warriors topple the Lady Red Devils
After defeating the Pioneers Friday, the G-girls and G-men will both take on Virginia High in their respective SWD finals later today.
Lady Falcons dominate the Lady Mustangs in the WVCAT quarterfinals
Tigers take it over their Mercer-County rivals Panthers Thursday night
The reigning state champion Graham G-men defender will still call Mitchell Stadium home with the Big Blue
The girls and boys teams for both Richlands and Tazewell fell in the SWD quarterfinals ending their seasons
All SWD tournament and regional games will now be played in Bristol, VA after the G-men’s loss
Greenbrier East topples its county rival Greenbrier West Monday night
With the win, the G-men force a tie at the top for the Southwest District crown
Graham kept it close all night but fall to the Lady Bearcats
Patton will go from being a Beaver to a Big Blue
