North Raleigh Christian golfer is N&O Athlete of the week
North Raleigh Christian golfer Lily Kate Watson is the News & Observer athlete of the week.
The Knights’ sophomore shot a 3-over-par 75, with a birdie on the 18th hole, to help lead North Raleigh Christian to the NCISAA team title at the Players’ Course at Bryan Park in Greensboro Oct. 26.
Watson finished fifth individually, earning all-state honors, in a field of 38 players.
In this week’s poll, Watson finished ahead of Ravenscroft’s Shane Olander. Thales Academy’s Jack O’Tuel was third.
▪ A new round of nominees will be announced Sunday. Readers can then begin to vote towards next week’s winner.
Want to nominate an athlete?: Athletes of the week highlights high school players with outstanding performances. The goal is to recognize all athletes in all sports, both the most accomplished and the underrated or underappreciated players. If you want to suggest someone to be included in the Athletes of the week column, send email to Jay Edwards at edwardswork23@gmail.com. Please include the athletes’ name, school, class and applicable game performance statistics. Coaches must be willing to verify information.
This story was originally published November 1, 2020 at 12:29 PM.