Research Triangle’s Victoria Swepson is N&O Athlete of the week
Research Triangle runner Victoria Swepson is the News & Observer athlete of the week.
Swepson received more than 34 percent of the vote.
The Raptors’ senior ran a 19:59.33 to win the 1A Mideast Regional at Wake Med Soccer Complex Jan. 15.
Swepson also led her Research Triangle girls’ cross country team to a the 1A Mideast Regional team title.
Swepson won the Central Tar Heel Conference championship Jan. 6
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 edwardsraleighnewsobserver@gmail.com.
▪ A new list of nominees will be released this weekend.
This story was originally published January 16, 2021 at 4:55 PM.