High School Sports

Apex Friendship lacrosse star Carly Bagnasco is News & Observer athlete of the week

Apex Friendship lacrosse player Carly Bagnasco is the News & Observer’s high school athlete of the week.

Bagnasco received 37 percent of the vote, to edge Millbrook’s Hannah Olson by less than 2,000 votes.

Bagnasco, a Patriots’ freshman attacker had eight goals, seven assists and 16 groundballs as Apex Friendship split games with Apex and Middle Creek.

Bagnasco had four goals, three assists and 10 groundballs in a 11-10 loss to Middle Creek Feb. 2.

She came back with four more goals, four assists and six groundballs in a 21-12 win at Apex Feb. 4.

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.

This story was originally published February 7, 2021 at 11:29 AM.

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