Holly Springs lacrosse player Emma McCoy is the N&O athlete of the week
Holly Springs lacrosse player Emma McCoy is the News & Observer athlete of the week.
McCoy received more than 19,000 votes and finished slightly ahead of East Chapel Hill basketball player Layne Smith.
McCoy is a Golden Hawks’ senior goalkeeper. She had 13 saves to lead her team to a 16-7 win at Apex Friendship Feb. 10.
McKoy also scored a goal in a 20-4 win over Leesville Road Feb. 8.
McKoy, a Limestone University (SC) signee, has helped Holly Springs to a 5-0 start to the season.
Note: A new batch of nominees will be announced this weekend.
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.