Apex Friendship’s Kirra Olson is N&O athlete of the week

Apex Friendship’s Kirra Olson is the News & Observer athlete of the week.

Olson received more than 12,000 votes. Franklin Academy’s Noah Smith was second.

Olson, the Patriots’ junior attacker had 12 goals and three assists to help Apex Friendship to wins over Fuquay Varina and Middle Creek.

Olson had four goals in a 19-6 win at Fuquay Varina, Feb. 22.

She also had eight goals and three assists in a 19-9 win at Middle Creek, Feb. 25.

Olson had 26 goals and seven assists for Apex Friendship in its first six games.

▪ A new selection 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.

This story was originally published February 28, 2021 at 6:01 PM.