Ravenscroft’s Kyle Kushnir is News & Observer athlete of the week

Ravenscroft golfer Kyle Kushnir is News & Observer high school athlete of the week.

Kushnir won in a close race with Cardinal Gibbons’ Griff Cooling.

The Ravens’ senior shot a one-under par, 35, including two birdies to earn medalist honors in a two-shot loss (154 to 152) to North Raleigh Christian at North Ridge Country Club March 9.

Kushnir hit eight of nine greens in regulation and five of seven fairways in the same round.

▪ A new batch of nominees will be released 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 March 14, 2021 at 2:42 PM.