Cardinal Gibbons Hannah Hartel is N&O high school athlete of the week
The News & Observer high school athlete of the week is Cardinal Gibbons soccer player Hannah Hartel.
Hartel had nearly 30,000 votes and won a close race with North Raleigh Christian’s Raleigh Stewart.
Gibbons, a Crusaders’ senior forward, had three goals and an assist to lead Cardinal Gibbons to wins over Broughton and Millbrook last week.
Hartel had two goals in a 3-2 victory over Millbrook April 20.
Two days later, Hartel had one goal and one assist in a 2-1 win at Broughton.
Hartel is a Marshall University commit.
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 April 25, 2021 at 6:14 PM.