Heritage’s Marco Patierno is the News & Observer HS athlete of the week (week of 10/29)
Heritage High football player Marco Patierno is the News & Observer high school athlete of the week. Patierno won for the week of Oct. 29.
The 6-2, 215-pound senior had a big impact on both sides of the ball as Heritage beat Wakefield 37-18 Oct. 22.
Patierno had five catches for 119 yards and two touchdowns as a wide receiver, while making eight tackles from his middle linebacker position in the Wakefield victory.
Patierno has 114 tackles, three sacks and three interceptions, while catching 18 passes for 297 yards and four touchdowns for Heritage (8-1) this season.
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. Please include the athletes’ name, school, class and applicable game performance statistics. Coaches must be willing to verify information.
This story was originally published October 25, 2021 at 1:08 PM.