Trinity Academy swimmer, Millbrook football star win N&O high school weekly awards

Here are the winners of the News & Observer high school athlete and high school football player of the week.

▪ Bethany Inge, Trinity Academy Swimming: The Tigers’ senior won the 200 and 500 yard freestyle events at the season-opening, quad meet at Durham Sportsplex, Nov. 15.

The Trinity Academy girls’ swim team finished in fourth-place at the same meet.

▪ Mason Fortune, Millbrook: 27-of-44 for 404 yards and four touchdowns in a 54-48 overtime loss to Rolesville.

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 November 22, 2021 at 1:52 PM.