St. Thomas More’s Brennan Howell, Middle Creek’s Griffin Wald win N&O athlete of the week
The News & Observer high school athletes of the week are Middle Creek track star Griffin Wald and St. Thomas More soccer player Brennan Howell.
▪ Wald, a junior, ran a personal-best 9:40.30 to win the 3200-meter run at Holly Springs March 3.
Wald’s time was also the No. 1 time run in the state this outdoor season, according to ncmilesplit.com.
▪ Howell, a Chancellors’ sophomore, scored two goals and two assists in a 7-1 win over John Paul II Catholic March 1.
Howell also scored two goals and three assists in a 10-0 victory at Faith Christian March 3.
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.
This story was originally published March 8, 2022 at 8:29 PM.