Sahara Wilson of Raleigh Charter track is N&O’s girls high school athlete of the week
Sahara Wilson of Raleigh Charter track is the News & Observer’s high school athlete of the week.
The Phoenix freshman jumped a then-personal-best 15-7 to win the long jump, while also running a personal-record 51.21 to win the 300-meter hurdles at the Durham School of Arts, April 11. Wilson was also runner-up in both the 100-meter dash (13.15) and 200-meter dash (27.75) in personal best times.
Wilson set a new personal-record to win the long jump (15-8.75) again at Durham Academy, April 13.
She also finished second in the 300-meter hurdles (50.45, personal-best) and third in the 100-meter dash.
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 April 18, 2022 at 8:44 PM.