Hough High wrestler is Charlotte Observer athlete of the week

Hough High wrestler Richard Treanor is the first Charlotte Observer high school athlete of the week in 2020.

The Hough junior won the 113-pound individual title at the Holy Angels’ Invitational Dec. 28.

Treanor, who is 26-2 this season, beat South Rowan’s Jacob Cox in the finals to win the Holy Angels’ crown.

Treanor is the defending 4A state champion at 106 pounds.

** Information published today includes statistics through December 30.

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 edwardswork23@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 January 2, 2020 at 5:53 PM.