High School Sports

Charlotte Catholic’s Connor Dougherty is Charlotte Observer HS football player of week

Charlotte Catholic’s Connor Dougherty is the Charlotte Observer high school football player of the week.

Dougherty finished ahead of Vance’s James Pearce.

Dougherty, a defensive end, forced a pair of turnovers that resulted in 14 points in a 24-14 win over Monroe. He also had three quarterback pressures and a sack.

This story was originally published May 2, 2021 at 4:21 PM.

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