Jordan High wrestler Maxwell Kiel is News & Observer athlete of the week
Jordan High wrestler Maxwell Kiel is the News & Observer high school athlete of the week.
The Falcons’ junior won the 145-pound title at the Tri-8 Conference championships at Cary High June 4.
Kiel was unbeaten after 13 matches.
Kiel, a two-time state qualifier, was the 4A state runner-up at 120 pounds in 2020.
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.
This story was originally published June 7, 2021 at 6:30 AM.