Hickory Grove’s Gavin Malloy is The Observer’s boys athlete of the week
Hickory Grove cross-country runner Gavin Malloy is The Observer’s boys high school athlete of the week.
The Lions’ sophomore ran a personal-best 16:55 to win the Metrolina Athletic conference (MAC) title at McAlpine Creek Park Oct. 14.
Malloy’s personal-best time also helped the Hickory Grove boys’ cross country team to their first MAC title in school history the same day.
If you 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 October 16, 2022 at 5:51 PM.