High School Sports

Hough High’s Jordan Griffin is The Observer’s girls athlete of the week

Hough High volleyball player Jordan Griffin is The Observer’s girls high school athlete of the week.

The Huskies’ star had three kills and two digs in a 3-0 win over North Mecklenburg in the Queen City Athletic Conference semifinals, Oct. 18. Griffin had five kills, three digs and one block in a 3-0 win over Mallard Creek in the QCAC championship match Oct. 19.

Griffin also had seven kills and a block in a 3-0 win over Cuthbertson in the opening round of the 4A state playoffs Oct. 22.

Griffin and Hough will host a state quarterfinal match Saturday at 1 p.m. against South Iredell.

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 23, 2022 at 12:23 PM.

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