High School Sports

JM Robinson’s Na’Ledge Wright is the Deer Park High School Offensive Player of the week

JM Robinson High School’s Na’Ledge Wright is the first Deer Park Charlotte-area high school football offensive player of the week.

Wright won a weeklong vote after nominations were announced last Sunday. He will receive a trophy from Deer Park to signify his win.

In last week’s 48-41 upset over Hickory Ridge, Wright ran 38 times for 304 yards and scored a Cabarrus County record seven touchdowns. Wright also ran for two 2-point conversions.

This story was originally published August 20, 2023 at 5:09 PM.

Langston Wertz Jr.
The Charlotte Observer
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