High School Sports

Pine Lake Prep’s Ryan Connotillo is The Observer/Deer Park defensive player of the week.

Pine Lake Prep’s Ryan Connotillo is The Charlotte Observer/Deer Park Water high school football defensive player of the week. It’s the second time he’s won the award this season.

In a 58-26 win over Bishop McGuinness Oct. 6, Connotillo had eight tackles, six tackles for a loss, three sacks and one quarterback hurry.

This story was originally published October 8, 2023 at 12:06 PM.

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