High School Sports

Cannon School’s Maggie Murphy is The Observer’s girls’ high school athlete of the week

Cannon School’s Maggie Murphy is The Observer’s girls’ high school athlete of the week.

The Cougars’ sophomore attacker had three goals, five assists and two caused turnovers in a 16-0 win at Cary Academy on April 12.

Murphy also had three goals, four assists and one caused turnover in a 13-10 loss to Providence Day on April 8.

Murphy has 32 goals, 35 assists, 22 groundballs, 14 caused turnovers and two draw controls for Cannon School (6-4) this season.

This story was originally published April 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM with the headline "Cannon School’s Maggie Murphy is The Observer’s girls’ high school athlete of the week."

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