Cleveland’s Skyler Locklear is News & Observer high school athlete of the week
Clevelend High quarterback Skyler Locklear is News & Observer athlete of the week.
Locklear won more than 50 percent of the vote, well clear of North Johnston’s Andrew Stencil and Green Hope’s Sophie Carson, who finished second and third.
A 6-foot, 185-pound senior quarterback, Locklear was 15-of-22 for 307 yards passing and a touchdown, while also rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown on eight carries to lead Cleveland to 50-7 win over Corinth Holders Sept. 17.
Locklear is a Austin Peay University commit.
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 edwardraleighnewsobserver@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 September 19, 2021 at 6:09 PM with the headline "Cleveland’s Skyler Locklear is News & Observer high school athlete of the week."