ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Owen Whelan

 Southwestern Randolph, track and field

Whelan became the Piedmont Athletic Conference champion in the boys’ discus last week in the league championship meet at Wheatmore.

The senior had a winning toss of 122 feet, 2 inches, edging defending champion Ty Moton of Randleman. Owen improved his throw by more than 35 from the previous year.

Owen also placed third in the shot put at 40-6¾.

Whelan has been an All-PAC football player for the past two years. He’s committed to play football at Guilford College.

By Randolph Record