2022 Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year: Connor Powe

***ICYMI: Boys Tennis Player of the Year: Alan Dimock***

***ICYMI: Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year: Hannah Grace***

Now that the spring sports season has come to a close, it’s time to reveal the All-Coastal Preps teams. Over the next week, you will get to know more about the players of the year while also seeing who made first and second team in boys tennis, boys and girls track & field, boys and girls lacrosse, boys golf, girls soccer, softball and baseball.

The Coastal Preps Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year is senior Connor Powe from Laney.

Connor’s Accomplishments

Connor Powe was a rare three-sport standout during his career at Laney, excelling in football, basketball and track & field.

During his senior track & field season, Powe had the area’s top performances in 110-meter hurdles (14.78), long jump (23-5.75) and triple jump (43-9). 

His long jump and triple jump distances set new school records.

Powe earned first-place finishes in the 110 hurdles and triple jump at the Mideastern Conference Championship. A week later at the 4A East Regional, he won long jump and placed second in the 110 hurdles.

In his final high school meet, Powe finished fourth in long jump and 13th in 110 hurdles at the 4A State Championship.

Powe will continue his athletic career as a wide receiver on the N.C. Central football team.

More about Connor

Favorite Food(s): Pasta or chicken

Favorite Restaurant(s): Chick-fil-A and  Red Robin

Favorite Movie(s): Chicken Little and Shark Tales

Favorite TV Show(s): All American or Bridgerton

Favorite Athlete(s): Julio Jones and Kobe Bryant

Favorite memory from this season: Breaking the school record

Favorite memory from your career: Having the whole stadium clap for me at UNC Invitational.

Favorite thing about your school or team: All supportive

Favorite holiday: Christmas and Halloween

Do you have any superstitions or pre-game rituals? If so, what are they?: Praying before sporting events

Do you have a sweet tooth? If so, what is your favorite treat?: Kit Kats

What app on your phone do you use the most?: YouTube

If you could shop for free at one store, which one would you choose?: Footlocker or PacSun

Would you rather hang out by the pool or on the beach?: Beach

Do you prefer cold or hot weather?: Hot

What is a skill you are bad at that you wish you could master?: Time management

Would you rather watch a movie at home or in the theater?: Home

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (dead or alive), who would they be?: Grandma, Grandad and Kobe Bryant