Mecklenburg County senior wins first Charlotte Observer basketball player of the week
Charlotte Christian senior Peter Lash is the first Charlotte Observer basketball player of the week.
Lash won 33 percent of the vote from a group of 10 boys and girls basketball players.
With the N.C. public schools not starting until this week, boys and girls were combined. When nominees are announced Sunday for next week’s award, they will be split by gender.
Lash, a 6-6 senior forward, had 24 points and six rebounds to lead Charlotte Christian to an 88-62 season-opening win over Gaston Christian Nov. 15.
Lash and the Knights play at Victory Christian Monday.
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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 edwardswork23@gmail.com. Please include the athletes’ name, school, class and applicable game performance statistics. Coaches must be willing to verify information.
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This story was originally published November 17, 2019 at 3:59 PM.
