Stanly County boys basketball star dominates vote, wins Observer player of the week
West Stanly High School’s Austin Medlin is the Charlotte Observer boys basketball high school player of the week.
Medlin, a junior, averaged 25 points per game last week to help his team beat North Stanly and Piedmont.
Medlin started his season with a double-double -- 24 points and 10 rebounds -- in a 55-46 win at North Stanly Nov. 19.
Two nights later, Medlin finished with 26 points, despite missing the thirrd quarter, because he will feeling sick, according to West Stanly coach John Thompson.
Medlin received nearly 50 percent of more than 30,000 votes cast.
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.
If you can’t see the poll on mobile, click here
This story was originally published November 24, 2019 at 1:02 PM.