Providence High star wins Charlotte Observer athlete of the week.
Providence junior swimmer Laura Davis is Charlotte Observer high school athlete of the week.
She won the 100 breaststroke and 200 individual medley to help the Panthers’ girls’ swim team beat South Mecklenburg Dec. 18, and remain a perfect 6-0 this season.
Davis, a three-time conference, regional and state qualifier is being actively recruited by several Division I schools, according to Providence swimming coach, Bill Davis.
** Information published today includes statistics through December 22.
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.
This story was originally published December 22, 2019 at 3:06 PM.