Charlotte Christian star repeats as Observer boys basketball player of the week
Charlotte Christian’s Peter Lash is Charlotte Observer boys basketball player of the week for the second time this season.
Lash, a 6-6 senior forward, averaged 19.3 points and seven rebounds in three games at the DeMatha Christmas Classic just outside of Washington, D.C.
Lash had 20 points and eight rebounds in a 64-53 win over Georgetown Prep Dec. 27.
The next day, Lash had 12 points and five rebounds in a 92-46 loss to DeMatha.
Lash finished his week with 26 points and eight rebounds in the Knights’ (8-4) 55-52 win over Riverdale Baptist Dec. 29.
** Information published today includes statistics through December 29.
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 January 2, 2020 at 8:07 PM.