Cabarrus County wrestler is Charlotte Observer athlete of the week.
Cannon School wrestler Charlie Carr is the Charlotte Observer high school athlete of the week.
Carr finished ahead of East Rutherford’s Martina Mace and Marvin Ridge’s Sam Bartholomew.
Carr, a Cannon School freshman, won the 106-pound title at the Greeneville Invitational Jan. 18 in Tennessee.
Carr impressed against a field that included more 20 of Tennessee’s best A and AA wrestling teams, winning in the finals by pin to complete a 12-0 victory.
Carr is 22-4 this season.
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 January 19, 2020 at 6:38 PM.