Hickory Grove runner is Charlotte Observer high school athlete of the week
A girls’ cross-country runner from Hickory Grove is the Charlotte Observer athlete of the week.
Jessica Church, a senior, received nearly 44 percent of the vote to finish ahead of Carmel Christian’s Luke Foster and Provdence Day’s Grace Stokes.
Last week, Stokes ran a personal-best 21:25 to finish as the Metrolina Athletic Conference runner-up individually at McAlpine Creek Park Oct. 22.
Church, who has been battling shin issues all season according to Hickory Grove coach Andrew Stover, shaved 1:28 off her season-best and 31 seconds off her career best in same race.
▪ A new list of nominees will be announced Sunday for next week’s award.
** Information published today includes statistics through Oct. 25.
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 October 25, 2020 at 7:54 PM.
