Providence Day girls star is Charlotte Observer player of the week

A high school sophomore from Providence Day is the Charlotte Observer basketball player of the week.

Chandler Brooks received more than 50 percent of the vote after a big performance last week against a regional power.

The 5-foot-11 sophomore scored 15 points, grabbed five rebounds and has five assists to lead Providence Day to a 60-56 win over Legacy Early College (SC) in the championship game of the Battle at the Rock Tournament at the Rock Hill Sports and Event Center Dec. 12.

Brooks had two three-pointers and one old-fashioned three-point play in the victory.

▪ A new batch of athletes will be released Sunday for readers to vote on next week’s winner, who will be announced on Christmas Day.

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.

This story was originally published December 13, 2020 at 5:01 PM.