High School Sports

Charlotte Christian sophomore is Charlotte Observer HS basketball player of the week

A 6-foot-4 sophomore wing is the Charlotte Observer high school basketball player of the week.

Cade Nicholson poured in 22 points had four rebounds and three assists, making three, three-pointers to help the Knights to a 80-50 win over North Raleigh Christian Dec. 19.

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 20, 2020 at 3:58 PM.

Langston Wertz Jr.
The Charlotte Observer
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