Mountain Island volleyball’s Anaiah Jones is Charlotte Observer athlete of the week
Mountain Island Charter’s Anaiah Jones is the Charlotte Observer high school athlete of the week.
Jones received nearly half of this week’s vote. Cox Mill’s Raven Gray was second.
Jones, a senior volleyball player, had 15 kills, 10 digs and two aces as Mountain Island Charter came up one win short of a perfect season and state championship, falling 3-1 to East Wake Academy in the 1A state championship match at Cary’s Green Level High Jan. 23.
Jones also had 17 kills, 12 digs and an ace in a 3-0 state semifinal win over Bishop McGuinness Jan. 19.
Jones finished her season with 296 kills, 165 digs and 58 aces for Mountain Island Charter (18-1).
▪ A new group of nominees will be announced this weekend for next Friday’s award.
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 January 24, 2021 at 2:25 PM.