High School Sports

Ardrey Kell’s Brevin Caldwell is the first Charlotte Observer football player of the week

Ardrey Kell High School’s Brevin Caldwell is the Charlotte Observer high school football player of the week.

Caldwell received more than 50,000 votes to beat Christ The King’s Nick Wilson and Pine Lake Prep’s Austin Shaw.

More than 115,000 votes were received in total.

A senior receiver, Caldwell had a 75-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and a 4-yard scoring catch in a 30-14 win over South Mecklenburg last week.

Look for a new list of nominees this weekend

This story was originally published February 27, 2021 at 8:37 PM.

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