High School Sports

Independence’s Josh Iseah is Charlotte Observer prep football player of the week

The Charlotte Observer high school player of the week is Independence High’s Josh Iseah.

Iseah received had more than 21,000 votes to finish ahead of Butler High running back Davion Nelson, who had more than 17,000 votes.

Iseah had 10 tackles, two tackles for loss, three sacks and a pass deflection in a 15-9 win over East Mecklenburg.

This story was originally published March 7, 2021 at 9:00 AM.

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