Alexander Central’s Chesney Stikeleather is Charlotte Observer athlete of the week
The Charlotte Observer high school athlete of the week is Alexander Central’s Chesney Stikeleather.
Stikeleather, who plays for the Alexander softball team, won a close race with Pine Lake Preps’ Tyler Ramanata. Both athletes received more than 40,000 votes.
Stikeleather, a junior, was 6-for-9 with a home run and four doubles as Alexander Central won road games at Freedom and McDowell.
Stikeleather was 3-for-5 with two doubles, a home run, and an RBI in a 22-2 win at Freedom April 15.
She was also 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in a 9-5 victory at McDowell April 12.
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 April 18, 2021 at 8:37 PM.