South Caldwell’s Kadie Becker is Charlotte Observer girls athlete of the week

South Caldwell softball star Kadie Becker is Charlotte Observer high school athlete of the week.

Becker won more than 45 percent of the vote, finishing ahead of West Cabarrus’ Jaynissa Cauthen and East Lincoln’s Katelynn Crowe.

Becker, the Spartans’ sophomore pitcher, worked 17 innings, striking out 14 batters while allowing only 10 hits in three playoff wins last week over Hickory Ridge, Providence and West Forsyth.

Becker struck six batters, earning the victory on the mound, while going 2-for-2 with two home runs and five RBI in a 9-1 win over West Forsyth in the first round of the 4A playoffs May 5.

The next day, Becker had two strikeouts and the win on the mound in a 12-2 victory over Providence.

Becker closed out the week with six more strikeouts and a win on the mound, while going 2-for-3 at the plate with a home run in a 16-0 victory at Hickory Ridge May 7.

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 May 9, 2021 at 4:25 PM.