Central Cabarrus’ Luke Masterton is Charlotte Observer high school athlete of the week
Central Cabarrus wrestler Luke Masterton is the Charlotte Observer high school athlete of the week.
Masterton won a tight race with Fred T. Foard’s Alex Fisher, winning by about 500 votes.
Masterton, a Vikings’ senior, went a perfect 3-0 with three pins against Mount Pleasant, Northwest Cabarrus and Vance to improve his record to 15-0 at 152 pounds through last Sunday.
Masterton’s efforts also helped Central Cabarrus clinch its fourth straight South Piedmont conference title, also completing a 17-0 regular season record.
Masterton is an Averett University commit.
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 30, 2021 at 2:49 PM.