Hickory Ridge golfer Ella Couper is Charlotte Observer HS athlete of the week
Hickory Ridge golfer Ella Couper is Charlotte Observer high school athlete of the week.
Couper earned more than 8,500 of the 35,341 votes cast. She finished just ahead of Providence Day’s Elizabeth Pritchard, who had 7,033 votes.
Couper, a Ragin’ Bulls’ junior carded the first hole-in-one in school history, acing the par-three fifth hole in a match versus Ardrey Kell at Rocky River Country Club Aug. 30.
Couper shot a 45 (nine holes) to finish in fifth place in loss to Ardrey Kell.
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. Please include the athletes’ name, school, class and applicable game performance statistics. Coaches must be willing to verify information.
This story was originally published September 5, 2021 at 3:11 PM.