Central Academy’s Jonathan Kamenick, Union Academy’s Evan Mitchell are Observer AOTWs

Here are this week’s Charlotte Observer high school athletes of the week:

▪ Jonathan Kamenick, Central Academy Soccer: The Cougars’ senior forward had two goals and one assist in a 4-0 win over North Davidson in the first round of the 3A state playoffs Nov. 1.

Kamenick also had a goal in a 2-1 second round victory over Ledford Nov. 4.

▪ Evan Mitchell, Union Academy cross-country: The Cardinals’ junior ran a personal-best 17:38.52 to finish 11th at the 1A State Championship at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville Nov. 6.

Mitchell, also the 1A Midwest Regional runner-up, is a starter on the Union Academy boys’ soccer team, whose season ended in a 2-1, double overtime loss to Thomas Jefferson Academy, Nov. 1.

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 November 8, 2021 at 12:00 PM.