Charlotte Latin, Marvin Ridge swimmers, North Rowan QB are Observer athletes of the week
Here are this winners of the Charlotte Observer high school football and athlete of the week.
▪ Norvy Clontz, Charlotte Latin Swimming: The Hawks’ freshman won boys athlete of the week after swimming lifetime bests to win both the 200 freestyle (1:44.18) and 500 freestyle (4:37.25) as Charlotte Latin beat both Cannon School and Charlotte Christian in their season-opener at their home pool, Nov. 18.
Charlotte Latin beat Charlotte Christian, 77-10, while knocking off Cannon School, 62-32, at the same meet.
Clontz also swim years round for the SwimMAC Carolinas’ club team.
▪ Grace Wagner, Marvin Ridge Swimming: The Mavericks’ senior is girls athlete of the week after winning the 50 freestyle (24.99) and finishing as runner-up in the 100 freestyle (54.08) to lead the Marvin Ridge girls’ swim team to a win over rival, Weddington in the season-opener for both teams Nov. 15.
Wagner is West Point (Army) commit.
▪ Jeremiah Alford, North Rowan: freshman QB became first player in school history to throw five touchdowns in a playoff game, when North Rowan lost 50-47 to Robbinsville in a third round game. Alford passed for 248 yards and finished the season with 23 touchdown passes and 15 rushing TDs. The five TD passes in a game tied a school record set by Mitch Ellis in 1994 (vs. Mount Pleasant) and equaled by Mario Sturdivant in 1997 (vs. West Rowan).
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 22, 2021 at 2:22 PM.
