Charlotte Observer HS athletes of the week from Lincoln, Rowan and Mecklenburg Counties
Here the winners of the Charlotte Observer high school athlete of the week polls.
There were more than 160,000 votes counted in three polls.
Drew Bean, East Lincoln boys basketball: The 6-foot-1 senior had 25 points, four assists and five rebounds to lead East Lincoln to a 72-70 overtime victory at rival, Lincolnton Jan. 12.
Bean was 8-for-11 from the field, 8-for-9 from the free throw line, had three steals, a block and took two charges in the same game.
Bean also had a team-high 12 points in a 68-66 win over North Iredell in a game that gave the Mustangs (14-2) sole possession of first-place in the Western Foothills’ 3A conference.
Bean is averaging 15.9 points per game for East Lincoln.
Bailee Goodlett, North Rowan girls basketball: The 5-foot-5 sophomore averaged 15 points per game as North Rowan beat Community School of Davidson and Lexington, while losing to Salisbury.
Goodlett had 12 points in a 52-28 victory over Lexington Jan. 11.
She also had 21 points, eight steals, and five assists in a 68-30 win over Community School of Davidson Jan. 13.
Goodlett had 12 points, four steals and four assists in a 66-42 loss at Salisbury Jan. 15.
Goodlett is averaging 20 points, five steals and four assists per game for North Rowan (11-4).
Molly Donlan, South Mecklenburg swimming: The Sabres’ junior won all four events she competed in to help South Mecklenburg (8-2) to a two-point victory over rival, Ardrey Kell, at Providence Jan. 12.
Donlan, a Duke University commit, won the 100 backstroke, the 100 butterfly and helped both the 200 and 400 freestyle relays to victory at the same meet.
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 January 16, 2022 at 6:41 PM.