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Ardrey Kell soccer star Ally Casey is The Charlotte Observer athlete of the week

Ardrey Kell’s Ally Casey, left and Hough’s Sarah Funderburk, right, fight for control of the ball during action in the state quarterfinals on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Ardrey Kell defeated Hough 2-1.
Ardrey Kell’s Ally Casey, left and Hough’s Sarah Funderburk, right, fight for control of the ball during action in the state quarterfinals on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Ardrey Kell defeated Hough 2-1. jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Ardrey Kell girls soccer player Ally Casey is The Charlotte Observer’s high school athlete of the week.

The Knights’ sophomore defender moved to the center midfield position and scored a goal with 54 seconds left in the first half to tie the 4A state quarterfinal game with Hough May 26. Ardrey Kell went onto win 2-1.

Ardrey Kell (24-1-1) also beat Marvin Ridge 1-0 in the third round of the playoffs May 24.

Casey has seven goals and 10 assists for Ardrey Kell, which will play in the N.C. 4A state championship game Saturday.

This story was originally published May 29, 2022 at 3:34 PM.

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