Union Academy’s Evan Mitchell is The Observer’s boys athlete of the week
Union Academy’s Evan Mitchell is The Charlotte Observer’s high school athlete of the week.
The Cardinals’ senior ran a 16:43.23 to win the 1A Midwest Regional by 26 seconds at Ivey Redmon Sports’ Complex in Kernersville Oct. 29.
Mitchell’s efforts helped the Union Academy boys’ cross country team to a third-place regional finish.
If you 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 October 30, 2022 at 7:07 PM.