High School Sports

Weddington’s Evan Gilbert is The Charlotte Observer’s HS football player of the week

Weddington High’s Evan Gilbert is The Charlotte Observer’s high school football player of the week.

In a 35-14 win over Northwest Guilford Nov. 18, Gilbert caught seven passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns. He had one catch for 45 yards.

This story was originally published November 20, 2022 at 12:06 PM.

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