Lake Norman’s Kirsten Lewis-Williams, whose team plays in NCHSAA semis Saturday, is AOTW
On the eve of the biggest game, so far, of her high school career, Lake Norman’s Kirsten Lewis-Williams is The Charlotte Observer’s girls high school athlete of the week.
The 5-foot-10 senior posted the first triple-double of her high school career, scoring 30 points to go with 11 rebounds, 10 steals and seven assists in an 80-61 win over Mallard Creek in the second round of the 4A state playoffs Feb. 23.
Lewis-Williams also opened the 4A state playoffs with 27 points, nine rebounds, 10 assists and eight steals in a 79-36 win over Hough Feb. 21.
Lewis-Williams had 26 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals in a 69-48, third round win over Independence.
Lewis-Williams is averaging 24 points, nine rebounds, six assists and four steals per game for a Lake Norman team that is undefeated at 29-0 this season.
On Saturday, she’ll lead Lake Norman (30-0) into the N.C. 4A Western Regional championship game. Lake Norman is ranked No. 1 in The Observer’s Sweet 16 and No. 25 nationally by MaxPreps. Charlotte Catholic (25-6), back in the regional final for the second straight season, is No. 7 in The Sweet 16.
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Neither Charlotte Catholic or Lake Norman has reached the state championship game before.
Catholic has won 10 straight games, but lost 62-40 to Lake Norman in December. The Cougars are led by juniors Blanca Thomas (16.5 points, 9.4 rebounds) and Gracynn Gough (15.2 points, 7.4 rebounds).
Lewis-Williams leads Lake Norman along with sophomores Samantha Shehan (14.8 points, 3.6 rebounds), Alexis Shehan (11.3 points, 5.5 rebounds) and freshman Kelsey Rhyne (12.9 points, 7.0 rebounds)
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.
NCISAA All-Star Game Saturday
Some of the state’s top high school seniors will play in the N.C. Independent Schools all-star game at Providence Day. The girls game starts at noon with boys to follow. Admission is $10.
Here are rosters
BOYS
| EAST Player | # | Height | School | College |
| Anthony Robinson | 20 | 6’10” | Christ School | Univ. of South Florida |
| Emanuel Richards | 4 | 6’4” | Christ School | Longwood University |
| Jaydon Young | 3 | 6’4” | Greensboro Day School | Virginia Tech |
| Bryce Cash | 10 | 6’6” | Carmel Christian | Undecided |
| Kaleb Siler | 34 | 6’10” | Carmel Christian | Western Carolina |
| Antonio Perkins | 23 | 6’3” | Northside Christian | Undecided |
| Jaydin Spillman | 15 | 6’9” | Calvary Day School | Undecided |
| Isaiah Ramazani | 1 | 6’1” | Calvary Day School | Undecided |
| Dakota Gordon | 14 | 6’1” | Ravenscroft | Washington & Lee |
| Kevon Vanderhorst | 2 | 6’2” | Trinity Academy | Undecided |
| Jordan Cooper | 0 | 6’1” | Wayne Country Day | Undecided |
| Julien King | 11 | 6’2” | Grace Christian (Raleigh) | Undecided |
| COACHES: | ||||
| Jon Powell, Head Coach | Lawrence Academy | |||
| Roy Alons, Assistant Coach | Lawrence Academy | |||
| WEST Player | # | Height | School | College |
| Michael Wilson, Jr. | 33 | 6’6” | Metrolina Christian | Undecided |
| Eli Clarke | 10 | 6’0” | Metrolina Christian | Undecided |
| Ned Hull | 3 | 6’3” | Charlotte Latin | Undecided |
| Sean Rose | 22 | 6’6” | Charlotte Latin | Navy |
| Riley Allenspach | 25 | 6’10” | Providence Day School | Western Kentucky |
| Tim Hall, Jr | 0 | 6’7” | Westminster Catawba | Undecided |
| Dallas Gardner | 2 | 6’3” | Charlotte Country Day | UNC Pembroke |
| Evan Montanari | 1 | 6’3” | Gaston Day School | Undecided |
| Callum Richard | 32 | 6’11” | Gaston Day School | East Tennessee State |
| Avion Pinner | 20 | 6’8” | Concord Academy | Undecided |
| Isaiah Tate | 4 | 6’0” | Concord Academy | Undecided |
| Alex Bates | 13 | 6’5” | United Faith Christian | Fordham University |
| Lance Gill | 5 | 6’4” | United Faith Christian | Winston Salem State |
| COACHES: | ||||
| Frank Cantadore Jr., Head Coach | Concord Academy | |||
| Malcolm Pollock, Assistant Coach | Concord Academy | |||
| Frank Cantadore Sr., Assistant Coach | Concord Academy |
GIRLS
| WEST Player | # | Height | School | College |
| Sarah Chrapliwy | 13 | 5’6” | Wesleyan Christian | Undecided |
| Lily Pereira | 5 | 5’11” | Wesleyan Christian | Florida Southern |
| Alexis Hailey | 14 | 5’11” | Covenant Day | Undecided |
| Olivia Boyce | 1 | 5’5” | Carmel Christian | Undecided |
| Deja White | 11 | 6’0” | Metrolina Christian | Undecided |
| Hannah Sorrentino | 30 | 5’2” | Metrolina Christian | Undecided |
| Emma Larios | 21 | 5’7” | Asheville Christian | High Point |
| Macy Wike | 2 | 5’9” | Asheville Christian | Radford |
| Aliyah Corpening | 0 | 5’6” | Asheville Christian | Undecided |
| Katie Alexander | 52 | 5’8” | Asheville Christian | Undecided |
| Jordyn Latter | 12 | 5’8” | Providence Day | Undecided |
| Lauren Jensen | 3 | 5’8” | Providence Day | Denison (soccer) |
| COACHES: | ||||
| John Williams, Head Coach | Asheville Christian | |||
| Joey Harrell, Assistant Coach | Asheville Christian | |||
| EAST Player | # | Height | School | College |
| Parker Childress | 24 | 5’7” | Forsyth Country Day | Roanoke |
| Cyana Chambers | 12 | 5’8” | Forsyth Country Day | Undecided |
| Kendall Harris | 21 | 6’1” | Durham Academy | Hamilton |
| Anaya Harris | 5 | 5’8” | North Raleigh Christian | Appalachian State |
| Jada Steele | 32 | 5’11” | Concord Academy | Undecided |
| Kenzie Taylor | 3 | 5’2” | Concord Academy | Undecided |
| Zoe Ward | 30 | 5’11” | Concord Academy | Fairleigh Dickinson |
| Ja’Kea Brunson | 13 | 5’9” | Wayne Country Day | Mount Olive |
| Halle Brown | 33 | 5’11” | Crossroads Christian | Undecided |
| Isreal Thorpe | 2 | 5’7” | Crossroads Christian | Undecided |
| A’Shauna Robinson | 22 | 5’9” | Greensboro Day | Guilford |
| Ashley Fowler | 4 | 5’9” | Cannon School | Coker University |
| COACHES | ||||
| Kelvin Drakeford, Head Coach | Cannon School | |||
| Kevin Holt, Assistant Coach | Cannon School | |||
| Aja Stevens, Assistant Coach | Cannon School |
This story was originally published February 27, 2023 at 7:48 PM.