Porter Ridge’s Troy Perdue is The Charlotte Observer boys high school athlete of the week
Porter Ridge soccer player Troy Perdue is The Charlotte Observer’s boys high school athlete of the week.
Perdue, a senior center back, had a goal in each of Porter Ridge’s three wins at Parkwood (8-0, Sept. 18), at Marvin Ridge (3-2, Sept. 20) and Piedmont (3-2, Sept. 22).
Perdue has also led the Porter Ridge defense, which had allowed just 15 goals in 13 games through Sunday.
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 September 25, 2023 at 10:53 AM.
