High School Sports

Cuthbertson’s Ashlie Azzarello is The Observer girls’ high school athlete of the week

Cuthbertson High School’s Ashlie Azzarello is The Charlotte Observer’s girls high school athlete of the week.

The Cavaliers’ junior had seven kills, five digs and a block in 3-1 win at Butler on Oct. 11. Azzarello also had four kills and a block in a 3-0 loss to Weddington on Oct. 10.

Azzarello, who transitioned from outside hitter to middle blocker mid-season, has 84 kills, 55 digs, 21 blocks and 19 aces for Cuthbertson in her first 22 games.

This story was originally published October 15, 2023 at 6:52 PM.

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