High School Sports

Pine Lake Prep’s Ian Stahlschmidt is Charlotte Observer/Deer Park boys athlete of the week

Pine Lake Prep soccer player Ian Stahlschmidt is The Charlotte Observer/Deer Park Water boys high school athlete of the week.

Stahlschmidt, a senior defender, accounted for all three goals as Pine Lake Prep beat Community School of Davidson and Corvian Charter.

He had a goal and an assist in a 2-1 win over Corvian Charter on Senior Night Oct. 16. Stahlschmidt also scored the lone goal in a 1-0 victory at Community School of Davidson Oct. 18.

He will receive a plaque to commemorate his win from the water company.

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 23, 2023 at 7:05 PM.

Langston Wertz Jr.
The Charlotte Observer
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