Vote for The Observer’s boys’ high school athlete of the week (May 15, 2026)
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- Observer opens athlete-of-week voting; readers may vote freely until noon Friday.
- Eight nominees span swimming, indoor track and wrestling, with wins and records.
- Results and statistics compiled through Dec. 13; several athletes listed college commits.
Here are the nominees for The Charlotte Observer’s high school athlete of the week.
The poll closes at noon Friday. You may vote as often as you like.
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This week’s nominees
Grady Anderson, Hickory Ridge: A junior, Anderson won the 1,600 meters in 4 minutes, 20.58 seconds and the 800 (1:53.42) at the 7A Western regionals.
Greyson Atkins, Drake Tomcho, Weddington tennis: The doubles-duo won in the N.C. 7A state dual-team quarterfinals last week and finished top four in the state.
Drew Darling, Charlotte Christian baseball: In an NCISAA playoff win over Christ School, Darling went 4-for-4 with three runs scored, two home runs and seven RBIs.
Jack Dwyer, Hickory Grove baseball: In a state quarterfinal win over Wake Christian, Dwyer hit the game-winning RBI and threw five innings of relief, striking out six.
Chase Kiker, Metrolina Christian baseball: In a 9-1 NCISAA state quarterfinal win over Rabun Gap, Kiker was 3-for-4 hitting with a double, two home runs and six RBIs. He also pitched two innings and struck out three.
Obi Jewett, Charlotte Country Day track: Jewett, a senior, won the CISAA conference championship in the discus, with a personal-best throw of 159-4.
Connor Lewis, Olympic track: Lewis won the Greater Metro Athletic Conference track championship in the long jump (20 feet, 9.5 inches) and jumped 22-4, a personal-best, to win the 6A Western Regional last week. He also ran on the Trojans’ 400-meter regional championship team.
Mac Miller, Lake Norman lacrosse: Miller, a senior attack man, had two goals and one assist against Mooresville on Senior Day to clinch a conference championship.
Trevor Proicou, Charlotte Catholic golf: Proicou, a senior, shot a 2-under-70 at the 6A Western Regional championship at Brushy Mountain Golf Club on Tuesday. Charlotte Catholic won the team title. A week ago, Trevor shot a 4-under 68 to finish second at the Pinecrest Invitational at Pinehurt No. 8. There were 120 players in the field. Proicou will play at Hampden-Sydney College next season.
Logan Sheppard, Lake Norman baseball: In a second-round playoff game at Cox Mill, Sheppard, a senior, threw 5.1 innings, struck out eight and allowed one run. He was 1-for-3 batting with a single and a walk.
This story was originally published May 11, 2026 at 8:10 PM with the headline "Vote for The Observer’s boys’ high school athlete of the week (May 15, 2026)."
