Vote for The Observer’s high school athlete of the week (June 7, 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 Sunday. You may vote as often as you like.
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This week’s nominees
Amaya Falzarano, Myers Park girls’ soccer: Falzarano, an Indiana recruit, was named MVP of the NCHSAA 8A state championship game, a 5-4 penalty kick win over Wilmington Hoggard. Myers Park won its first state championship since 2021. Falzarano ended the season with 25 goals and eight assists.
Alex Hampton, Marvin Ridge baseball: Named MVP of the 7A state championship win over Holly Springs, Hampton was 1 for 2 with a run scored in the deciding Game 3. He walked twice and had a hit in Game 2. And in Game 1, Hampton was 1 for 2 with a walk and a run scored.
Jaxon Haynes, Providence baseball: A junior committed to South Carolina, Haynes was named NCHSAA 8A state championship MVP of the Panthers’ win over Corinth Holders last week. In the championship game, Haynes had a hit, a run scored and three walks. In Game 2, he had a home run, and in Game 1, he was 2 for 4 with another run scored.
Savanna Leckner, Charlotte Catholic girls’ soccer: Leckner scored the game’s only goal in Catholic’s 1-0 win over Jacksonville in the NCHSAA 6A state final. Leckner was named championship MVP, and Catholic won its first state title in 15 years.
Addison Pierce, Christ The King girls’ soccer: Pierce was named MVP of her team’s 3-0 win over Franklin Academy in the NCHSAA 2A state finals. Pierce had all three of her team’s goals.
Camryn O’Connor, Providence softball: Named MVP of the NCHSAA 8A state finals, O’Conner had two RBIs and a home run during the series. Providence beat Corinth Holders in three games.
Peyton Peterson, Pine Lake Prep girls’ soccer: Peterson, a freshman, was named MVP of the NCHSAA 3A soccer finals, a 5-1 win over Wake Prep. Peterson scored three goals and had an assist.
Joella Thomas, Weddington softball: Named MVP of the NCHSAA 7A state finals, Thomas threw 15 innings, allowed three hits and struck out 19 in two games. Weddington beat DH Conley in two games.
This story was originally published June 2, 2026 at 9:52 PM with the headline "Vote for The Observer’s high school athlete of the week (June 7, 2026)."