{"id":1113,"date":"2026-06-03T04:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T04:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=1113"},"modified":"2026-06-03T04:10:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T04:10:01","slug":"vote-for-the-observers-high-school-athlete-of-the-week-june-7-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=1113","title":{"rendered":"Vote for The Observer\u2019s high school athlete of the week (June 7, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Here are the nominees for The Charlotte Observer\u2019s high school athlete of the week.<\/p>\n

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Amaya Falzarano, Myers Park girls\u2019 soccer:<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n

Alex Hampton, Marvin Ridge baseball:<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n

Jaxon Haynes, Providence baseball:<\/b> A junior committed to South Carolina, Haynes was named NCHSAA 8A state championship MVP of the Panthers\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

Savanna Leckner, Charlotte Catholic girls\u2019 soccer:<\/b> Leckner scored the game\u2019s only goal in Catholic\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Addison Pierce, Christ The King girls\u2019 soccer:<\/b> Pierce was named MVP of her team\u2019s 3-0 win over Franklin Academy in the NCHSAA 2A state finals. Pierce had all three of her team\u2019s goals.<\/p>\n

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Camryn O\u2019Connor, Providence softball:<\/b> Named MVP of the NCHSAA 8A state finals, O\u2019Conner had two RBIs and a home run during the series. Providence beat Corinth Holders in three games.<\/p>\n

Peyton Peterson, Pine Lake Prep girls\u2019 soccer:<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n

Joella Thomas, Weddington softball<\/b>: 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.<\/p>\n

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