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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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Grady Anderson, Hickory Ridge:<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n

Greyson Atkins, Drake Tomcho, Weddington tennis:<\/b> The doubles-duo won in the N.C. 7A state dual-team quarterfinals last week and finished top four in the state.<\/p>\n

Drew Darling, Charlotte Christian baseball:<\/b> In an NCISAA playoff win over Christ School, Darling went 4-for-4 with three runs scored, two home runs and seven RBIs.<\/p>\n

Jack Dwyer, Hickory Grove baseball:<\/b> In a state quarterfinal win over Wake Christian, Dwyer hit the game-winning RBI and threw five innings of relief, striking out six.<\/p>\n

Chase Kiker, Metrolina Christian baseball:<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n

Obi Jewett, Charlotte Country Day track:<\/b> Jewett, a senior, won the CISAA conference championship in the discus, with a personal-best throw of 159-4.<\/p>\n

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Connor Lewis, Olympic track:<\/b> 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\u2019 400-meter regional championship team.<\/p>\n

Mac Miller, Lake Norman lacrosse:<\/b> Miller, a senior attack man, had two goals and one assist against Mooresville on Senior Day to clinch a conference championship.<\/p>\n

Trevor Proicou, Charlotte Catholic golf:<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n

Logan Sheppard, Lake Norman baseball:<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n

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