Panther Creek basketball star, a Charlotte 49ers signee, is N&O athlete of the week.
Panther Creek boys basketball star Daylen Berry is the News & Observer athlete of the week.
Berry received more than 14,000 votes.
The 6-foot-4 senior had 28 points, including four three-pointers to go with four rebounds, three steals and two assists to help the Catamounts to a 56-55 season-opening win at Jordan Jan. 5.
Berry, a Charlotte 49ers’ signee, averaged 18 points per game as a junior last season.
Want to nominate an athlete?: Athletes of the week highlights N&O-area 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 edwardsraleighnewsobserver@gmail.com.
This story was originally published January 10, 2021 at 5:23 PM.