ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Emory Johnson

Uwharrie Charter Academy, volleyball

Johnson helped the Eagles to the Four Rivers Conference Tournament championship. Those results built UCA’s winning streak to 20 matches.

Johnson, a senior setter, provided 30 assists in the league tournament final against Southwestern Randolph. Her efforts contributed to 17 kills for teammate Caroline Way and 16 kills for Carly Rush. Johnson also had two aces in the match.

UCA holds the No. 2 seed in the East Region for the Class 4-A state playoffs. After a first-round bye, the Eagles were set to back in action this week. If they advance, they would be home for matches Thursday and Saturday.