ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ava Cugino

Uwharrie Charter Academy, girls’ soccer

Cugino repeated a spot on the Piedmont Athletic Conference all-conference team.

This year, she was second among the Eagles with seven goals and third on the team with 11 assists. She also was one of the primary options on UCA for corner kicks.

UCA produced an 8-11-2 record that included one road victory in the Class 1-A state playoffs.

Cugino also participated in girls’ tennis for the Eagles.

By Randolph Record