ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Carter Brown

Carter Brown of Uwharrie Charter Academy was named Most Valuable Player of the Class 1-A State Finals in baseball.

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Brown continued his strong postseason play with a stellar Class 1-A championship series.

He went 3-for-4 with a triple in the clinching game against North Moore on Saturday in Holly Springs. Combined with his one hit in Game 1, he was 4-for-7 in the state finals.

That helped the junior right fielder be selected as the Most Valuable Player in the championship series.