ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lainey Thomas

Uwharrie Charter Academy, girls’ basketball

The senior guard has been one of UCA’s top scorers for the second season in a row, averaging more than 13 points per game this season. She has more than double the number of 3-point baskets of any player on the team.

Thomas, who has been in the program for four seasons, also is averaging about three assists per game.

The Eagles are amid what’s turning out to be the best two-season stretch in program history. They’re back in action this week after more than a two-week layoff because of weather-related postponements.