ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Logun Wilkins

Uwharrie Charter Academy, baseball

Wilkins has carried a big load on the mound during the postseason for the Eagles. UCA is 6-0 in the state playoffs, with Wilkins the winning pitcher in three of those games.

The senior right-hander should have another opportunity in the Class 1A state championship series this week against Perquimans. Game 1 of the best-of-3 series comes Friday night at Ting Stadium in Holly Springs.

Wilkins was the winning pitcher in the West Region semifinal upset of top-seeded Cherryville followed by the Game 2 victory against Eastern Randolph in the regional finals. He also won a first-round game vs. Bessemer City.