Fayetteville Christian's Lexi Hefner named 910Preps Athlete of the Week after 4OT goal

The results are in after 2,778 votes were cast in this weeks' 910Preps Athlete of the Week poll.

With 1,586 votes (57.1) in first place, Fayetteville Christian's Lexi Hefner is your 910Preps Athlete of the Week winner for May 6-11. Hefner was the lone scorer in a crosstown showdown between the Warriors and Fayetteville Academy Eagles. The sophomore scored the game's only goal in the fourth overtime to advance to the fourth round of the NCISAA playoffs.

Cape Fear's Olivia Melvin picked up 1,061 votes in the poll.

Here are the rest of the nominations along with their accomplishments for the week.

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Drew Hedgecoe, Terry Sanford - Hedgecoe made history on Saturday, notching his third consecutive 3A singles state championship win. The junior completed the three-peat by defeating South Central's freshman Shaw Akula 6-2; 6-3.

Olivia Melvin, Cape Fear - Melvin was the leader for the Colts' softball team in their second-round win over Triton in the 3A East playoffs. The senior hit a home run and struck out 12 batters to advance the Colts.

Rylan Miller, Freedom Christian - The Marshall commit shined as usual in the Patriots' first playoff game. Miller shared the circle and picked up six strikeouts in three innings pitched, and hit a home run in the win over Harrells Christian.

Brent Smith, Terry Sanford - Smith was spectacular for the Bulldogs in their second-round win over Williams. The Elon commit notched his 100th career hit on a three-run homer in the win to advance Terry Sanford to the third round.

Coaches and athletic directors can nominate a player for athlete of the week by sending nominations to jfmoore@gannett.com by noon Sunday. Include the player's name, year in school, accomplishments for the week and a headshot.

This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Fayetteville Christian's striker is your 910Preps Athlete of the Week