South Stanly senior linebacker Ethan Gaddy is Athlete of the Week.
Gaddy also plays on offense on the football team and has played for the Rowdy Rebel Bulls basketball team.
South Stanly won its first‑round 1A playoff game as the No. 8 Rowdy Rebel Bulls topped No. 25 Avery County, 34‑7.
Gaddy had a big day shutting down Avery County. He was credited with 23 total tackles in the game, including 16 solo stops and two tackles for loss. He also added a sack and four quarterback hurries. For the season, he has more than 100 tackles, which ranks No. 6 in North Carolina’s 1A West classification.
