Lily Todd is an Independence High School volleyball/basketball star with 4.54 who is set attend Duke to study Mechanical Engineering. Todd is named the Charlotte Observer’s Girls Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

By Makayla Holder / The Charlotte Observer

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[Music] Coach G Um for Independence basketball she's Kind of like someone that's really Important to me she shows she's more the Athletic side Um she just kind of pushes everyone on The court and off the court whether that Be just one more drill one more thing One more Sprint but she's just kind of Always been like there to push me Physically and then I think off the Court somebody named Colonel Jenkins He's my ROTC instructor he's always been There for me whether it be through like Hard tests bad test grades just Everything he always has my back and It's really easy and comforting to push Past your limits when you know you have Someone that has your back this is huge To me I don't think I really have any Words for it oh I've never been in a Position like this before and I'm really Grateful to be seen in this fight Especially kind of honoring both my Athletic side and my academic side I Think it's really really special and it Means a lot [Music] Thank you

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While the city certainly buzzes with ambition and hustle, it’s also a place where people can slow down and enjoy the little things. With its small town feel and unique neighborhoods, there’s a charm here that’s hard to find anywhere else.

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