Mallard Creek defensive lineman Jordan Davis, seen with his parents on Senior Night, has committed to Georgia. He’ll lead the Mavericks into Saturday’s N.C. 4AA state final against Wake Forest. Jonathan Aguallo, Special to the Observer

Saturday’s N.C. state championship games will feature some of the state’s top high school football recruits, particularly in the 4AA and 4A finals.

The two large-class finals, both in Winston-Salem, will feature nine of the state’s top 60 high school football recruits.

Here are some key players to watch this weekend:

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#BIG5 Recruits

Quavaris Crouch, RB, Harding, 6-2, 230, Jr.: The nation’s No. 15 overall recruit in the class of 2019 and No. 3 overall at his position. Crouch, who has rushed for more than 3,000 yards this season, is uncommitted for college.

Jordan Davis, DL, Mallard Creek, 6-6, 330, Sr.: Georgia recruit is ranked No. 10 among N.C. seniors. He anchors a defense that has allowed opponents seven points or less in six of its last nine games.

Jovaughn Gwyn, OL, Harding, 6-3, 290, Sr.: The top-ranked offensive lineman in the state has nearly 20 scholarship offers, many from Power 5 schools. Gwyn has helped the Rams average 35 points per game this season, the most at the school since 1988.

Devon Lawrence, RB, Wake Forest, 5-11, 195, Sr.: Ranked No. 13 in the state, Lawrence has committed to North Carolina. He has rushed for 1,350 yards and 29 touchdowns.

CJ Johnson, Mallard Creek, DL, 6-3, 307, Sr.: Ranked No. 18 in the state, Johnson and Davis help form a massive defensive line. Johnson has interest from UNC, N.C. State and East Carolina.

Others To Watch

Others to watch: Avery Jones, Havelock, OL, 6-3, 274, Sr. (UNC); Javon Terry, Wake Forest, DB, 6-2, 185, Sr (UNC); Malik Dunlap, Harding, DB, 6-4, 190, Sr (N.C. State); Tylyon Johnson, Havelock, LB, 6-3, 205, Sr (uncommitted); Knowledge Gainey, Mallard Creek, WR, 6-1, 185, Sr. (uncommitted); Parker Moorer, Mallard Creek, DE, 6-5, 265, Jr. (uncommitted); Syheam McQueen, Scotland High, RB, 6-1, 200, Jr (uncommitted)

Note: Recruiting rankings from Rivals.com

NCHSAA State Finals Update

NC 4A and 4AA at BB&T Field, Winston-Salem

Wake Forest vs. Mallard Creek, 4AA finals, noon*

Scotland High vs. Harding, 4A finals, 4 p.m.*

NC 3A and 3AA at Duke

Havelock vs. Charlotte Catholic, 3A finals, 3 p.m.**

Wilmington New Hanover vs. Asheville Reynolds, 3AA finals, 7 p.m.*

NC 2A and 2AA at UNC-Chapel Hill

East Duplin vs. Lenoir Hibriten, 2AA finals, 3 p.m.**

Wallace-Rose Hill vs. Reidsville, 2A finals, 7 p.m.**

NC 1A and 1AA at Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh

North Duplin vs. Cherokee, 1A finals, noon***

Tarboro vs. Mount Airy, 1AA finals, 4 p.m.***

Notes: *-airing live on WCCB, Channel 18; **-airing live on WCCB, Channel 18 sub-channel; ***-streaming on wccbcharlotte.com

Tickets/Parking

Tickets are $10 and parking is $10 at all four venues. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at this link.

This story was originally published December 07, 2017 2:00 PM.