High School Sports

North Rowan’s Zay Davis is Charlotte Observer high school football player of the week

North Rowan’s Zay Davis is the Charlotte Observer’s high school football player of the week.

Davis received more than 33 percent of the vote to finish ahead of East Burke’s Cash Norman, Berry’s Jalil Quick and Myers Park’s Jacob Newman.

Davis had a interception return for a touchdown and two rushing touchdowns in a 56-8 win over Chatham Central.

This story was originally published March 21, 2021 at 7:30 AM.

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