Thornton Academy quarterback Austin McCrum gets good protection from his offensive line on a pass play. (John Ewing/Staff Photographer)

Cheverus’ No. 9, Dominic Casale, had this pass play broken up by the Thornton defense. (John Ewing/Staff Photographer)

Thornton’s No. 16, Michael Laverriere, outruns the Cheverus defense for a second-half touchdown. (John Ewing/Staff Photographer)

Thornton’s No. 21, Greg Ruff, holds of a pair of Cheverus defenders to pick up a big gain. (John Ewing/Staff Photographer)

Thornton Academy’s Corey Hart pulls in a pass in front of Cheverus defender Tre Fletcher. (John Ewing/Staff Photographer)