Cole Michaud carries the Gold Ball toward the stands after Thornton Academy beat Oxford Hills, 47-27, in the Class A state championship game on Saturday at Fizpatrick Stadium in Portland.

Thornton Academy raises the Gold Ball after winning its 10th state championship.

Fans in the student section celebrate with the Gold Ball after Thornton Academy's victory.

Thornton Academy quarterback Jack Emerson, left, celebrates after scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run with 23 seconds left in the first half.

Wyatt Knightly of Oxford Hills finds a hole against Thornton Academy.

Nicholas Plamondon of Oxford Hills is dragged down by the Thornton Academy defense.

Wyatt Knightly of Oxford Hills is taken down by Thornton Academy's Camden Fecteau.

Oxford Hills quarterback Eli Soehren throws a pass during the Class A title game. Soehren was 20 of 37 passing for 230 yards.

Wyatt Knightly of Oxford Hills dives to pick up some extra yards.

Thornton Academy's Dontea Noel intercepts a pass intended for Matthew Doucette.

Thornton Academy's Dontea Noel celebrates after making an interception against Oxford Hills.

Thornton Academy quarterback Jack Emerson picks up some yards against Oxford Hills.

Wyatt Knightly of Oxford Hills celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Thornton Academy.