Isaac Patry of Thornton Academy kisses the Gold Ball after the Trojans beat Portland 24-14 for the state Class A football title on Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Thornton Academy teammates celebrate after defeating Portland, including Michael Laverriere, 16,, Corey Hart, 13,, Josh LePauloue, 12, Isaac Patry, back center, and Nick Bartholomew , back right. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Thornton Coach Kevin Kezal celebrates with players after defeating Portland.bDerek Davis/Staff Photographer
Thornton teammates mob quarterback Austin McCrum after he rushed for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer.
Thornton defensive backs Michael Laverriere, 16, and Benjamin Lambert deny a pass attempt to Dylan Bolduc of Portland during the first half. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Evan Russell, 84, and Owen Elliott, 34, combine to take down Portland's Issiah Bachelder during the fourth quarter. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Michael Laverriere of Thornton is congratulated by teammate Cameron Cadorette after intercepting a pass intended for Jake Knop of Portland. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
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