Seniors Ryan MacPhee, left, Kam Emory, center, and Chase Hanson have helped Thornton Academy advance to its seventh Class A state championship game in the last 10 seasons.
Thornton Academy Coach Kevin Kezal instructs players during practice Thursday. The Golden Trojans will face Oxford Hills in the Class A final Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
Thornton Academy players prepare for their rematch with top-ranked Oxford Hills in the Class A state championship game Saturday in Portland.
Thornton Academy, the reigning Class A champion, takes a seven-game winning streak into Saturday's state final against Oxford Hills.
Thornton Academy senior Chase Hanson, right, fights through a block during practice Thursday in Saco.
Thornton Academy, seeking its sixth state championship since 2012, takes on undefeated Oxford Hills in the Class A final Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
Thornton Academy will make its fourth consecutive appearance in the Class A state championship game when it plays Oxford Hills on Saturday.
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