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They are the first from their schools to win honors the top senior linemen in Maine high school football.

Committee members will meet with chairs of the MPA's Basketball Committee to reach a solution to a proposal that would have had many schools moving into higher classes.

The winners receive $5,000 scholarships from National Distributors Inc., of South Portland, the company founded by Gaziano, who died in 2010.

The senior quarterback was the top vote-getter for the award given to the best senior high school football player in Maine.

Given annually to the top senior football player in Maine, the Fitzy also recognizes character and academic standing, something finalists Kennedy Charles, Nick Laughlin and Eli Soehren say is meaningful.

From Beach to Beacon to the high school basketball tournament, 2022 saw the return of iconic events and ushered in some surprises, as well.

The junior quarterback rushed for over 1,000 yards and threw for over 2,000 yards to help lead the Hornets to a perfect season and the Class C title.

Seniors dominate our list of the state's top high school football players.

The winner of the award for the best senior high school football player in Maine will be announced at a banquet on Jan. 15.

Green guided the Capers to their first state championship in 2021 and went 23-8 in three seasons.

The award is given annually to the top senior high school football player in Maine.

McLeod directed the Bulldogs to the Class B state final and an 18-5 record the past two seasons.

The Vikings built the program back under Coach Mark Soehren, who took over in 2012.

The Hornets finish an 11-0 season with a 46-6 victory.

A big game from Adam Savage helps the River Hawks capture their first state title since 1978.

Foxcroft jumps ahead 28-0 in the first half, then turns back Lisbon's comeback bid and pulls away late for a 41-22 win.

The Ponies jump ahead 28-0 before the Greyhounds claw back to within 28-22 in the third quarter.

The Vikings' defense comes up big with three turnovers and three fourth-down stops in the Class A championship game.

In only their seventh season as a varsity team, the Panthers will face Leavitt in the Class C state championship game on Saturday.

Title games are scheduled for Portland's Fitzpatrick Stadium (Class A & B) and Bangor's Cameron Stadium (Class C & D).

After graduating 25 seniors from the 2021 championship team, the Golden Trojans have leaned on several players who had little or no varsity experience entering this year.

Living up to the hype not easy, but River Hawks have done just that as they look to end 44-year Gold Ball drought.

Leavitt Coach Mike Hathaway joins Travis Lazarczyk of the Press Herald, Michael Hoffer of The Forecaster and Mike Mandell of the Kennebec Journal to discuss Saturday's state championship games in high school football.

The Bulldogs have forced 21 turnovers on the way to the Class B state championship game against Skowhegan.

In Class B, both Portland and Skowhegan are looking to end long championship droughts.

Skowhegan shores up on D in win over Falmouth; Purple Panthers leave it all.

The Hornets remain undefeated and will play Medomak Valley in the state championship game.

The Seagulls gain 551 yards during their 46-22 victory in the eight-man Small School championship game.

The Clippers grind out an 86-yard drive for the winning touchdown by Michael McGonagle with 32 seconds remaining.

Kennedy Charles rushes for 203 yards and three touchdowns, leading the top-seeded Bulldogs to a 29-20 victory.

The top-ranked Vikings set up a rematch with No. 2 Thornton Academy in the state championship game.

The Greyhounds stop Freeport with a goal-line stand in the final seconds to pull out a 28-21 victory.

Quarterback Adam Savage and an aggressive defense lead the River Hawks to their first state final since 2017.

The defending champion Golden Trojans charge to an early lead and will meet Oxford Hills again in the state title game.

The top-seeded Panthers advance to the Class C state championship game by defeating No. 2 Hermon, 40-20, in the North final.

Yarmouth meets Waterville in the Large School title game, and Old Orchard Beach and Orono play for the Small School championship.

The senior running back's ability to recruit friends to the team has helped the Seagulls reach the eight-man Small School state championship game.

Over the last three seasons, only one team has challenged Leavitt for supremacy in Class C – defending state champion Cape Elizabeth. They meet again for the regional title on Saturday.

Spencer LaBrecque and Michael McGonagle have combined for more than 3,000 yards on a team playing for the eight-man Large School championship on Saturday.

Slowing down dangerous quarterbacks is a priority for each team in their first regional final meeting since 1995.

Eleven teams are still alive across all six classifications, including underdog Falmouth in Class B North and Yarmouth and Old Orchard Beach in the eight-man state title games.

Hayden Staples runs for 173 yards and two touchdowns, leading the top-seeded Panthers to a 21-13 victory.

Playing their second playoff game in five days, the No. 3 Capers avenge a regular-season loss, thanks to three defensive stands in the fourth quarter.

The top-seeded Bulldogs take control early on their way to a 40-20 semifinal victory.

The Clippers made two defensive stops in the final four minutes to advance to next week's state championship game.

In the Small School division, Old Orchard Beach looks to stay hot on the road at Dirigo.