Justin Bryant of Marshwood, Jarett Flaker of Scarborough and Zach Maturo of Bonny Eagle are the three players in the running to be named Maine’s top senior football player.

Portland and Deering had tough seasons, but players and coaches and players are excited to be part of the 108th edition of the holiday series.

This season provided a blueprint of sorts for what to expect in Maine high school football in 2020.

Game officials overturned a penalty at a key juncture of the first half, but Bonny Eagle kept its focus.

Defending champ Thornton Academy and Bonny Eagle meet in the state final for the first time.

Familiar foes Marshwood and Brunswick meet in a rematch of last year’s title game.

Senior Justin Bryant has been a starter since his freshman year, but injuries hampered him in the Hawks’ past two title games.