Football Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Meet the finalists for 2025 Gaziano football lineman awards

Winners of the awards, given annually to the top senior offensive and defensive linemen in the state, will be announced Jan. 23.

The senior running back broke Thornton’s single-season rushing record, producing dominating performances against the toughest competition.

State finalists well represented among the top offensive and defensive players in the state.

Oxford Hills, Leavitt, Winthrop, Oak Hill, Dirigo, Poland and Spruce Mountain all feature multiple players.

Thornton, Portland, Cony and Westbrook players are in the running for the honor, given to the top senior football player in Maine.

We’re highlighting the best athletes from the fall season of high school sports.

Gatorade winners Connor Ayoob and Cordell Jones lead the list of 10 players now eligible to be chosen as Maine’s top senior football player.

The Lewiston High alum steps down after leading the Blue Devils for four seasons.

Ayoob, who led the Trojans to the Class A state title, is the Gatorade Maine Player of the Year.

The winningest coach in program history steps down after two stints as the Eagles’ coach.