Oxford Hills' Wyatt Knightly is upended by Thornton Academy's Wyatt Fecteau during the Class A state championship game Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland.

Oxford Hills' Eli Soehren squirts though a hole in the line during the Class A state championship game against Thornton Academy on Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland.

Thornton Academy's Jones tips the ball enough to prevent Oxford Hills' Isaiah Oufiero from making a catch, and likely scoring a touchdown, during the Class A state championship game Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland.

Thornton Academy's Jack Emerson goes into the end zone for a score.

Thornton Academy's Isaiah Jones stiff arms Liam Daley of Oxford Hills.

Oxford Hills' Wyatt Knightly goes in for the score as Thornton Academy's Harry Bunce tries to make the tackle.

Oxford Hills quarterback Eli Soehren looks for room to run as Thornton Academy's Cody Ruff defends.

Against the defense of Thornton Academy's Henry Lausier, Teigan Pelletier of Oxford Hills comes up with a reception. Pelletier was ruled out of bounds for stepping on the pylon before completing in the catch.

Thornton Academy's Isaiah Jones breaks free for a long gain.

Thornton Academy's Jack Emerson is tackled by Lincoln Merrill of Oxford Hills.

Isaiah Oufiero of Oxford Hills almost comes up with a catch while being defended by Thornton Academy's Isaiah Jones.

Wyatt Knightly of Oxford Hills looks for running room.

Oxford Hills quarterback Eli Soehren is tripped up after a short gain.

Cole Leonard (81) and Wyatt Knightly (15) of Oxford Hills get ready for the start of the Class A state championship game against Thornton Academy.

Oxford Hills head coach Mark Soehren addresses his players after their loss to Thornton Academy.

Thornton Academy players reach for the Gold Ball after defeating Oxford Hills to win the Class A state championship.

Oxford Hills head coach Mark Soehren embraces senior Isaiah Oufiero after the Vikings lost in the Class A state championship game against Thornton Academy.

Oxford Hills seniors Isaiah Oufiero, Wyatt Knightly and Dakota Grassi accept the runner-up plaque.

The Gold Ball waits as Thornton Academy and Oxford Hills shake hands following the Class A state championship game.

Oxford Hills wide receiver Teigan Pelletier catches a late touchdown pass over Thornton Academy defensive back Henry Lausier.

Isaiah Oufiero of Oxford Hills scores a touchdown late in the game.

Oxford Hills wide receiver Teigan Pelletier almost makes it to the end zone before being brought down by Thornton Academy defensive back Dontea Noel.

Oxford Hills running back Wyatt Knightly looks for running room.

Oxford Hills wide receiver Teigan Pelletier gets behind Thornton Academy cornerback Camden Fecteau.

Oxford Hills cornerback Tanner Bean-Bickford tackles Thornton Academy wide receiver Bryant Nsengiyumva after a short gain.

Oxford Hills' Teigan Pelletier gets behind Thornton Academy cornerback Camden Fecteau.

Teigan Pelletier of Oxford Hills tries to come up with the grab while being defended by Thornton Academy cornerback Camden Fecteau.

Thornton Academy raises the Gold Ball after winning its 10th state championship.

Oxford Hills' Wyatt Knightly finds a hole against Thornton Academy during Saturday's Class A state title game in Portland.

Oxford Hills' Nicholas Plamondon is dragged down by the Thornton Academy defense.

Wyatt Knightly of Oxford Hills is taken down by Thornton Academy's Camden Fecteau.

Oxford Hills quarterback Eli Soehren throws a pass.

Oxford Hills' Wyatt Knightly dives to pick up some extra yards.

Thornton Academy's Dontea Noel celebrates after making an interception.

Dontea Noel of Thornton Academy intercepts a pass intended for Matthew Doucette of Oxford Hills.

Thornton Academy quarterback Jack Emerson picks up some yards against Oxford Hills.

Thornton Academy quarterback Jack Emerson, left, celebrates after scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run with 23 seconds left in the first half of Saturday's Class A state title game in Portland.

Oxford Hills' Wyatt Knightly celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Thornton Academy during Saturday's Class A state championship game.