Oxford Hills Lincoln Merrill, bottom, and Isaiah Oufiero take down Thornton Academy's Alex St. John during Friday's game at Gouin Athletic Complex in Paris.

Oxford Hill's Lincoln Merrill prepares to tackle Thornton Academy's Jack Emerson during Friday's game at Gouin Athletic Complex in Paris.

Thornton Academy defensive end Cody Ruff scoops up a fumble that he returned for a touchdown during Friday's game against Oxford Hills at Gouin Athletic Complex in Paris.

Thornton Academy's Henry Lausier comes up with an interception on a long pass over the middle by Oxford Hills quarterback Eli Soehren during Friday's game at Gouin Athletic Complex in Paris.

Thornton Academy's Bryant Nsengiyumva spins out of attempted tackles by Oxford Hills' Lincoln Marrill and Tanner Bickford during Friday's game at Gouin Athletic Complex in Paris.

Thonton Academy's Alex St. John almost intercepts a pass intended for Oxford Hills' Isaiah Oufiero during Friday's game at Gouin Athletic Complex in Paris.

Oxford Hills' Lincoln Merril drives Thornton Academy's Bryant Nsengiyumva back during Friday's game at Gouin Athletic Complex in Paris.