Thornton Academy’s Isaac Patry has been named a finalist for the offensive lineman award, while TA’s Eli Ayotte and Kennebunk’s Travon Bradford were named finalists for the defensive lineman award.
Patry and Ayotte were key members of the Golden Trojans’ state championship team, while Bradford helped the Rams to a 6-2 regular season record and a trip to the Class B playoffs.
According to the Gaziano award website, “The Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Offensive and Defensive Lineman Awards are presented annually to the Maine high school football offensive and defensive linemen who epitomize the character, leadership, and perseverance of Frank J. Gaziano … The recipients are outstanding scholarathletes. They are selected based on strong leadership on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. The trophy honors Mr. Gaziano’s passion for sports and commitment to high school football in Maine. Using Mr. Gaziano’s own words: “I love athletics. Sports is the healthiest thing that can happen to us today.”
The other finalists for the offensive lineman award are Portland’s Charles Kovarik, Bonny Eagle’s Wiley Hollen, Winslow’s Alec Clark, Mount Desert Island’s Dylan Collin, Windham’s Gerry Valliere and Falmouth’s Drew Chamberlain.
The other defensive lineman finalists are Windham’s Tyrell Gullatt, Falmouth’s Logan Herodes, Oak Hill’s Conner Elwell, Cape Elizabeth’s Justin Guerrette, Cheverus’ Frank Curran and Maine Central Institute’s Curtis McLeod.
The offensive and defensive linemen who win the awards will each receive a $5,000 college scholarship. The four runners-up will also get scholarships worth $1,000.
The award winners will be announced at the annual Gaziano Award Banquet on Jan. 30. at the Augusta Civic Center.
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