Meet the Maine football players who are Fitzpatrick Trophy finalists

[](https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Connor-Ayoob.jpg) **Connor Ayoob, Thornton Academy senior running back:**  The [2025 Varsity Maine](https://www.pressherald.com/2025/12/24/varsity-maine-football-player-of-the-year-connor-ayoob-thornton/) and  [Maine Gatorade](https://www.pressherald.com/2025/12/05/thorton-academys-connor-ayoob-wins-gatorade-football-honor/)    Player of the Year, Ayoob set Thornton Academy single-season rushing records with 2,102 yards and 31 touchdowns. At 5-foot-8 and 190 pounds, he combined great durability with speed and superior balance. In seven games against Thornton’s strongest foes, Ayoob averaged 30.3 carries for 235.2 yards and scored 20 touchdowns. He is Thornton Academy’s eighth Fitzpatrick Trophy finalist. He would be the school’s fourth winner, and first since [Michael Laverriere](https://www.pressherald.com/2017/01/15/thorntons-laverriere-wins-46th-fitzpatrick-trophy/) in 2016. [](https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Tony-Bongomin.jpeg) **Tony Bongomin, Westbrook senior linebacker:**  One of the most dominant defensive players in years in Maine, the 6-4, 210-pound middle linebacker is being hotly recruited because of his combination of speed, strength, length, smarts and exceptional instincts..... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*