Portland High School senior tailback/linebacker Carl Frye was awarded the Gatorade Maine High School Football Player of the Year. Frye chalked up 1,357 yards on 185 carries, and 21 touchdowns on the ground, and seven receptions for 60 yards and three TDs. On defense, he had 55 tackles and one interception. He led the Bulldogs to a 12-0 state championship season.