The 2024 fall sports season was a triumphant one, featuring countless memorable games and a lot of hardware at the end, and it also included top-notch performances from many familiar names. Every local school produced postseason all-stars and here’s a recap: Football Indi Backman helped Falmouth win its first-ever football state title and was one of several Navigators named to the Class B North all-star team. Anna Chadwick / Morning Sentinel Falmouth, Greely and Portland won long-awaited football state championships this fall and not surprisingly, those squads, along with other local schools, had multiple players honored.
In Class A North, Portland placed quarterback Louis Thurston, fullback/H-back Carter Lucca, running back Aidan McGowan, wide receiver Cordell Jones, tight end Brody Viola, linemen Colin Kelly, Anthony Tavares and Riley Wildes and utility Alex Martin on the All-Region offense team. The All-Region defense squad featured Portland linemen Colin Kelly and Anthony Tavares, end Lisandro Rodrigues, linebacker Carter Lucca and backs Cordell Jones, Aidan McGowan and Louis Thurston. Portland’s Anthony Tavares was named Class A North Offensive Lineman of the Year.
Portland’s Louis Thurston was chosen the Class A North Player of the Year. Portland’s Ethan Stump was selected Class A North Assistant Coach of the Year. Portland’s Sean Green won the Class A North Coach of the Year honor.
Portland’s Aidan McGowan and Riley Wildes qualified for the All-Academic tea.