Maine Business Honors Top High School Linemen

by Jeff Fisher
Maine High School Football Huddle

The family of Frank Gaziano, founder of National Distributors, honored two of Maine's best at ceremonies in Augusta on Sunday.

Matt Welch of South Portland and Nate Martell of Bonny Eagle were the first recipients of the Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Lineman Awards.  The awards go to the state's top senior linemen who epitomize the character, leadership and perseverance of Gaziano, who was an All-American at Holy Cross.

Welch was the top offensive lineman.  Martell won the defensive award.