Zach Maturo is Fitzy finalist
BY WILL HUGHES
November 2019
The Fitzpatrick Trophy. It’s the most coveted prize in Maine high school football, given to the senior player who is deemed the best in the state. And this year, one of the three finalists attends Bonny Eagle High School.
Senior Zach Maturo is a finalist for this award, and it’s clear as to why. Maturo, a running back, wide receiver and cornerback, was the biggest offensive contributor on this year's team. He finished the season with 25 touchdowns and over 2,000 all-purpose yards.
“It means a lot,” Zach told the Portland Press Herald. “... it’s not all me, though. It’s my teammates, my linemen. They’re the ones that made it happen.”
The majority of Zach’s contribution on offense was through running the ball, as 23 of his touchdowns were scored on runs, and 1,264 of his yards were gained on the ground.
Zach also was a big contributor on defense and blocked a punt in the state championship game. Zach also returned punts, and though he only returned one punt for a touchdown, he accumulated 604 total return yards. Zach also was named the Maine Gatorade Player of the Year.
“Zach did a fantastic job this year. He is very deserving of his postseason accolades,” Coach Kevin Cooper said.
The last time a Bonny Eagle player won the Fitzpatrick Trophy was in 2008 when Nate Doehler won the award. This year’s winner of the Fitzpatrick Trophy will be announced Jan. 19 at the annual awards banquet.
November 2019
The Fitzpatrick Trophy. It’s the most coveted prize in Maine high school football, given to the senior player who is deemed the best in the state. And this year, one of the three finalists attends Bonny Eagle High School.
Senior Zach Maturo is a finalist for this award, and it’s clear as to why. Maturo, a running back, wide receiver and cornerback, was the biggest offensive contributor on this year's team. He finished the season with 25 touchdowns and over 2,000 all-purpose yards.
“It means a lot,” Zach told the Portland Press Herald. “... it’s not all me, though. It’s my teammates, my linemen. They’re the ones that made it happen.”
The majority of Zach’s contribution on offense was through running the ball, as 23 of his touchdowns were scored on runs, and 1,264 of his yards were gained on the ground.
Zach also was a big contributor on defense and blocked a punt in the state championship game. Zach also returned punts, and though he only returned one punt for a touchdown, he accumulated 604 total return yards. Zach also was named the Maine Gatorade Player of the Year.
“Zach did a fantastic job this year. He is very deserving of his postseason accolades,” Coach Kevin Cooper said.
The last time a Bonny Eagle player won the Fitzpatrick Trophy was in 2008 when Nate Doehler won the award. This year’s winner of the Fitzpatrick Trophy will be announced Jan. 19 at the annual awards banquet.