Rudy Pandora cleared wide swaths of real estate for the Pine Tree Conference’s leading rusher this season, usually without a lot of fanfare.

Two months after the high school football season ended, the recognition is starting to come to Lewiston’s senior lineman.

Pandora is a finalist for the second annual Frank Gaziano Memorial Award, which is awarded to the state’s top offensive and defensive linemen

Pandora, a two-way tackle for the Blue Devils, is one of four finalists for the offensive lineman award, along with Windham’s Matthew McLean, Nate Porter of Portland and Logan Mars of Scarborough.

An all-PTC offensive lineman, Pandora anchored a line that blocked for senior running back Jeff Turcotte, who led the conference in rushing with 1,545 yards and 21 touchdowns.

Established last year, the Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Offensive and Defensive Lineman Awards are presented to players “who epitomize the character, leadership, and perseverance of Gaziano.” Recipients are selected by an awards committee based on their strong leadership on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.