The start of the 2025 high school football season in Seacoast New Hampshire and southern Maine is coming soon. Players and teams are poised to showcase their talents.

One player from each of the 10 Seacoast-area teams has been nominated by their coaches for Seacoast Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, presented by York County Community College as part of the Athletes of the Week program.

How do I cast my vote?

Voting can be completed through the ballot below. Voting closes at midnight Friday, Sept. 5.

How do we learn who wins?

The winner will be announced in a story published Friday, Sept. 5 at seacoastonline.com/sports and fosters.com/sports .

Who are the nominees?

Deshaun Bailey, Somersworth High School, senior, defensive tackle

Bailey was a Division III all-state ho

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