Don’t Ever Sell St. Thomas Short!
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Football is indeed a funny game. Just ask Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, which has won three straight state titles, currently has a 26-game winning streak and are a huge favorite to take home another state title on Thursday night.…
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Just ask Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, which has won three straight state titles, currently has a 26-game winning streak and are a huge favorite to take home another state title on Thursday night.
When they square off in a first ever Miami-Dade vs. Broward state title game against Homestead, head coach Roger Harriott’s team still gets little respect.
With the short ride to DRV PNK Stadium for a 3M matchup with the Broncos, the 13-0 Raiders are not being mentioned along with Miami Central and Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna as having a chance to win a state title, and that is something that does not sit well with players, coaches and fans.
This is a team stacked with talent, starting with the senior class where prospects Jayvant Brown Jayvant Brown 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State FL (LB, 6-1, 225), Justin Coles Justin Coles 6'2" | 190 lbs | LB St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 FL (LB, 6-2, 195), Harrison Green Harrison Green 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 FL (OL, 6-3, 295), Jason Hammond Jason Hammond 6'3" | 275 lbs | DL Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State FL (DL, 6-3, 280), Isaiah Hardge Isaiah Hardge 5'10" | 165 lbs | WR Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State FL (WR, 5-11, 165), Hezekiah Harris Hezekiah Harris 6'1" | 165 lbs | QB Miami Booker T. Washington | 2023 FL (QB, 6-2, 185), Rashad Henry Rashad Henry 6'2" | 230 lbs | DL Miami Dade Christian | 2023 FL (LB, 6-2, 225), Conrad Hussey Conrad Hussey 6'0" | 190 lbs | TE Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State FL (DB, 6-1, 190), Tekai Kirby (TE, 6-4, 220), King Mack King Mack 5'11" | 180 lbs | LB Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State FL (DB, 5-10, 180), Ryan Mickow Ryan Mickow 6'6" | 295 lbs | OL Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 FL (OL, 6-6, 300), Zakaih Saez Zakaih Saez 6'6" | 235 lbs | DL Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State FL (DL, 6-5, 230), Gemari Sands Gemari Sands 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 FL (RB, 6-0, 190), Ethan Shawn (WR, 5-11, 160) and running back Xavier Terrell Xavier Terrell 6'1" | 195 lbs | DB Lakewood | 2025 FL (5-9, 180) have guided this team.
In addition, the Class of 2023 also boasts Giovanni Alonso (DL, 6-0, 245), Patrick Alston Patrick Alston 5'10" | 160 lbs | DB St Thomas Aquinas | 2023 FL Jr. (DB, 5-10, 175), Troy Antonoglou (OL, 6-3, 275), Gamall Augustin (OL, 6-6, 275), Isaac Baker (OL, 5-10, 275), Jayden Bell (DB, 5-10, 160), Jaylen Bonelli (WR, 5-11, 170), Jack Boswell (OL, 5-11, 230), Bradley Chandler (DB, 5-10, 180), Jordan Clemons (RB, 5-8, 180), Dominic Diaz Dominic Diaz LS Miami Monsignor Pace | 2023 FL (LS, 6-0, 215), Nicholas Dou (DB, 5-9, 170), Jackson Grier (WR, 6-0, 175), Joshua Harriott (RB, 5-10, 180), Brian Jefferson (LB, 5-10, 185), Keyshawn Johnson (DE, 6-1, 230), Amari Lanier (DB, 6-0, 180). Ryan Liss (DL, 6-3, 205), Maurice Marcellus (Athlete, 6-0, 180) and linebacker Zach Marino (6-1, 210).
The depth in the class continues with Tabias Meline (DL, 6-2, 265), Shamar Morgan (DB, 5-8, 165), Miles Moss (WR, 6-0, 175), Ryan Paradela (TE, 6-3, 210), Devin Pein (DL, 6-0, 235), Aridius Pough (DB, 6-2, 185), Kimari Robinson Kimari Robinson 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB Hollywood McArthur | 2023 FL (DB, 5-11, 175), Broden Sobolewski (OL, 6-2, 265) and defensive end Jaylin Wallace (6-2, 230).
THIS RUN IS FAR FROM OVER
If you are looking for this team to drop off or start to fade, you better think again. The future – much like past three decades – looks very promising with juniors Aiden Anestor (CB, 6-2, 165), Barry Birch (LB, 6-1, 210), Justin Bodford Justin Bodford 6'1" | 285 lbs | DL Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2024 FL (DL, 6-1, 285), Declan Connor (DL, 5-9, 220), Semaj Jackson (DB, 5-10, 170), Michael Kern (P, 6-3, 170), Jayden Leevy (OLB, 5-9, 175), Nathan Ley (DL, 6-3, 225), Connor Lowe (DT, 5-10, 238), Jordan Lyle Jordan Lyle 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2024 State FL (RB, 6-2, 195), Ryan Mack Ryan Mack 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2024 State FL (DB, 5-11, 175), James Madison III (WR, 6-3, 205), Jake Manasse (WR/RB, 5-10, 160) and defensive lineman David Pein (6-0, 278).
Also, prospects such as Trenton Roach (DL, 6-0, 195), William Roberts (OL, 6-3, 275), Chance Robinson Chance Robinson 6'2" | 190 lbs | WR Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2024 State FL (WR, 6-2, 190), Nicholas Rodriguez Nicholas Rodriguez 6'1" | 190 lbs | LB Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2024 State FL (OLB, 6-1, 205), Brian Suarez (OL, 6-3, 300), Anthony Truiolo (QB, 5-9, 170) and Bryan Wallace (OG, 6-5, 310) have been instrumental this season.
The Class of 2025 also has prospects that are among the best in south Florida. Players such as Jason Carlton (WR, 5-10, 155), Richard Compton (RB, 5-10, 155), D.J. Copeland (DE, 6-3, 220), Caleb Harris (OL, 6-4, 265), Logan Hubbard (DE, 6-4, 232), Andrew Indorf (QB, 6-0, 180), Yahshua Lambert (DB, 5-11, 160), Andreus Madison (WR, 5-11, 190), Martin Rhyne (LB, 6-0, 210), Nicholas Romero (PK, 5-8, 145), Trevor Sommers (DE, 6-2, 230) and receiver Shakur Williams (5-8, 145).
There are also Class of 2026 freshmen to keep an eye on as well:
Jeremiyah Douglas, DB, 5-9, 170
Justice Fitzpatrick, DB, 5-11, 180
Teddy Welch, OL, 5-11, 250
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS RAIDERS (13-0)
ST. JOSEPH’S PREP, W 48-37
Fort Myers, W 42-0
COCOA, W 42-14
Davie Western, W 38-0
Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast, W 21-7
Fort Lauderdale Dillard, W 24-6
FORT LAUDERDALE, W 49-13
COCONUT CREEK MONARCH, W 37-6
Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, W 44-0
COCONUT CREEK, W 59-14
DELRAY BEACH ATLANTIC, W 63-14
POMPANO BEACH BLANCHE ELY, W 35-7
TAMPA JESUIT, W 45-3
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