St. Thomas Aquinas A True Dynasty

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moments after their thrilling win against Homestead in this year's 3M state title rematch in Tallahassee, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas and head coach <strong>Roger Harriott</strong> quickly looked to 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winning their fifth consecutive state title is something that nobody has done before, and while it's quite an accomplishment, winning for the sixth time is more than a reality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The old saying that the great programs do not rebuild is very much in play here. All the Raiders continue to do is rebuild, and while replacing some key parts of a team that was 14-1 this season and has compiled an 84-5 record during the past five years, is something that happens every year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With our look at what all the state championship teams have coming back for the 2024 season, we have already checkout out Hawthorne (1R), Sarasota Cardinal Mooney (1S), Cocoa (2S), Daytona Beach Mainland (3S), Lakeland (4S), Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (1M) and Tampa Berkeley Prep (2M).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we looked at a program that said that while there are several prospects on the current roster who will be back, you can always count on other gifted student/athletes making the move to be part of what is one of the best football programs in the nation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2025 returnees have the numbers mixed with talent like <strong>Nathan Aly </strong>(OL), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='834276' first='Johnny' last='Arneus'] Jr.</strong> (WR), <strong>Brandon Caballero</strong> (LB), <strong>Jason Carlton</strong> (WR), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1317575' first='Samson' last='Chazulle']</strong> (OL), <strong>Richard Compton</strong> (WR), <strong>Mikeal Gachelin</strong> (CB), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1023329' first='Matias' last='Garcia']</strong> (OL), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='749044' first='Caleb' last='Harris']</strong> (OL), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='987922' first='Tavius' last='Horne'] Jr.</strong> (CB), <strong>Ryan Herfurth </strong>(LS/TE), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019928' first='Logan' last='Husband']</strong> (OL) and quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1322329' first='Andrew' last='Indorf']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That rising senior class also includes <strong>Luke Inforf</strong> (WR), <strong>Denard Johnson</strong> (FS), <strong>Brandon Joseph Jr.</strong> (DT), <strong>Ya'shaua Lambert</strong> (FB), <strong>Andreus Madison (</strong>WR), <strong>Ethan Massa</strong> (OL), <strong>Alexander Michaelides</strong> (DB), <strong>Maximus Mustell</strong> (DB), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1628933' first='Daniel' last='Norman']</strong> (DL), <strong>Chase Ortiz</strong> (LS/TE), <strong>Omare Owens</strong> (LB), <strong>Dawson Quarterman </strong>(WR/TE), <strong>Christopher Renoit</strong> (RB) , <strong>Cameron Roberts</strong> (TE), <strong>Nicholas Romero</strong> (PK), <strong>Tony Sezer</strong> (DL) and rising defensive lineman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1317498' first='Trevor' last='Sommers'] </strong>(DL) – as well as <strong>Shakur Williams</strong> (WR), <strong>Tyrique Williams</strong> (RB), <strong>Vincent Yarina</strong> (LB) and safety <strong>Nicolas Zolotar.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>A LOADED GROUP OF UNDERCLASSMEN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The mark of a St. Thomas Aquinas program is depth everywhere on the roster, and while not everyone reaches the field, they are all ready and waiting for their opportunity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among the rising junior in the Class of 2026 are <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='737825' first='Jake' last='Balanovich'] </strong>(QB), <strong>Jakhi Barber</strong> (DL), solid linebacker <strong>Travares Daniels</strong>, <strong>Jerry Derosier</strong> (RB), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='927724' first='Ian' last='Destinobles'] </strong>(LB), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1577838' first='Jermiyah' last='Douglas']</strong> (DB), gifted safety <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206194' first='Justice' last='Fitzpatrick']</strong>, <strong>Phillip Goodrich </strong>(LB), <strong>Holden Harkins</strong> (LS), <strong>Aidan Hrenick</strong> (OL), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='830638' first='Joseph' last='Ramjas'] </strong>(LB), <strong>Shane Rochelle</strong> (DE), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632419' first='Dylan' last='Steen']</strong> (OL) and quick rising offensive lineman <strong>Teddy Welch</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you want to talk future, how about this year's freshman class that are all ready to take that step as sophomores. Among that group are <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='409921' first='Derrick' last='Baker'] </strong>(QB), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='895496' first='Jaden' last='Carey']</strong> (DB), <strong>Trevoris Finley</strong> (DL), <strong>Zaden Gamble</strong> (DB), <strong>Omar Gonzalez Jr.</strong> (WR), <strong>Derek Groves</strong> (DE), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1670943' first='Mark' last='Matthews']</strong> (DT) and offensive lineman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='419400' first='Ah'Mari' last='Stevens']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Statewide Coverage Daily. <strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: <strong><a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->