St. Thomas Aquinas A True Dynasty
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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 Roger Harriott quickly looked to 2024. Winning their fifth consecutive state title is something that nobody…
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Continue ReadingMoments after their thrilling win against Homestead in this year’s 3M state title rematch in Tallahassee, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas and head coach Roger Harriott quickly looked to 2024.
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.
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.
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).
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.
The Class of 2025 returnees have the numbers mixed with talent like Nathan Aly (OL), Johnny Arneus Johnny Arneus 5'9" | 170 lbs | WR Fort Lauderdale St. Aquinas | 2025 FL Jr. (WR), Brandon Caballero (LB), Jason Carlton (WR), Samson Chazulle (OL), Richard Compton (WR), Mikeal Gachelin (CB), Matias Garcia Matias Garcia 6'3" | 280 lbs | OL Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2025 FL (OL), Caleb Harris Caleb Harris 6'3" | 265 lbs | OL Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2025 State FL (OL), Tavius Horne Tavius Horne 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas ASquinas | 2025 State FL Jr. (CB), Ryan Herfurth (LS/TE), Logan Husband Logan Husband 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2025 FL (OL) and quarterback Andrew Indorf.
That rising senior class also includes Luke Inforf (WR), Denard Johnson (FS), Brandon Joseph Jr. (DT), Ya’shaua Lambert (FB), Andreus Madison (WR), Ethan Massa (OL), Alexander Michaelides (DB), Maximus Mustell (DB), Daniel Norman (DL), Chase Ortiz (LS/TE), Omare Owens (LB), Dawson Quarterman (WR/TE), Christopher Renoit (RB) , Cameron Roberts (TE), Nicholas Romero (PK), Tony Sezer (DL) and rising defensive lineman Trevor Sommers (DL) – as well as Shakur Williams (WR), Tyrique Williams (RB), Vincent Yarina (LB) and safety Nicolas Zolotar.
A LOADED GROUP OF UNDERCLASSMEN
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.
Among the rising junior in the Class of 2026 are Jake Balanovich Jake Balanovich 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB St. Thomas Aquinas | 2025 FL (QB), Jakhi Barber (DL), solid linebacker Travares Daniels, Jerry Derosier (RB), Ian Destinobles Ian Destinobles 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2026 FL (LB), Jermiyah Douglas (DB), gifted safety Justice Fitzpatrick Justice Fitzpatrick 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2026 FL , Phillip Goodrich (LB), Holden Harkins (LS), Aidan Hrenick (OL), Joseph Ramjas Joseph Ramjas 5'11" | 185 lbs | LB Hollywood South Broward | 2025 FL (LB), Shane Rochelle (DE), Dylan Steen (OL) and quick rising offensive lineman Teddy Welch.
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 Derrick Baker Derrick Baker 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB St. Thomas Aquinas | 2027 FL (QB), Jaden Carey Jaden Carey 5'11" | 150 lbs | WR St. Thomas Aquinas | 2027 FL (DB), Trevoris Finley (DL), Zaden Gamble (DB), Omar Gonzalez Jr. (WR), Derek Groves (DE), Mark Matthews (DT) and offensive lineman Ah’Mari Stevens Ah’Mari Stevens 6'0" | 165 lbs | WR St. Thomas Aquinas | 2027 FL .
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