5A: St. Thomas-Lakeland – Enough Said!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5A</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>STATE FINAL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>No. 4 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (11-3) vs. No. 1 Lakeland (13-0), Thursday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. </strong>With seven games being played over four days, this may be the matchup that everyone wanted to see – all year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two programs with some serious pedigree and plenty of state titles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Raiders, who have lost three times to elite programs, have won numerous championships, but currently are riding a five-year streak that is something that has never been accomplished, especially in this talent-rich state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The two-time defending state champion Dreadnaughts have the longest winning streak (19 games) in the state and are loaded with talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lakeland has been Prep Redzone Florida's No. 1 team in the state for most of the season and have also been tested along the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HEAD COACH: </strong>Roger Harriott</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10 PLAYERS TO WATCH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 – Travares Daniels, OLB (Maryland signee)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1206194' first='Justice' last='Fitzpatrick'], DB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 - [player_tooltip player_id='404029' first='Zayden' last='Gamble'], DB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1154131' first='Phillip' last='Goodrich Jr']., LB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 – [player_tooltip player_id='749044' first='Caleb' last='Harris'], OL (USF signee)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 – [player_tooltip player_id='1322329' first='Andrew' last='Indorf'], QB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='1410835' first='Julius' last='Jones Jr.'], WR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 – Cameron Roberts, TE (Tulane signee)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 – [player_tooltip player_id='1317498' first='Trevor' last='Sommers'], DL (Pitt signee)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 – Ah'mari Stevens, WR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 – [player_tooltip player_id='1317532' first='Cedric' last='Wyche'] II, RB (Illinois signee)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ROAD TO MIAMI</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, Nevada, L 29-21</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, W 51-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Christopher Columbus, W 42-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davie Western, W 23-15</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hollywood McArthur, W 56-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orlando Bishop Moore, W 50-15</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hollywood Hills, W 64-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, L 29-22</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coconut Creek Monarch, W 44-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plantation American Heritage, L 42-38</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>*</strong>North Miami, W 58-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>*</strong>Pompano Beach Blanche Ely, W 53-32</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Delray Beach Atlantic, W 49-42 (OT)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Bradenton Manatee, W 16-13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LAKELAND DREADNAUGHTS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HEAD COACH: </strong>Marvin Frazier</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10 PLAYERS TO WATCH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 – [player_tooltip player_id='827407' first='Ben' last='Beymer'], OL (Maryland signee)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 – Shanard Clower, WR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1581905' first='Jadarius' last='Dobie'], RB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 – [player_tooltip player_id='1220030' first='Sammy' last='Etienne'], S (West Virginia signee)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 – [player_tooltip player_id='771522' first='Jermichael' last='Gillis'], FS (USF signee)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 – [player_tooltip player_id='831338' first='Jordan' last='Henderson'], RB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 – [player_tooltip player_id='827410' first='Donta' last='Jenkins'], DE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1581926' first='Ziggy' last='Riley'], SS/OLB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 – [player_tooltip player_id='827385' first='Zander' last='Smith'], QB (North Dakota State signee)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1247490' first='Malik' last='Morris'], Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 – [player_tooltip player_id='1127045' first='Keon' last='Young'], DB (Mississippi signee)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ROAD TO MIAMI</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Central, W 16-8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake Mary, W 35-34 (OT)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winter Haven, W 44-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Booker T. Washington, W 48-13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lakeland Lake Gibson, W 63-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Riverview Sumner, W 28-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dover Specialty Fit, W 46-14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lakeland Kathleen, W 47-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sebring W 22-12</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Riverview Spoto, W 51-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Tampa Gaither, W 41-13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Tampa Bay Tech, W 24-21</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Niceville, W 34-33 (OT)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at:</strong> Floridakids1@aol.com.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: Do You Have A Subscription? 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