Professional tennis player Mark Merklein played tennis for St. Thomas Aquinas High School from 1986 to 1990. Merklein won six Class 3A state titles in his time with the Raiders. After a professional career, he pursued coaching and spent time on the coaching staff with the Florida Gators.
Professional soccer player India Trotter played soccer for St. Thomas Aquinas Highschool from 1999 to 2003.
Bradley Ally, a world-class swimmer from St. Thomas Aquinas, made his mark early by winning eight Florida High School state titles and setting a national high school record in the 200-yard individual medley. After graduating from STA, Ally became a standout at the University of Florida, where he was an NCAA champion and multiple-time All-American.…
Bedoya’s Colombian roots and New Jersey upbringing were what set him apart from his teammates. With a State Championship under his belt, and the support of his coach, he was ready to take on the world.
One of our greatest alumni professional athletes, Sanya Richards-Ross, has made a huge impact on the world of Track & Field, but STA is where it all started and our athletes know it.
Seilala Sua, a dominant thrower from St. Thomas Aquinas, became one of the most decorated athletes in NCAA history. At the University of California, Berkeley, she captured seven NCAA championships in the discus and shot put, a record-setting feat that solidified her place among the nation’s elite. Sua went on to win four U.S. national…
