The St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders volleyball team continued their impressive run with a commanding victory over Venice on September 9, 2025, at home. This win marked their fifth consecutive triumph, bringing their season record to 7-3. Under the leadership of Head Coach Lisa Zielinski, who boasts over 900 career wins, the Raiders are on a…
Ed Yarnall, a pitcher from St. Thomas Aquinas, excelled for the Raiders before playing college baseball at Seton Hall University, where he developed into a top pitching prospect. He was selected in the 1st round of the 1995 MLB Draft by the New York Yankees. Yarnall went on to play professionally for the Yankees and…
Ava Yovino, a standout midfielder from St. Thomas Aquinas, starred for the Raiders where she was a three-time US Lacrosse All-American, a two-time Academic All-American, and led the team to the 2021 Class 2A state championship. She went on to play for the Navy Midshipmen, where she led the team in points as a freshman…
Lou Yovino, a standout lacrosse player from St. Thomas Aquinas, excelled in high school as one of the Raiders’ top offensive threats. Known for his vision and scoring ability, he helped lead the team to district and regional success. Yovino continued his lacrosse career at the collegiate level, playing at a top NCAA program and…
Major Wright, a defensive back from St. Thomas Aquinas, played college football at the University of Florida, where he was a key starter in the Gators’ secondary and helped lead the team to a BCS National Championship in 2009. He was selected in the 4th round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears…
Dallas Turner, a defensive end from St. Thomas Aquinas, played college football at Alabama, where he became a key contributor on the Crimson Tide’s defensive line. Known for his speed and pass-rushing ability, Turner helped anchor Alabama’s defense and earned recognition in the SEC. He was selected 17th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft by…
Colin Thompson, a tight end from St. Thomas Aquinas, played college football at Florida Atlantic University before transferring to Temple University, where he became a productive starter. Thompson went on to play in the NFL, spending time with the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, known for his versatility as both a…
Mason Taylor, a tight end from St. Thomas Aquinas, played college football at LSU, where he developed into a reliable receiving and blocking threat for the Tigers. Known for his athleticism and versatility, Taylor was drafted into the NFL in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the New York Jets and continues…
Mike Stanley, a catcher and first baseman from St. Thomas Aquinas, played college baseball at the University of Florida before being selected in the 2nd round of the 1983 MLB Draft by the New York Yankees. Over a 14-year Major League career, Stanley played for the Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, and…
Tyler Steen, an offensive lineman from St. Thomas Aquinas, began his college career at Vanderbilt University, where he started 34 games, before transferring to the University of Alabama for his final season. At Alabama, he anchored the Crimson Tide’s offensive line and earned All-SEC recognition. Steen was selected in the 3rd round of the 2023…
