The Raiders made a strong statement in the pool at the 34th Florida Catholic Invitational in Orlando, with both the boys’ and girls’ teams earning runner-up finishes against top competition from across the state.
On the girls’ side, St. Thomas Aquinas placed 2nd overall with 301 points, led by an outstanding performance from Addison Scott. Scott turned in a dominant double, winning the 200 Individual Medley (2:16.03) and the 100 Breaststroke (1:09.43). She also teamed up with her Raider teammates to capture gold in the 200 Medley Relay, cementing her as one of the meet’s top performers.
The boys’ team was equally impressive, finishing 2nd with 436 points. Mason Jimenez delivered a highlight swim with a victory in the 200 Individual Medley, posting a lifetime-best of 2:02.52.
Other standouts included Sabina La Pietra and Aaleyah Osouna, who each contributed key swims to boost the Raiders’ point totals.
The strong showing builds momentum for the Raiders as they continue their season with eyes set on postseason competition.
Final Scores:
- Girls: Bishop Kenny 331, St. Thomas Aquinas 301, Cardinal Gibbons 229
- Boys: Bishop Kenny 468, St. Thomas Aquinas 436, Cardinal Gibbons 311
