Jake Rudock, a quarterback from St. Thomas Aquinas, went on to play college football at the University of Iowa before transferring to the University of Michigan, where he set the single-season record for completions and led the Wolverines to a Citrus Bowl victory in 2015. He was selected in the 6th round of the 2016…
Shawn Riggans, a catcher from St. Thomas Aquinas, played college baseball at Florida International University before being drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2000. He worked his way through the minor leagues and made his MLB debut in 2006, spending four seasons (2006–2009) with Tampa Bay. Riggans appeared in 147 major league games,…
Daryl Porter, a defensive back from St. Thomas Aquinas, played college football at Boston College, where he was a steady contributor in the Eagles’ secondary. He went on to play professionally in the NFL from 1997 to 2001, spending time with the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, and Tennessee Titans. Known for his toughness and versatility,…
Joshua Palmer, a wide receiver from St. Thomas Aquinas, went on to play college football at the University of Tennessee, where he developed into a reliable deep threat in the SEC. Known for his strong route running and contested catches, Palmer was selected in the 3rd round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Los…
Kirsten Nieuwendam, a sprinter from St. Thomas Aquinas, represented Suriname on the world stage. She competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics at just 16 years old, becoming the youngest athlete to represent her country. Nieuwendam went on to also compete in the 2012 London Olympics in the women’s 200 meters. She later ran collegiately at…
Ed Nelson, a forward from St. Thomas Aquinas, went on to play college basketball at Georgia Tech, where he earned ACC Rookie of the Year honors in 2002. He later transferred to the University of Connecticut, becoming a key contributor for the Huskies and helping them capture the 2004 NCAA National Championship. After college, Nelson…
Brandon Linder was a standout offensive lineman at St. Thomas Aquinas before moving on to the University of Miami, where he became a three-year starter and one of the top guards in the ACC. He was selected in the 3rd round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he quickly earned a…
Sarah Lihan, a St. Thomas Aquinas alumna, went on to become one of the top competitive sailors in the United States. She competed collegiately for Yale University, where she was an All-American and helped the Bulldogs capture the 2009 ICSA Women’s Dinghy National Championship. Lihan represented Team USA at the 2012 London Olympics in the…
Stefan Humphries was a dominant lineman at St. Thomas Aquinas before continuing his career at the University of Michigan, where he was a starter on the Wolverines’ offensive line and a member of the 1983 All-Big Ten team. He was selected in the 3rd round of the 1984 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, playing…
Abbey Hsu played her senior season at St. Thomas Aquinas, helping the Raiders reach the state finals. At Columbia University, she became the school’s all-time leader in scoring and three-pointers, earning Ivy League Player of the Year honors. In 2024, Hsu made history as the first Columbia women’s player drafted to the WNBA, selected by…
