St. Thomas Aquinas earned a 78–66 home victory over Pine Crest on Monday night, using balanced scoring and efficient ball movement to control the matchup.
The Raiders shot 45% from the field (28-62) and connected on eight three-pointers, while totaling 21 assists as a team. STA also converted 14 free throws and recorded seven steals on the defensive end. Senior Zane Elliott led the way with 6 points and 11 rebounds, while D. Sandi contributed 7 assists and 4 steals. Clarence Westbrook Jr. paced the offense with 9 assists, K. Sandi added 8 points, and Nate Accius finished with 5 points and 6 rebounds.
The night also served as a memorable Senior Night at St. Thomas Aquinas, as the Raiders honored their senior class prior to tip-off. The seniors responded with strong leadership and energy throughout the game, helping set the tone on both ends of the floor and contributing to a complete team performance in front of the home crowd.
