St. Thomas Aquinas battled back from a 13-point deficit to earn a thrilling 21-20 road victory over Chaminade-Madonna on Friday night. Trailing 20-7 in the second half, the Raiders responded with 14 unanswered points, taking the lead on an eight-yard touchdown pass from Cody Conness to Ryan Mathis in the fourth quarter. The STA defense…
The St. Thomas Aquinas High School Girls Rowing Team traveled to Tennessee this past weekend to compete against the top programs in the country at the Scholastic Rowing Association of America National Championship Regatta — and the Raiders delivered an unforgettable performance on the national stage. The Girls Junior Four crew of Hailey Chaiken, Gianna…
The St. Thomas Aquinas High School Girls Rowing Team delivered an outstanding performance this past weekend at the Sculling State Championships in Sarasota, earning a second-place overall finish among 18 competing schools. Highlighting the regatta were two state championship performances. The Lightweight Quad of Maite Thorndike, Maite Sierra, Olivia Hickey, and Melina Lopez captured first…
The St. Thomas Aquinas High School Girls Rowing Team delivered an outstanding performance this past weekend at the Sculling State Championships in Sarasota, earning a second-place overall finish among 18 competing schools. Highlighting the regatta were two state championship performances. The Lightweight Quad of Maite Thorndike, Maite Sierra, Olivia Hickey, and Melina Lopez captured first…
This story is written by Twan Russell, St. Thomas Aquinas’ Athletic Director Some Super Bowl stories are about plays and trophies. Kirk Olivadotti’s story is about people and purpose. Long before he coached linebackers on football’s biggest stage at Super Bowl LX, Kirk was an elite St. Thomas Aquinas Raider. At St. Thomas Aquinas High…
St. Thomas Aquinas football earned top honors from the Sun Sentinel as Mason Mallory and Jermiyah Douglas were named the 2025 5A–7A Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, respectively. Mallory delivered a standout season leading the Raiders’ offense, finishing with 2,322 passing yards and 23 touchdowns, while adding 760 rushing yards and nine scores…
STA Class of 2027 Offensive Lineman Mark Matthews has been named a 2025 SportingNews High School All-American. Mark is one of 71 players across all divisions in the nation.
St. Thomas Aquinas Head Football Coach Roger Harriott has been honored as the 2025 National Football Coach of the Year by High School Football America, in partnership with the National High School Coaches Association. Harriott, who has led the Raiders since 2015, guided STA to the 2025 High School Football America National Championship and a…
St. Thomas Aquinas continued its remarkable run atop Florida high school football on Thursday night, blanking Lakeland 29–0 in the FHSAA Class 5A state championship at Pitbull Stadium to claim a seventh consecutive state title — the longest streak in Sunshine State history. From the opening kickoff, the Raiders showcased the balance and discipline that…
St. Thomas Aquinas asserted its dominance on Friday night, powering past Riverdale 45–13 in the Class 5A State Semifinal to secure their eighth consecutive state championship game. The Raiders set the tone immediately and never wavered, delivering a complete performance marked by explosive offense, relentless defense, and total control from the opening whistle. Aquinas stormed…
