St. Thomas Aquinas Dominates DeSoto in Showcase Game
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St. Thomas Aquinas Dominates DeSoto in Showcase Game
- St. Thomas Aquinas defeated DeSoto 38-14 in the Broward National Showcase on August 29, 2026, scoring all of its points in the first half.
- The Raiders' victory extends their winning streak to 16 games and positions them as a strong contender for a national title.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL – St. Thomas Aquinas High School’s football team showcased a dominant performance on August 29, 2026, by defeating DeSoto, the reigning Texas Class 6A Division II state champion, with a final score of 38-14. The game, part of the Broward National Showcase, saw St. Thomas Aquinas score all 38 of its points in the first half, establishing a commanding 38-0 lead by halftime.
The Raiders’ offensive explosion began with Tyler Reid’s 57-yard touchdown run on their first offensive play. Jaden Carey, an Ohio State commit, added a defensive score with an interception return for a touchdown in the first quarter, giving Aquinas a 14-0 lead. Kicker Kyle Infante contributed with a 33-yard field goal. Running back Collin Francis scored on a 14-yard run, and Zayden Gamble, a Notre Dame commit, returned a punt 60 yards for a touchdown. Quarterback Blake Calixte connected with Julius Jones Jr. for another touchdown just before halftime.
DeSoto managed to score two touchdowns in the second half, with SaRod Baker rushing for one and Patrick Harris Jr. throwing a passing touchdown to Kendrick McCoy, but they were unable to overcome the large deficit. This victory extends St. Thomas Aquinas’s winning streak to 16 games and reinforces their reputation as one of the nation’s premier high school football programs. The Raiders, who have won seven consecutive Florida state championships, are now 2-0 for the season and are considered a top contender for a national title. They are scheduled to host Columbus in their next non-league outing on September 4.