St. Thomas Aquinas students cheer during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas wins the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Julius Jones (81) runs with the ball against Lakeland during the HS Football 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami.(Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
Michael Irvin attends the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
The atmosphere is shown during the game between St. Thomas Aquinas and Lakeland during the Class 5A state championship game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Head Coach Roger Harriott, embraces Mason Mallory QB (7), after winning the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Morris Choice (24) reacts, and held in the air by Mark Matthews (55) during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Mekhi Bradley, (70) wears the winning medals during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Jermiyah Douglas (1), shows off his winning rings and medals after winning the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas wins the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas wins the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
Lakeland's Kelin Hendrix (2) passes the ball against St. Thomas Aquinas, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Mallory Mason (7) gets tackled with the ball against Lakeland during the HS Football 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas coaching staff going over plays during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
Former NFL player and St. Thomas alumni Michael Irvin shakes hands with Lakeland's Ishiah Everette (61) after St. Thomas Aquinas wins the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
Nat Moore, left, and Richard Dent attend the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas team member wearing the award medals and rings during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Cheerleaders during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Head Coach Roger Harriott, embraces Mason Mallory QB (7), after winning the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Jermiyah Douglas (1), shows off his winning rings and medals after winning the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas wins the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Juan Tabio (99), from left, Joey Bollo (90), and Wyatt Smith (88), watch the game from the bench during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas reacts to winning the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas reacts to winning the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas reacts to winning the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Jordan Roache (17) during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas’ “Levi” Leroy (82) is tackled with the ball by Lakeland’s Deonte Fielde (22) during the Class 5A state championship game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas runs the ball against Lakeland during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Kayin Liddie (25), runs with the ball, against Lakeland Ziggy Riley (4), during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Zayden Gamble (23), celebrates during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas wins the Class 5A state championship game 29-0 at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
Former NFL player Richard Dent speaks to his son, St. Thomas Aquinas' Shiloh Dent (15), during the Class 5A state championship game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas quarterback Mason Mallory (7) is tackled while running with the ball by Lakeland's Deonte Fielder (22) during the Class 5A state championship game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
The atmosphere is shown during the game between St. Thomas Aquinas and Lakeland during the Class 5A state championship game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas’ “Levi” Leroy (82) is tackled with the ball by Lakeland’s Deonte Fielde (22) during the Class 5A state championship game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Head Coach Roger Harriott on the field during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Head Coach Roger Harriott on the field during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
The atmosphere is shown during the game between St. Thomas Aquinas and Lakeland during the Class 5A state championship game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Julius Jones (81), gets tackled by Lakeland's Deonte Fielder (22), during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas QB Mason Mallory (7) gets tackled running with the ball by Lakeland's Deonte Fielder (22), during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Michael Digilio (73) on the field against Lakeland during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas reacts to winning the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas QB Mason Mallory (7), passes the ball, during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Head Coach Roger Harriott on the field during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas cheerleaders during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
The atmosphere is shown during the game between St. Thomas Aquinas and Lakeland during the Class 5A state championship game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Head Coach Roger Harriott on the field during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas runs with the ball against Lakeland during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas QB Mason Mallory (7) gets tackled running with the ball by Lakeland's Deonte Fielder (22), during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St Thomas Aquinas Johnny DiSalvatore (43), kicks the ball, during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas cheerleaders during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Jermiyah Douglas (1), from left, Justice Fitzpatrick (2) and Virgil Lemons (0) on the field during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
The atmosphere is shown during the game between St. Thomas Aquinas and Lakeland during the Class 5A state championship game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas QB Mason Mallory (7) gets tackled running with the ball by Lakeland's Deonte Fielder (22), during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Virgil Lemons (0), gets tackled with the football, by Lakeland's Zephaniah Rogers (5), during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
The atmosphere is shown during the game between St. Thomas Aquinas and Lakeland during the Class 5A state championship game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Maximus de Darboure, (37), holds a cross, during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Head Coach Roger Harriott, during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas QB Mason Mallory (7), runs with the ball against Lakeland during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas QB Mason Mallory (7), passes the ball, during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Justice Fitzpatrick (2), from left, Phillip Goodrich (5), and Travon Crapps (6), celebrate before the end of the game, against Lakeland, during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Johnny DiSalvatore (43), kicks the ball, during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Mason Mallory (7), passes the ball to Jaden Desir (3), during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Jaden Desir (3), runs the ball, against Lakeland during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St. Thomas Aquinas Jermiyah Douglas (1), in the forefront as the team tackles Lakeland Ahnarri Cooper (21), during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
St Thomas Aquinas Johnny DiSalvatore (43), kicks the ball, during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
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St. Thomas Aquinas students cheer during the Class 5A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Contributor)
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The St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders secured a state-record seventh consecutive state championship with a dominant 29-0 shutout victory over Lakeland on Thursday night at FIU’s Pitbull Stadium. The photo gallery captures the historic win, which saw the Raiders’ defense record seven sacks and three turnovers. Offensively, QB Mason Mallory and state-record-tying kicker Johnny DiSalvatore led the Raiders to their 17th state title in school history.
