
By Ronald Augustin, Christopher Adams and Jose Rico
St. Thomas Aquinas Athletics has maintained a lasting legacy of greatness in academics and athletics. STA is known for its tradition of excellence, strong work ethic and winning culture. The main goal for student athletes is to defend the “A” and take pride in it. St. Thomas Aquinas has won the Broward County All Sports Trophy for 40 consecutive years; from 1981-2020. They’ve gained the Florida Athletics Coaches All Sports Trophy for 35 consecutive years; from 1984-2019. The STA athletics program boasts a long list of State titles, as seen below.
- Baseball (State Champs : 1995, 2003, 2018)
- Basketball (State Champs : Boys 2001; Girls 2021, 2022)
- Bowling (N/A)
- Cross Country (State Champs : Boys 2013, 2015, 2016; Girls : 2012, 2013)
- Football (National Champs : 2008, 2010; State Champs : 1992, 1997, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014-2016, 2019, 2020)
- Golf ( Girls 1982-1985, 2001)
- Ice Hockey (State Champs : 2005, 2008)
- Lacrosse (State Champs : Boys 2016, 2017, 2022; Girls 2007, 2021)
- Club Sailing (State Champs : Girls 2016)
- Soccer (National Champs : Boys: 1997 & 1998 Girls: 1995-1998, 2004, 2011, & 2015; State Champs : Boys: 1996, 1997, 1998, 2005, & 2011
- Girls: 1990, 1993-1999, 2004, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2014-2016)
- Softball (State Champs :1986, 1993, 2002, 2003, 2013, & 2014)
- Swimming (State Champs Boys: 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, & 2004; Girls: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, & 2004)
- Tennis (State Champs : Boys: 1989, 1994, & 2009 Girls: 1972, 1985, 1986, 1993-1996, 2003-2004, 2007-2008, 2022)
- Track & Field (National Champs: Boys 2021; State Champs : Boys: 2008-2012, 2014, 2022 Girls: 1998- 2005, 2013- 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021)
- Volleyball (State Champs : Girls 1995, 2004, 2014-2016, & 2018)
- Water Polo (State Champs : Boys 2013)
- Wrestling (State Champs : 1985)
Aquinas Athletics is a top-notch athletic program that continues to produce success at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. This success is due to the combined efforts of Athletic Director, Twan Russel, talented athletes and a program of collegiate and club teams. This year, sports will be covered by news flashes, articles and pictures. Stay tuned to the Sports section at the Raider Review for upcoming Sports coverage!
Track & Field @ Cardinal Gibbons High School
Boys Lacrosse vs. Naples
Football State Championship Game vs. Tampa Tech
Source : https://aquinasathletics.smugmug.com/