Top-Ranked Mater Dei Jumps on No. 9 St. Thomas Aquinas, Then Holds Off Raiders to Begin Season

Mater Dei football survives late charge by St. Thomas Aquinas in Florida

Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Mater Dei’s top-ranked football team displayed an impressive passing attack to build a 23-point lead at the half against St. Thomas Aquinas of Florida in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday. The Monarchs, it turned out, needed almost all of that lead. St. Thomas Aquinas surged in the second half but Mater Dei held on for a 26-23 victory in a clash of nationall…

Football: St. Thomas Aquinas' comeback attempt falls short against top-ranked Mater Dei

Aquinas, which trailed 26-3 at halftime, scored 20 unaswered points in the second half but couldn't complete the comeback against Mater Dei.

No. 1 Mater Dei opens football season with win in Florida

Quarterback Ryan Hopkins and receiver Chris Henry Jr. lead the Monarchs in opening victory against Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) Aquinas.

Top-ranked Mater Dei jumps on No. 9 St. Thomas Aquinas, then holds off Raiders to begin season

California powerhouse Mater Dei jumped out to a 23-point halftime lead and held off a frantic second-half charge by host St. Thomas Aquinas to pull out a 26-23 victory in the Broward County National Showcase on Saturday in a battle of Top-10 nationally ranked teams. After the Raiders took a 3-0 lead with 3:40 left in the first quarter on a 35-yard field goal by Johnny DiSalvatore, Mater Dei, the nation’s No. 1-ranked team for the past three year…

First in-season 2025 High School Football America national rankings, powered by NFL Play Football

The 2025 High School Football America national championship chase is officially underway with the release of our first in-season HSFA 300, powered by NFL Play Football. Five-time HSFA national champ Mater Dei (California) will be looking for the first-ever three-peat... The post First in-season 2025 High School Football America national rankings, powered by NFL Play Football appeared first on High School Football America.

MaxPreps Top 25 Scores: Mater Dei Edges St. Thomas Aquinas 26-23

No. 1 Mater Dei secured a narrow 26-23 victory over No. 10 St. Thomas Aquinas, supported by standout performances, including Chris Henry Jr.’s 134 receiving yards and two touchdowns in his comeback from injury. Despite a strong second-half effort from St. Thomas Aquinas, who scored 20 points, Mater Dei’s defense held firm to clinch the win after recovering an onside kick. Other highlights included No. 8 American Heritage's dramatic comeback agai…