Prep poll leader St. Thomas Aquinas (7-0) travels to Lockhart Stadium to meet their long-time nemesis, the Deerfield Beach Bucks (5-2). The Aquinas-Deerfield Beach all-time series stands at 10 wins and 10 losses.
The McArthur Mustangs arrived at Brian Piccolo Memorial Stadium looking to snap their two game losing streak. No chance for the Mustangs, as the Raiders destroyed an outmatched McArthur squad, 49-7, in a district game. The victory was the 52nd district win-in-a-row for Aquinas dating back to the 1996 season.
St. Thomas Head Coach, George Smith, recorded his 340 career victory. The win ensured Aquinas their 19th consecutive trip to the playoffs.
Aquinas scored on their first offensive snap. QB Jake Rudock rifled a 48 yard TD pass to Rashad Greene down the South sideline for the early lead.
Junior wide receiver Phillip Dorsett scored three touchdowns, one rushing and two receiving. James White and Lamarcus Joyner added rushing touchdowns as the Raiders built a 42-0 halftime lead.
The mercy rule was in effect at the start of the second half. Running back Nick Arena powered in for another Raider rushing TD in the third quarter to increase the lead to 49-0.
Linebackers Vinnie Mauro with 5.5 tackles and Garth Jobb with 3.5 tackles lead the Raider defense, Both Dean Fillichio and John Baglia chipped in with a sack and a tackle-for-loss as St. Thomas held McArthur to six first downs.
Aquinas kicking combo, Mike Palardy and Ben Hopfinger, kicked off nine times with all nine resulting in touchbacks. The Raiders did not punt in the game.
As the score reached 49-0 and the running game clock sped towards game's end, several McArthur players, as well as, a Mustang coach decided to start trash talking in the Raiders direction. (Note to McArthur Mustangs: calling out the Raiders is not very effective when you are losing 49-0.)
Deerfield Beach
The Raiders' three remaining regular season games are against playoff-type teams. First up is Deerfield Beach at Lockhart Stadium. The Raiders have won 18 consecutive games at Lockhart.
The last time St. Thomas has lost a game was to Deerfield Beach in the 2007 season.
The Bucks feature a spread offense with plenty of athletes and team speed.
Halloween spirits haunt the Bucks and deliver a win to the Raiders' treat bag. The Raider win streak extends to 32 games in-a-row.
Raider Pressbox Prediction: Raiders by 20
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