dimanche 12 juillet 2015

Why St Thomas Aquinas High School Football Is The Best

By Jana Serrano


Football has been long hailed as the most favorite sport to watch. Reunions, traditions, and barbecue parties have been arranged to gather folks of like minds and hearts to hopefully witness the glorious victory in this testosterone driven game. This sport begins in the high school level, but mind you, these kids are not to be taken lightly. One of the most recognized institutions for their football players and their overall athletic program is St Thomas Aquinas High School.

Most of the athletes today began during their high school years and have managed to become top of the league by the time they enter adulthood. And the most recognized institution for producing the best athletes is St Thomas Aquinas High School football team. Most notable of the teams supported and trained by the said institution is the St Thomas Aquinas Football Team called The Raiders.

The thing about this game or The Raiders or generally games like this is that there is this pure, unabashed joy of connecting with other fans and indulging in the revelry of rooting for their team to grab the coveted championship. Quite ironically, joining others in a festivity like this brings out not only the competitive nature in each of us. It also promotes a sense of brotherhood and camaraderie that facilitates excellent social relationships.

They especially have great chemistry on defense that makes them play so well. Their defense would simply not permit a touchdown from their opponents. With its multitude of state championships won and college athletes produced, it is of no surprise that their team would also come out the best and toughest in the sports arena.

Like everyone else, these players are not perfect. Despite all their victories, they have also admitted to certain areas of improvement in their game play and attitude as a whole. Some verbalized about their complacency and arrogance, specifically in their game against another group early in the season back in 2014. Later on they realized that they have to be more focused and not to take anyone for granted. Such change in behavior paid off and has kept them at the top of the game ever since.

St Thomas coach Rocco Casullo himself has verbalized how proud he is of the guys on the offense, defense, and special teams. He mentioned that they put it all together after their previous loss. This shows resilience which makes them very admirable and popular.

Different opponents have always tried relying on pushing the Aquinas defense to no avail. The Raiders simply would not allow it and keep stopping their run. As effective as their defenses, their offense is also as powerful with a number of touchdowns. Ultimately, this has secured them at the highest pedestal of youth sports.

The team showed humility when they admitted certain areas of their behavior and attitude they could improve on to make them more effective. In the previous season, they stated that due to complacency, they have been defeated. This type of arrogance has no room in their group and is being addressed appropriately by their coach. With much discussion and further training, the group recovered and won yet another trophy in their latest battle on the football field.

The Raiders took on the challenge of football as high school kids. That alone is a great inspiration for people to have more confidence in themselves and at least have a shot of pursuing their passion, may it be sport or another endeavor. It may be just a game to some, but to others it is a life changing and enlightening path to discover your capabilities and test your limits. This true test of character and resilience among the youth has been definitely proven by the St Thomas Aquinas Football Team.




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