History of Lakeland football vs. St. Thomas Aquinas in state finals

Here are highlights of the seven games in which Lakeland and St. Thomas have played for the football state title.
Sports Illustrated

Mater Dei at St. Thomas Aquinas: Live Score Updates as Nation's No. 1 Team Visits South Florida - Aug. 23, 2025

Defending national champion Mater Dei, once again the No. 1 team in the country, opens its 2025 season in South Florida with a nationally televised battle with No. 13 St. Thomas Aquinas. / David ...
Sun Sentinel

St. Thomas Aquinas routs Lakeland for 6th state title in a row

MIAMI — If there has been nemesis to the powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas football program, it has been Lakeland High School. But not on Thursday night. St. Thomas Aquinas seized a 17-0 halftime lead and ...
The Ledger

FHSAA Class 5A state final: St. Thomas Aquinas hammers Lakeland in state championship

MIAMI – It’s six in a row for St. Thomas Aquinas. The Raiders jumped out to a 17-0 lead in the first 16 minutes and cruised to a 34-0 win over previously undefeated Lakeland in the Class 5A state ...