Jan 17, 2023
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Three archdiocesan high schools notched state football championships in December 2022: Chaminade-Madonna in Hollywood, St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale and Christopher Columbus in Miami.
Chaminade-Madonna football players take the field on the way to winning the Hollywood high school's second straight state championship, defeating Clearwater Central Catholic by a score of 48-14 in the Class 1M final, Dec. 8, 2022 in Tallahassee.
Chaminade-Madonna wide receiver Edwin Joseph (2) gets extra yards after a catch on the way to winning the Hollywood high school's second straight state championship, defeating Clearwater Central Catholic in the Class 1M game by a score of 48-14, Dec. 8, 2022 in Tallahassee.
Chaminade-Madonna wide receiver Duane Thomas escapes a tackle during the Hollywood high school's second straight state championship win, a 48-14 defeat of Clearwater Central Catholic in the Class 1M final, Dec. 8, 2022 in Tallahassee.
Chaminade-Madonna wide receiver Joshisa Trader runs away from a Clearwater Central Catholic player on the way to winning the Hollywood high school's second straight state championship by a score of 48-14 in the Class 1M final, Dec. 8, 2022 in Tallahassee.
Chaminade-Madonna players celebrate the Hollywood high school's second straight state championship after defeating Clearwater Central Catholic in the Class 1M game by a score of 48-14, Dec. 8, 2022 in Tallahassee.
St. Thomas Aquinas running back Jordan Lyle lunges for the end zone to score the Raiders first touchdown on their way to winning their fourth consecutive, and 14th overall, state championship. They defeated Homestead 38-21 in the Class 3M final, Dec. 15, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale.
St. Thomas Aquinas defensive back King Mack celebrates the Raiders' fourth consecutive, and 14th overall, state championship, defeating Homestead 38-21 in the Class 3M final, Dec. 15, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale.
St. Thomas Aquinas players celebrate after dousing head coach Roger Harriott in Gatorade. The Raiders won their fourth consecutive, and 14th overall, state championship, defeating Homestead 38-21 in the Class 3M final, Dec. 15, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale.
St. Thomas Aquinas athletic director Twan Russell and principal Denise Aloma hoist the state championship trophy after the Raiders won their fourth consecutive, and 14th overall, state championship, defeating Homestead 38-21 in the Class 3M final, Dec. 15, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale.
St. Thomas Aquinas players and head coach Roger Harriott celebrate their fourth consecutive, and 14th overall, state championship, defeating Homestead 38-21 in the Class 3M final, Dec. 15, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale.
Columbus High Explorers celebrate their second state championship, an overtime 16-13 win against Apopka in the Class 4M final, Dec. 17, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale.
Columbus High Explorers celebrate their second state championship, an overtime 16-13 win against Apopka in the Class 4M final, Dec. 17, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale.
Columbus High Explorers and head coach Dave Dunn celebrate their second state championship, an overtime 16-13 win against Apopka in the Class 4M final, Dec. 17, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale.













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