In the second quarter, Mater Dei quarterback Ryan Hopkins went 7 of 9 for 228 yards with touchdown throws of 22, 62 and 81 yards.

St. Thomas Aquinas surged in the second half but Mater Dei held on for a 26-23 victory in a clash of nationally-ranked teams in the Broward County Showcase. Mater Dei, ranked No. 1 in the nation, led No. 10 St. Thomas Aquinas 26-3 at halftime.

No. 1 Mater Dei [CA] Monarchs dominated the first half against St. Thomas Aquinas [FL] but had to hold off the Raiders' late charge