Aquinas claims victory in huge Broward County vs. Dade County showdown.
Video: Sam Bruce highlightsSee the outstanding St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) receiver in action.St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) opened its season with a bang, routing
Booker T. Washington (Miami) 35-3 in a game televised nationally on ESPN.
The loss snapped Booker T. Washington's 41-game winning streak, and gave Aquinas a victory over a Dade County power whom many fans had been clamoring to see it play.
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Sam Bruce had two touchdowns to lead the way for Aquinas, which entered the game as the nation's No. 8-ranked team.
With a three-yard touchdown run by
Devontae Henry-Cole, Aquinas jumped out to an early 7-0 lead and never looked back. Bruce's touchdown extended the lead to 14-0. The Raiders scored again in the second quarter to make it 21-0 at the half.
It was Booker T. Washington's first loss since September 8, 2012, when it endured a 37-26 setback against Miami Central. It went on to capture a state title that season -- and a national title the next.
Tonight confirmed that a national crown is exactly what St. Thomas Aquinas will be chasing this season.
