Lakeland football stuns No. 2 St. Thomas Aquinas on walk-off TD in OT
Super 25 shocker! Unranked Lakeland takes down No. 2 St. Thomas Aquinas in overtime of the FHSAA Open Division pool play opener.
The Lakeland football team achieved a remarkable victory, defeating the No. 2 ranked St. Thomas Aquinas on a walk-off touchdown in overtime. The game took place at Brian Piccolo Memorial Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on November 13, 2026. Led by Kelin Hendrix's 48-yard touchdown in the first quarter, the Dreadnaughts established a strong lead.
Zayden Gamble's punt-return touchdown, just before halftime, evened the score. St. Thomas Aquinas took the lead in the third quarter on a Blake Calixte touchdown to Gamble. With 5:47 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Dreadnaughts extended their lead to 21-14. However, Jase Watkins' walk-in touchdown with just 37 seconds left sent the game into overtime.
Despite ultimately losing 27-24, St. Thomas Aquinas continues to compete in the Open Division pool play on November 20 and 27, with semifinal games scheduled for December 5.
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