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St. Thomas Aquinas Edges NFL Academy 41–38 in London Exhibition

The event advanced the NFL’s global player-development effort through its London academy.

Members of the St. Thomas Aquinas football team ran a youth football clinic on Tuesday as part of their successful trip to London. The Raiders defeated the NFL Academy on Wednesday evening 41-38 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to culminate their trip. (Samantha Balanovich, Sam B. Photography/Courtesy)

Overview

  • The Raiders won 41-38 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after back-to-back NFL Academy fumbles produced decisive points, including a 56-yard return by Chase Goodrich.
  • Quarterback Mason Mallory went 19 of 26 for three touchdowns with one interception, and Julius Jones logged four catches for 140 yards with scores of 32 and 68 yards.
  • Running back Virgil Lemons rushed 15 times for 105 yards and two touchdowns, pushing St. Thomas Aquinas to 6-1 on the season.
  • The matchup was staged under an NFL–Nike partnership that brings top U.S. high school teams to face the NFL Academy in London for a third straight year.
  • St. Thomas Aquinas also hosted a youth clinic at Aylward Academy, engaging with NFL Academy players drawn from 20 countries as part of the broader cultural exchange.