2022 • Week 9
Playoff Game

Paola vs St. Thomas Aquinas

7 - 42
Final Score

Game Overview

In a 2022 playoff matchup, Paola traveled from Paola, KS to face St. Thomas Aquinas of Overland Park, KS. Both teams entered the postseason contest with hopes of advancing further in the playoffs. St. Thomas Aquinas emerged victorious in a decisive victory, defeating Paola 42-7. The 35-point difference came in a game that saw 49 total points scored between the two teams. Leading their respective teams were Mike Smith for Paola and Randy Dreiling for St. Thomas Aquinas. As part of the 2022 postseason, this playoff game carried significant weight for both programs' championship aspirations.
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Paola

Paola, KS

7
Season Record
3-5

Team Information

School: Paola
Location: Paola, Kansas
Head Coach: Mike Smith
Mascot: Panthers
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St. Thomas Aquinas

Overland Park, KS

42
Winner
Season Record
6-1

Team Information

School: St. Thomas Aquinas
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Head Coach: Randy Dreiling
Mascot: Saints

Game Information

Game Details

Season: 2022
Week: 9
Status: Completed

Game Statistics

Final Score: 7 - 42
Margin: 35 points
Winner: St. Thomas Aquinas

Previous Matchups

Paola and St. Thomas Aquinas have faced each other 5 times in recent history. These previous encounters have helped shape the rivalry between these two programs.

1999
Paola 0 - 28 St. Thomas Aquinas
1998
Paola 0 - 24 St. Thomas Aquinas
1990
Paola 19 - 20 St. Thomas Aquinas
1989
Paola 8 - 10 St. Thomas Aquinas
1988
Paola 9 - 15 St. Thomas Aquinas

Team Profiles

Paola Panthers

The Paola Panthers are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Paola, KS, Paola High School's football team is known for an impressive overall win percentage of 69.78%.

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St. Thomas Aquinas Saints

The St. Thomas Aquinas Saints are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Overland Park, KS, St. Thomas Aquinas High School's football team is known for an impressive overall win percentage of 69.57%.

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Coaching Matchup

Mike Smith

Paola Head Coach

Mike Smith was a high school football coach for 18 seasons and did not secure a state title. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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Randy Dreiling

St. Thomas Aquinas Head Coach

Randy Dreiling has been a high school football coach for 31 seasons and has led teams to 10 state titles. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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