2024 • Week 12
Playoff Game

St. James Academy vs St. Thomas Aquinas

17 - 24
Final Score

Game Overview

In a 2024 playoff matchup, St. James Academy traveled from Lenexa, 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 closely contested game, defeating St. James Academy 24-17. The 7-point difference came in a game that saw 41 total points scored between the two teams. Leading their respective teams were Tom Radke for St. James Academy and Randy Dreiling for St. Thomas Aquinas. As part of the 2024 postseason, this playoff game carried significant weight for both programs' championship aspirations.
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St. James Academy

Lenexa, KS

17
Season Record
6-4

Team Information

School: St. James Academy
Location: Lenexa, Kansas
Head Coach: Tom Radke
Mascot: Thunder
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St. Thomas Aquinas

Overland Park, KS

24
Winner
Season Record
10-0

Team Information

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

Game Information

Game Details

Season: 2024
Week: 12
Status: Completed

Game Statistics

Final Score: 17 - 24
Margin: 7 points
Winner: St. Thomas Aquinas

Previous Matchups

St. James Academy 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.

2023
St. James Academy 6 - 21 St. Thomas Aquinas
2022
St. James Academy 24 - 20 St. Thomas Aquinas
2022 (Playoff Game)
St. James Academy 13 - 28 St. Thomas Aquinas
2021
St. James Academy 7 - 28 St. Thomas Aquinas
2020
St. James Academy 0 - 26 St. Thomas Aquinas

Team Profiles

St. James Academy Thunder

The St. James Academy Thunder are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Lenexa, KS, St. James Academy High School's football team is known for a competitive spirit on the field.

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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

Tom Radke

St. James Academy Head Coach

Tom Radke has been a high school football coach for 14 seasons and has not yet secured 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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Related Links

St. James Academy Profile St. Thomas Aquinas Profile 2024 Season All Games