Class 7A semifinal | St. Thomas Aquinas 35, Bradenton Manatee 18
St. Thomas Aquinas High School running back Frederick Coppet runs for a first-quarter touchdown as Bradenton Manatee defender Greg Reaves fails to stop him during their Class 7A state semifinal at St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 7, 2012. Charles Trainor Jr / Miami Herald Staff
St. Thomas Aquinas High School running back Mardre London runs for his team's final touchdown to seal their victory over Bradenton Manatee during their Class 7A state semifinal at St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 7, 2012. Charles Trainor Jr / Miami Herald Staff
Bradenton Manatee defender Blake Keller forces St. Thomas Aquinas High School quarterback John O'Korn to fumble during the first quarter of their Class 7A state semifinal at St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 7, 2012. Charles Trainor Jr / Miami Herald Staff
St. Thomas Aquinas High School quarterback John O'Korn, left, raises his arms in victory as teammate Franklyn Richardson leaps in the air at the end of their victory over Bradenton Manatee in their Class 7A state semifinal at St. Thomas Aquinas Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 7, 2012. Charles Trainor Jr / Miami Herald Staff
St. Thomas Aquinas High School running back Frederick Coppet breaks away from Bradenton Manatee defender Darian Dailey during the second quarter of their Class 7A state semifinal at St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 7, 2012. Charles Trainor Jr / Miami Herald Staff
St. Thomas Aquinas High School quarterback John O'Korn runs for a second-quarter touchdown as Bradenton Manatee defender Nashon Smith chases him during their Class 7A state semifinal at St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 7, 2012. Charles Trainor Jr / Miami Herald Staff