Mater Dei’s top-ranked football team displayed an impressive passing attack to build a 23-point lead against St. Thomas Aquinas of Florida at halftime of the Broward County showcase in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Saturday. The Monarchs, it turned out, needed almost all of that lead.

No. 1 Mater Dei [CA] Monarchs dominated the first half against St. Thomas Aquinas [FL] but had to hold off the Raiders' late charge

It only took an extra 90 minutes to wait for, but the Broward County Classic High School Football Showcase’s premier matchup between Mater Dei and St. Thomas Aquinas took place Saturday evening. If there was more time on the clock,