St. Thomas Academy defeated Mahtomedi 35-7 in statement win to claim the program’s 18th undefeated regular season Wednesday night, and its first since 2022.

The battle of two of the top teams in Class 5A was a lopsided affair. Two-way threat Todd Rogalski scored two explosive touchdowns and added an interception.

Cadets coach Travis Walch said Rogalski’s nickname is “Big Play Todd,” and he lived up to that in the win.

“Anytime the ball touches or is near Todd Rogalski, good things are going to happen,” Walch said. “He continues, in every one of these games, to be the most impactful player on the field, because he can do it in every manner. He’s even the long snapper.”

The contest began as a defensive battle, with an early kickoff along with swirling winds contributing to a scoreless fi

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