Zion Allen of Aquinas finds a big hole in the line against Athens Academy on August 15, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Zion Allen of Aquinas finds a big hole in the line against Athens Academy on August 15, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

In pictures: Aquinas opens season with big win

August 15, 2025·Mike Adams·Comments Off on In pictures: Aquinas opens season with big win

Aquinas opened its 2025 season at home against Athens Academy with a 52-34 victory Aug. 15.

Last year, the two teams faced off twice. The Spartans took the season opener 45-22 on their home turf, but when it counted, the Irish won a Nov. 22, 2024 playoff game 31-20, handing Athens its only loss of the season.

Aquinas travels to Bryan County Aug. 22.

Jack Rhodes of Aquinas, right, breaks a tackle after a catch and scores the first points of the season for the Irish against Athens Academy on Aug. 15, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
Patrick Sherry (56) of Aquinas pressures the Athens QB on Aug. 15, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Joaquin Perera of Aquinas, left, grabs the Athens’ runner on Aug. 15, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Aquinas players touch the shamrock for luck as they take on Athens Academy to start the season on August 15, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
Eli Hutchinson of Aquinas pressures the Athens Academy QB during the first half on Aug. 15, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Jack Rhodes of Aquinas makes a leaping catch against Athens Academy on August 15, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The Aquinas student section had a lot to cheer about during the opening game of the year against Athens Academy on Aug. 15, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
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Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple South Carolina and Georgia Press Association Awards in his career including eight in 2024 for Augusta Good News. During his career, he’s photographed for several news outlets including The Augusta Chronicle and the Aiken Standard.

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