Aquinas The State Leader in State Titles 2022 Preview
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When you’re considered the poster child for winning state championships in New York like Aquinas (Rochester) is with there NYSPHAA leading 8 state titles regardless of classification then there’s always a target on your back. And everyone will play against…
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Continue ReadingWhen you’re considered the poster child for winning state championships in New York like Aquinas (Rochester) is with there NYSPHAA leading 8 state titles regardless of classification then there’s always a target on your back. And everyone will play against you like its a state title game. Although Aquinas hasn’t won a state championship since 2018, the Little Irish were just in the Section V Class AA Championship game in 2021, losing a heartbreaker to arch rival McQuaid Jesuit (Rochester). There will be some gaps to fill on the roster but AQ should do AQ like things in 2022 and their first three game stretch to start the season is a welcome gauntlet that the Little Irish embrace each and every season. Head coach Derek Annechino had this to say about the upcoming 2022 season “With an experienced OL, some game breaking skill players and a fast aggressive defense, I expect to compete with everyone.” Some of the top returning players for the Aquinas Little Irish that hope to lead AQ back to another Section V title and State Title run; Eimaj Giddens Eimaj Giddens 6'1" | 190 lbs | RB Aquinas | 2023 State NY (RB/CB), John Breedy III John Breedy III 6'0" | 295 lbs | DL Aquinas | 2023 State NY (G/DT), Terrell Richards Terrell Richards 5'11" | 165 lbs | WR Aquinas | 2023 State NY (WR/DB), C.J. Robinson C.J. Robinson 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB University Prep | 2025 State NY (RB/WR/CB), Lucas Leone Lucas Leone 5'10" | 215 lbs | LB Aquinas | 2025 State NY (T/LB).
Team: Aquinas Little Irish
Twitter: @AQfootball
Head Coach: Derek Annechino
2021 Season Record: 8-3 (Lost in the Section V Class AA Championship)
Classification: Section V Class AA
2023s to Keep an Eye On
Eimaj Giddens Eimaj Giddens 6'1" | 190 lbs | RB Aquinas | 2023 State NY , 6’1” 190, (RB/CB)
John Breedy III John Breedy III 6'0" | 295 lbs | DL Aquinas | 2023 State NY , 6′ 300, (G/DT)
Terrell Richards Terrell Richards 5'11" | 165 lbs | WR Aquinas | 2023 State NY 5’11” 165 (WR)
Tyler Latone Tyler Latone 6'3" | 185 lbs | ATH Aquinas | 2023 NY , 6’3” 185 (WR/FS)
Drew Eddy Drew Eddy 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL Aquinas | 2023 State NY 6’4” 275, (G)
Aaron McDaniels Aaron McDaniels 6'6" | 280 lbs | OL Aquinas Institute | 2023 State NY 6’5” 270 (T)
2024s to Keep an Eye On
Rodney Tull Rodney Tull 6'4" | 260 lbs | DL Aquinas | 2024 State NY , 6’2” 235 (DE)
2025s to Keep an Eye On
Quante Gillians Quante Gillians 6'4" | 245 lbs | DL Aquinas | 2025 State NY 6’4” 230 (DE)
C.J. Robinson C.J. Robinson 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB University Prep | 2025 State NY , 5’11” 160 (RB/WR/CB)
Lucas Leone Lucas Leone 5'10" | 215 lbs | LB Aquinas | 2025 State NY 5’10” 200 (LB/T)
Aquinas 2022 Schedule
9/2– vs. McQuaid
9/9– vs. Canisius
9/16 at UPrep
9/23 vs. Edison
9/30 at Pittsford
10/6 vs. Fairport
10/15 at Rush Henrietta
10/21 vs. Penfield