JACKSONVILLE — Bayside fell to St. Thomas Aquinas 65-22 in the Class 6A state championship game on Saturday, March 14, at the University of North Florida.
In the first quarter, Isabella Sangha opened up the scoring with a two-point basket, giving St. Thomas Aquinas the lead with 5:59 on the clock. After Sangha’s basket, the Raiders went on a 14-0 run and would close out the quarter in front 20-3.
After building a lead in the first quarter, St. Thomas Aquinas remained ahead through the next three quarters to claim the Class 6A title.
London Thomas topped the scoring for St. Thomas Aquinas finishing with 18 points. Catalina LaFreniere followed Thomas with 17 points, and Sagnha had 10 points and 11 rebounds in the game for the Raiders.
Carleyssia Wallace finished the game with eight points and six rebounds, Elliyana Wallace had seven points, and Shamora Scott scored four points for Bayside.
The 2025-26 season will be remembered as one of the best in program history for the Bears with this game marking the first state championship appearance for Bayside.
After the game, Bears head coach Jonathan Frazier said just how much it meant to the team to go on this historic playoff run.
“It’s a true honor and blessing to be able to make this first final with these girls because these girls worked hard, they deserved it,” Frazier said. “It’s been a huge blessing and honor to be able to coach them.”
The Bears close out their season with a record of 23-9. The team also won Cape Coast Conference, district, and regional titles.
Frazier also recognized the seniors on the team for the leadership throughout the season, while highlighting how much the team has to be proud this season despite the loss.
“They went hand-in-hand like a high five, they were amazing together and they led us all the way here. That’s why right now I understand that their emotions are high, but they have nothing to be ashamed of, this doesn’t define our season,” Frazier said.
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Reporting by Chasite Banks, Florida Today / Florida Today
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