Source: BroBible
Summary
The DeSoto Fighting Eagles refused to shake hands with St. Thomas Aquinas before a high school football game. The Eagles lost 38-14. The Raiders, ranked No. 2 nationally, used the snub as motivation. DeSoto, a Top 5 team in Texas, traveled 1,300 miles to play. The game was one-sided, with St. Thomas Aquinas dominating all aspects of play.
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The habit gets a new name.
Pre-game rituals get rebranded as respect. Disrespect becomes a performance. Teams flex their power with gestures. Victory follows the snub.
Handshakes are now a strategic move. Sportsmanship is a marketing tool. Confidence turns into a trap. Rivalries get weaponized.
It’s not about respect. It’s about showing you don’t need it.
Handshakes are the new hype.
Author: Evan Null
DeSoto did not shake hands.
DeSoto and St. Thomas Aquinas met for a heavyweight showdown to kick off the high school football season. The game, which garnered national attention, was completely one-sided. The Eagles are one of the best teams in the state of Texas, entering with a Top 5 ranking. They are considered the 35th-best program in the country. DeSoto travelled 1,300 miles east to Fort Lauderdale over the weekend to play St. Thomas Aquinas. The Raiders boast the nation’s No. 2 team.
St. Thomas Aquinas High School football team flexed its muscle.
St. Thomas Aquinas players gathered at midfield for the coin toss before kickoff. Their attempts to shake hands with DeSoto players were rejected. The Raiders used the disrespect as motivation. It fueled them to a decisive victory. The game got out of hand quickly for the Eagles, who trailed by 38 points at halftime. It was ugly.
Julius Jones broke the record.
Notre Dame commit Julius Jones broke the St. Thomas Aquinas record for career receiving yards in the rout, a mark that had stood since 1979. The offense wasn’t the only unit to find the endzone. St. Thomas Aquinas dominated all three phases of the game. They did not need to score in the second half. The Raiders let off the gas after halftime, allowing DeSoto to score its only 14 points of the contest.
The win was a statement.
The win was a statement for the Raiders, who are now 2-0. They’ve outscored their opponents 80-14 to solidify their standing as one of high school football’s best teams. DeSoto, meanwhile, is now 0-1 after the blowout. That result made the pregame antics look even more foolish. The post Texas High School Football Powerhouse Gets Humbled After Handshake Snub appeared first on BroBible.
Handshakes are the new hype.
Handshakes are the new hype. Pre-game rituals get rebranded as respect. Disrespect becomes a performance. Teams flex their power with gestures. Victory follows the snub. It’s not about respect. It’s about showing you don’t need it. Handshakes are the new hype.
