Player of the Week: Matteo Forato

Kenneth Flint and Ernest Mokbel • February 5, 2026

Matteo contemplates his opponents as he enters the field, ready to take his team to greatness. Photo Courtesy of Matteo Forato

STA Athlete of the Week

Student: Matteo Forato

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Sport: Soccer

Inspiration: Matteo’s parents

Grade: Junior

Stats: 11 Goals, 6 Assists, 28 Points

In Matteo’s most recent game against Cooper City he scored four goals which helped the men’s soccer team win the district semi-finals. He has played varsity men’s soccer for over two years and has made a major impact on the team. He has three Man-of-the-Match performances and recently accomplished another in one of the biggest games in the playoffs. He advises aspiring athletes to, “Keep working hard and never give up, it will get tough as you are older but you have to keep trying and you have to want to improve!”

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About the Contributors

Kenneth Flint, Staff Writer

Kenneth is a junior at St. Thomas Aquinas. This is his first year on the Raider Review staff. As a staff writer, he covers sports. Kenneth’s favorite part of being on the Raider Review is writing articles. He plays soccer. His favorite movie is “Home Alone.”

Ernest Mokbel, Staff Writer

Ernest is a sophomore at St. Thomas Aquinas. This is his first year on the Raider Review staff. As a staff writer, he covers sports. Ernest’s favorite part of being on the Raider Review is writing articles. He plays soccer. His favorite movie is “The Avengers.”