After an excellent fall season, Saint Thomas Academy is looking forward to an exciting winter athletic season. This fall had its share of highlights, such as the cross-country team finishing first in the conference for the fourth straight year. The football team, led by senior quarterback Ryan McManus of Mendota Heights, made it to the state tournament semifinal game for the second year in a row. The alpine ski team is looking for its third straight state championship this season, led by individual state champion, senior Dylan Thomas of Saint Paul. Thomas was named cadet colonel during the …