 He was also named Second Team All-East County by EastCountySports.com.Thomas played in 13 games his junior year in 2008, throwing for over 3,100 yards, 28 touchdowns and 5 interceptions as he helped the Norsemen advancing to the CIF San Diego Section final held at Qualcomm Stadium, where the team lost to eventual Division II state bowl champion Cathedral.Valhalla finished the year with an 11–2 win–loss record.