Thomas was a three-year starter, three-year captain, four-year letterman and two-time team MVP for the Valhalla High School Norsemen of El Cajon, California [REF].
He appeared in 11 games as a senior in 2009, passing for 2,392 yards and 24 touchdowns with 6 interceptions[REF][REF] as the Norseman won their first Grossmont South League title in school history,[REF][REF] and advanced to the first round of the CIF Division II state playoffs [REF].