SFD Alumni Bowl Report

Seven former SFD Football alums are participating in College Football Bowl Games, starting this Saturday (12/16) with Quintell Quinn ‘21 and Ohio University in the Myrtle Beach Bowl. Five other Stallions and their teams also took part in postseason play in Division-II, Division-III, and in the junior college ranks.

See below for the complete list of former Stallions.

Ty Van Fossen ‘18 (Photo credit: GoBearcats.com)

Myrtle Beach Bowl, December 16, 11 AM
Ohio vs. Georgia Southern

SFD Alumni: Ohio University - Quintell Quinn ‘21

Quinn’s Ohio University Bio

Season notes: The 6-1, 217 pound redshirt sophomore running back has appeared in six games for the Bobcats. Quinn has 22 yards on five carries. For his career, he’s played in 16 games at Ohio.


Photo credit: OhioBobcats.com

Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, December 23, 3:30 PM
James Madison vs. Air Force

SFD Alumni: James Madison University - Cole Potts ‘20

Potts’ James Madison Bio

Season notes: The former Stallion has started all 12 games at right guard for JMU. The 6-foot-3 306 pound junior has played in 43 career games and has started 36 games for the Dukes.

Photo credit: JMU Sports

Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, December 29, 8PM
Ohio State vs. Missouri

SFD Alumnus: Ohio State University - Joey Lyberger ‘12, Quality Control - Defense

Lyberger’s Ohio State Bio

Season notes: Coach Lyberger enters his third season as a member of the Buckeye’s coaching staff. He is a program assistant on the defensive side of the ball, working with linebackers.

Photo Credit: OhioStateBuckeyes.com

(Photo by Brad Fedie/247 Sports)

ReliaQuest Bowl, January 1, 11:00 AM
Wisconsin vs. LSU

SFD Alumni: University of Wisconsin - Rodas Johnson ‘19, Defensive Lineman; Paul Haynes ‘87, Cornerbacks Coach; Luke Fickell ‘92, Head Coach

Johnson’s Wisconsin Bio

Season notes: The redshirt senior defensive lineman recorded 19 tackles with 3 for a loss and started every game for the Badgers. For his career, Rodas has started 20 times and registered 50 tackles with 10 for a loss.

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Haynes’ Wisconsin Bio

Season notes: Coach Haynes is in his first season with the Badgers and his 31st overall in coaching. Wisconsin is ranked 26th in the nation in passing defense, allowing 193.4 yards per game.

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Fickell’s Wisconsin Bio

Season notes: In his first season at Wisconsin, Fickell led the Badgers to a 7-5 season. Fickell was named the University of Wisconsin football's 31st head coach on Nov. 27, 2022 after spending six years at the University of Cincinnati, where a compiled a 57-18 record. In 2021, he guided the Bearcats to an appearance in the College Football Playoff Semifinals at the Cotton Bowl and the first-ever 13-0 regular-season record in Bearcat history.

Photo credit: UWBadgers.com

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CFP Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential, January 1, 5:10 PM
Michigan vs. Alabama

SFD Alumnus: University of Michigan - Joey Velazquez ‘19, Linebacker

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Velazquez’s Michigan Bio

Season notes: Velazquez is a three-time letterman for the Wolverine Football team and has earned four letters for UM Baseball. For his career, he has played in 19 football games and 100 baseball games with 68 starts.

NCAA PLAYOFFS - COMPLETED SEASONS

DIVISION-II PLAYOFFS

Grand Valley State University
SFD Alumnus: Jordan Johnson ‘21, Wide Receiver

Johnson’s Grand Valley Bio

Postseason Results: GVSU 21, Ferris State 14 (First Round); GVSU 24, Pittsburg State 21; Harding 7, GVSU 6, (Quarterfinal)

Season Notes: Johnson, a sophomore receiver, made 16 receptions for 286 yards with 2 touchdowns for the second ranked Lakers, who finished 11-2. For his career, the 6-foot, 185 former Stallion has appeared in 22 games.

Photo credit: GVSULakers.com

Tiffin University
SFD Alumni: JJ Baughman ‘21, Special Teams; Ben Famosa ‘23, Tight End

Baughman’s Tiffin Bio

Postseason Result: Slippery Rock 45, Tiffin 35 (Second Round)

Season Notes: Baughman, a junior, appeared in 10 games for the Dragons and served as the primary kickoff specialist. The former Stallion also punted 3 times and made 1 extra point for Tiffin, who finished 11-1.

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Famosa’s Tiffin Bio

Results: Slippery Rock 45, Tiffin 35 (Second Round)

Season Notes: The 6-foot-2, 225 pound freshman did not appear in any games for Tiffin this season.

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DIVISION-III PLAYOFFS

University of Mount Union
SFD Alumnus: Randy Tawiah ‘20, Kicker

Tawiah’s Mount Union Bio

Postseason Result: Alma 24, Mount Union 20 (Second Round)

Season Notes: Tawiah, a senior, made his first career extra point against Muskingum on 9/23. For his career, he appeared in four games for the Purple Raiders, who finished the season at 11-1.

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS

Riverside Community College
SFD Alumnus: Nathaniel Wallace-Dilling '22, punter

Wallace-Dilling’s Riverside Bio

Postseason Results: RCC 51, Mt. San Antonio 48 (Southern California Regional Playoffs); RCC 45, Ventura 26 (SCFA Championship); RCC 24, San Mateo 21 (3C2A State Championship)

Season Notes: Wallace-Dilling, a freshman, earned First Team All-National Division, Southern League honors after averaging 39.9 yards per punt with 14 inside the 20 for the 12-1 Tigers.

SFD Senior Linebacker Max Shulaw named First Team All-Ohio

DeSales senior linebacker Max Shulaw was named First Team All-Ohio by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association earlier today (12/6) This season, Max led the Co-CCL champions with 102 tackles and was tied for 16 tackles for a loss. For his career, Max registered 349 tackles, 53.5 for a loss and made 37 starts. Unofficially, Shulaw’s 349 stops were second all-time in a career behind John Callaghan’s 400 tackles from 1988-1990.

Shulaw, a state championship wrestler, is the first SFD athlete to earn First Team All-Ohio honors in two sports since Joey Velaquez (football, baseball) in 2018-2019!

Max Shulaw and Ty Neubert earn First Team All-District honors

A pair of Stallion defenders Max Shulaw and Ty Neubert picked up First Team All-Central District honors in Division-II today (11/6/23).

For Shulaw, who led the team with 102 tackles, it’s the third time the senior has been recognized as a first team selection. Neubert, a junior, has started 36 straight games on the defensive line and finished with 42 tackles, 12 of them for a loss, with three sacks.

Picking up second team honors were senior offensive lineman Nick Vance, senior Cameron Gwinn and senior punter Brendan Ballard.

Junior defensive back Elazar Hood and freshman quarterback RJ Day were named Special Mention All-District. Senior receiver Michael Walker and senior defensive lineman Raesan Betton were Honorable Mention.

This Date in SFD Football History - 10/27/17

Cole Silvestri

DeSales 41, Watterson 7

Senior quarterback Cole Silvestri accounted for five touchdowns, including three in a 28-0 second quarter for the Stallions as they won their fifth straight over Watterson..  Silvestri threw for 161 yards with three scores and rushed for 51 yards and two touchdowns in his final game.  The Stallion defense held the Eagles to -9 yards rushing for the game and were led by Ty Van Fossen's nine tackles and 37-yard fumble recovery returned for a touchdown.  Van Fossen also caught a 51-yard touchdown pass as did Carter Hilleary (34 yards).  Brian Asamoah led the Stallions with 99 yards rushing.  It's the second time that Head Coach Ryan Wiggins won five in a row against Watterson.

Ty Van Fossen

Where Are They Now? - Andy Habing '95

Week 11
Andy
HABING

1991-1994

The tenth and final edition of "Where Are They Now" for the 2023 season, presented by Ben Aucoin, State Farm Agent, is Andy Habing ‘95.

As senior, Habing was a First Team All-Ohio defensive lineman on a Stallion team that finished the regular season undefeated for the fifth time in school history. Habing was also named the Central District and Dispatch-Agonis Defensive Player of the Year.

Click here to hear about Andy’s playing days and the impact Coach Jacoby had on him…

A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Assistant Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again! 

The Stallion defense finished the season, allowing just 11.5 points per game

Where Are They Now? - Chris Rock '11

Week 10
Chris
ROCK

2008-2010

The ninth edition of "Where Are They Now" for the 2023 season, presented by Ben Aucoin, State Farm Agent, is Chris Rock ‘11.

Rock was a three-year starter for the Stallions and was a part of two Regional Championship teams in 2008 and 2009. As a junior, he was second team All-Ohio after recording 64 tackles and 15 sacks on the Division-III State Runner-up Team. Chris started his career after DeSales at the University of Michigan, but transferred to Ohio State and was a member of the 2014 National Championship Team.

Click here to hear about his playing days as a Stallion…

A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Assistant Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again! 

Rock being recognized on Senior Day (photo courtesy of The Columbus Dispatch)

This Date in SFD Football History - 10/20/89

Todd Vrancken ran for one touchdown and threw for the winning score as DeSales defeated Kettering Alter 14-7 in an Ohio Catholic League victory. The Knights took the opening kick 80 yards for a score, but Vrancken tied the game at 7 after a four-yard run. Vrancken finished with 63 yards rushing and had the go-ahead touchdown pass to Chris Rezentes for 65 yards in the fourth quarter. The Stallions stopped the Knights and their attempt to tie the game with a goal line stand late in the fourth quarter.

Where Are They Now? - John Susi '76

Week 9
John
SUSI

1972-1975

The eighth edition of "Where Are They Now" for the 2023 season, presented by Ben Aucoin, State Farm Agent, is John Susi ‘76.

John was a co-captain linebacker for the Stallions in 1975 and had the unique opportunity to play under coaches, Tom Weilbacher, Guido Ricevuto, and Forest “Treeze” Sharrock.

Here John talks about his playing days as a Stallion…

A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Assistant Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again! 

This Date in SFD Football History - 10/13/67

Today we go back to October 13, 1967 - 56 years ago today - Mike Roach’s 40-yard touchdown pass to Jim Stafford in the fourth quarter was the difference as the Stallions rallied to beat Whetstone 14-8 for their first win in 1967.  The Braves scored first and led 8-0, but Rick Mangini’s two-yard run and a two-point conversion by Skip DeAscentis tied the game at 8-8 in the third quarter.  

Game program from the 1967 game against Whetstone

Where Are They Now? - Jason Wiggins '96

Week 8
Jason
WIGGINS

1992-1995

The seventh edition of "Where Are They Now" for the 2023 season, presented by Ben Aucoin, State Farm Agent, is Jason Wiggins ‘96.

Jason was a First Team All-Central District player for a DeSales Defense that set the record for fewest points allowed in a regular season (33).  He continued his playing career at the University of Akron, where was named First Team Academic All Mid-American Conference in 1999 and 2000. 

He returned to DeSales as a defensive line coach, where spent 16 seasons.  During that span, he coached 13 players who earned either first team or second team All-Ohio honors as a lineman.  In 2015, he was recognized as the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association (OHSFCA) Division-III Assistant Coach of the Year.

Click here for more…

A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Assistant Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again! 

Where Are They Now? - Chuck Black '99

Week 7
Chuck
BLACK

1995-1998

The sixth edition of "Where Are They Now" for the 2023 season, presented by Ben Aucoin, State Farm Agent, is Chuck Black ‘99.

Chuck was a starter on the 1997 and 1998 State Championship Teams. As a senior, he was recognized as Second Team All-Ohio and was part of an offense that set a program-record for most points scored in a single season (450). After DeSales, Chuck played for Otterbein College, where he was a four-year letter-winner.

Here, Chuck reflects on his playing days as a Stallion…

A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Assistant Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again! 

Black (front row, 58) with senior classmates of the 1998 Division-III State Championship Team

This Date in SFD Football History - 9/29/17

The Stallion Defense was dominant in a 31-0 win over St. Charles.  DeSales out-gained the Cardinals 397-70 as the Purple and White posted their second shutout of the season and the 18th all-time against St. Charles.  

Brian Asamoah (113 rushing) and Joey Velazquez (125 all-purpose) combined for 238 yards of offense and three touchdowns in the 42nd win against the Cardinals (in 46 games).  Quarterback Cole Silvestri threw for a touchdown and rushed for another score as the Stallions improved to 4-2 overall, 1-0 in Central Catholic League play. 

DeSales held winless St. Charles  to three 1st downs and 0 yards passing for the second straight year. 

This Date in SFD Football History - 9/22/73

This Date in SFD Football History - 9/22/73 - Jim Winnans had two rushing touchdowns (4, 3) to help the Stallions improve to 3-0 in 1973 after an 18-7 win over Wooster. 

Pat Richards caught a 26-yard pass from Mike Kristoff to give the Stallions a 6-0 lead in the first quarter, which was set up by a John Slupski interception.

Picture 1, front row: Joe Whitehead (tackle), John Hahm (center), Dave Maloney (tackle); middle row: Mike Kristoff (quarterback); back row, Dave Regenhardt (corner), Tom Barr (halfback), Brian Hairston (halfback), Coach Sharrock.

Pictured, front row: Mike Lanza, Mark Scarpitti, Rex Dardinger, Asst. Coach Bob Triano; back row: Greg Gilmartin, John Dolder, John Slupski, Joe Rodenfels

Where Are They Now? - Anthony Sciarroni '19

Week 6
Anthony
SCIARRONI

2015-2019

The fifth edition of "Where Are They Now" for the 2023 season, presented by Ben Aucoin, State Farm Agent, is Anthony Sciarroni ‘19

Anthony was a two-sport standout while at DeSales. He was a two-time Second Team All-Ohio Defensive Back and was a four-year letter-winner in Basketball, along with being a two-year captain.

After DeSales, Sciarroni concluded his football career at Valparaiso, where he appeared in 26 games and has since walked onto the Valpo Basketball Team.

Here, Anthony reflects on his football days as a Stallion…

A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Assistant Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again! 

Anthony was a member of the 2016 District Championship Basketball Team

Where Are They Now? - Bill Kearns '65

Week 5
Bill
KEARNS

1962-1965

The fourth edition of "Where Are They Now" for the 2023 season, presented by Ben Aucoin, State Farm Agent, is Bill Kearns ‘65.

Bill was a member of two Central Catholic League Championship Teams for DeSales in 1964, including Football his senior year, when the Stallions captured the program’s first-ever CCL title after tying Watterson 8-8. In Track, Bill held both the school and CCL record for shot put and discus and was a part of the school’s first league title in the spring of ‘64.

After graduating from DeSales, Bill walked onto the Ohio State Football Team, but Track ended up being his sport. He earned two letters in Track in 1968 and 1969.

These days, Bill is a semi-retired engineer, who spends most of his time, when he’s not working, with his wife Marilyn of 52 years.

Here, Bill shares some great stories from the early days of DeSales, including one where he volunteered to help set up the gymnasium’s bleachers for Coach Sharrock.

A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Assistant Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again! 

This Date in SFD Football History - 9/9/06

Today we go back to September 9, 2006. DeSales jumped out to a 19-0 first quarter lead en route to a 53-19 dismantling of Westerville North. Jimmy Vahalik (pictured) went 7-for-7 passing for 99 yards and had two rushing touchdowns (9, 6) as the Stallions improved to 3-0 to start 2006. Stallion running back A.J. Kaltenbach added a 51-yard scoring run in the first meeting with the Warriors since 1979.

Where Are They Now? - Chi Chi Ariguzo '10

Week 3
Chi Chi
ARIGUZO

2006-2009

The third edition of "Where Are They Now" for the 2023 season, presented by Ben Aucoin, State Farm Agent, is Chi Chi Ariguzo ‘10.

A two-year starter on back-to-back Regional Championship DeSales teams, Chi Chi went onto play at Northwestern, where he appeared in 48 games.  He was a three-time Honorable Mention All-Big Ten linebacker and finished his career in a tie for 10th all-time at Northwestern with 333 career tackles.  As a senior, he led the Wildcats with 104 tackles in 2014, 10th most in the Big Ten, and was Academic All-Big Ten.  

Ariguzo signed with the San Diego Chargers in 2015 and the Detroit Lions the following year, but was unable to make the 53-man roster.  

Here, Chi Chi talks about his days as a Stallion.

A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Assistant Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again! 

This Date in SFD Football History - 9/1/00

Mike Love hauls in a Borghese second half pass

In a wild shootout, DeSales beat Westerville South 50-37 behind quarterback Tony Borghese, who threw for three touchdowns and 171 yards, and rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns.

The Stallions trailed 24-21 at the half, but scored on their first three series of the second half to build a 42-31 lead. Fullback Jeff Acree, rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns in the second half.

Matt Berndt (21) celebrates an interception for the Stallion Defense

Where Are They Now? - Kevin Hazel '01

Week 2
Kevin
HAZEL

1999-2002

The second edition of "Where Are They Now" for the 2023 season, presented by Ben Aucoin, State Farm Agent, is Kevin Hazel ‘01.

Kevin is the single season record holder for most receiving yards with 793 yards in 2000, which at the time, he broke his own record from the year before when he had 634 yards in 1999 - still good for third best in program history.

These days, Kevin resides in “the best city in America - San Diego” with his wife and three kids.

Here, Kevin talks about his days playing for Bob Jacoby.

A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Assistant Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again! 

St. Francis DeSales Stallion Football

  • 3 State Championships  

  • 6 State Runner-Up  

  • 30 Playoff OHSAA Playoff Appearances

  • 61 Playoff Wins

  • 12 Regional Championships

  • 26 CCL/OCL Titles

  • 9 Undefeated Regular Seasons