This Date in SFD Football History - 10/17/86
1986 Wehrle Scorebook
DeSales came in unbeaten at 7-0, 2-0 in CCL play, and made the short trip to Franklin County Stadium to take on Wehrle. The Stallions took care of business that night, shutting out the Wolverines 28-0. Paul Haynes recorded two interceptions and also added touchdown. Jack Elgin threw for two scores as the Stallions won their 22nd straight win. It was also DeSales' seventh shutout during that winning streak, moving them to 8-0 overall.
That game would actually be the final meeting between DeSales and Wehrle. With the exception of just two seasons — 1977 and 1978 — the two schools met every year starting back in 1968. DeSales won all 17 matchups, and the average margin of victory was just under 23 points per game.
Where Are They Now? - Evan Kendrick '11
Week 9
Evan
KENDRICK
2007-2010
The ninth edition of “Where Are They Now” for the 2025 season, presented by Ben Aucoin, State Farm Agent, is Evan Kendrick ‘11!
A two-year starter in the Stallion secondary, he helped lead the 2009 team to the Division III State Runner-Up finish — the program’s fifth appearance in the title game. As a senior, he earned First Team All-Central Catholic League, First Team All-Central District, and Special Mention All-Ohio honors, helping DeSales reach the postseason for the 17th consecutive year.
A three-year letter-winner at DeSales, Evan went on to continue his football career at Elon University.
These days, Evan calls Chicago home, where he sells autonomous robots. Click here to read about Evan’s playing days as a Stallion…
A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Assistant Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again!
Kendrick (3) makes a tackle in the 2009 Regional Championship Game against Watterson
(photo credit: Barb Dougherty)
DeSales 42, Columbus St. Charles 14, final
Quarterback RJ Day threw for four touchdowns and 278 yards to help lead the Stallions to their 50th win over St. Charles in the series history. Senior running back Jonathan Brown became just the 12th Stallion to rush for over 2,000 career yards, finishing with a season-high 81 yards and a touchdown. It was also a career-night for junior receiver Dax Middelton, who had 12 receptions for 141 yards. His 32-yard touchdown reception was his 15th as a Stallion, which is now the most in program history. It was also his 9th the season, which is tied for the most in a single season.
This Date in SFD Football History - 10/10/64
A pair of long touchdown runs lifted DeSales to a 14-0 road win over Newark Catholic. Mike Metzger opened the scoring with a 20-yard touchdown on the third play of the game after the Stallions recovered a fumble on the hosts’ 30-yard line. Metzger carried the ball on all three plays of the quick scoring drive. Ken Schneider added the two-point conversion to make it 8-0 after the first quarter. In the second quarter, Ken Evans added to the tally, with a 19-yard scoring dash, keeping DeSales undefeated at 5-0.
Where Are They Now? - Scott Wintering '02
Week 8
Scott
WINTERING
1998-2001
The eighth edition of “Where Are They Now” for the 2025 season, presented by Ben Aucoin, State Farm Agent, is Scott Wintering ‘02!
A two-year starting linebacker for the Stallions, Scott helped lead the 2001 team to a State Runner-Up finish, pacing the defense as the team’s leading tackler. He earned Second Team All-Ohio and First Team All-Central District honors that season.
In addition to football, Scott was a member of the 2001 basketball team — just the second in school history to win the Central Catholic League Championship.
He went on to play collegiately at the University of Dayton, where he was a two-year letterwinner and a 2005 First Team Academic All-Pioneer Football League selection
Click here to read about Scott’s playing days as a Stallion…
A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Assistant Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again!
Wintering (47) prepares for a play in a 2001 Regional Quarterfinal at Steubenville
DeSales 40, Cabell Midland (WV) 7
RJ Day threw for over 200 yards and three touchdowns and Jonathan Brown scored twice as the Stallions improved to 5-2. For Brown, he moved into 8th place all-time with 25 career rushing touchdowns and passed Greg Diehl for most career rushing yards and is now 14th overall. Dax Middleton, already the school’s all-time leader in career receptions (70), also tied Kevin Hazel for most career receiving touchdowns (14) on a 53-yard catch.
This Date in SFD Football History - 10/3/08
Ariguzo comes down with one of his game-high six receptions
DeSales successfully defended its 2007 CCL title with a dramatic comeback 21-17 win over Watterson at Columbus Crew Stadium. Trailing 10-0 at halftime, the Stallions were sparked by a 42-yard run from Josh Kusan and the steady Thomas Gentile–Ike Ariguzo connection. Early in the third quarter, Kusan’s long run set up a Gentile 2-yard touchdown pass to Ariguzo, who went on to catch six passes for 80 yards—most of them after the break. Junior running back Adam Griffin then put DeSales in front with a 22-yard touchdown run late in the fourth. Watterson threatened with a deep drive in the closing minutes, but Kusan, playing both ways, sealed the victory with an interception of Pat Nester.
Where Are They Now? - AJ Principe '07
Week 7
AJ
Principe
2003-2006
The seventh edition of “Where Are They Now” for the 2025 season, presented by Ben Aucoin, State Farm Agent, from the Class of 2007, it’s AJ Principe.
AJ is DeSales’ all-time leading kicker, scoring 181 career points from 2004 through 2006. As a senior in 2006, he tallied 71 points — tied for the fifth-most in a single season in Stallion history — while helping DeSales reach the regional final.
After DeSales, AJ joined the University at Buffalo as a walk-on and quickly earned both a scholarship and the starting job. He went on to have what was called the finest freshman season by a kicker in Buffalo history, setting the school’s single-season scoring record and earning Sporting News Freshman All-America Honorable Mention. Over his four years, AJ delivered multiple game-winning kicks, was a two-time MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week, and helped lead Buffalo to the International Bowl.
He graduated as Buffalo’s all-time leading scorer with 265 career points, holding school records for career field goals and extra points as well.
Click here to read about AJ’s days at DeSales…
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 - 9/26/75
Official Game Day Program
50 Years Ago Today
DeSales improved to 4-0 with a hard-fought 13-7 win over Westerville North. Pete LaPointe carried the Stallions with 125 yards on 27 attempts, capping his night with the game-winning two-yard touchdown run. Quarterback Jeff Fox added a five-yard scoring strike to Ed Diehl for the other DeSales touchdown.
Westerville North opened the scoring and led 7-0 after the first quarter, but Diehl’s touchdown grab evened things up at halftime. The Stallions finished with 224 total yards on the way to victory and kept their perfect record intact.
Where Are They Now? - Cole Potts '20
Week 6
Cole
Potts
2016-2019
The sixth edition of “Where Are They Now” for the 2025 season, presented by Ben Aucoin, State Farm Agent, is Cole Potts ‘20!
As a senior, Cole was a Division II First Team All-Ohio honoree, and he anchored an offensive line that cleared the way for Quintell Quinn’s 1,808-yard season — the second-highest rushing total ever by a Stallion. A two-sport athlete, Cole finished his wrestling career 119-20 and as a two-time State Qualifier, including his junior season when he placed 4th at heavyweight. As a senior, Cole was 38-3 heading into the State Tournament before the event was canceled due to Covid-19.
After DeSales, Cole went on to play football at James Madison, where he became the program’s all-time leader in career starts, earned First Team All-Sun Belt honors, and helped the Dukes to record-breaking offensive success.
Click here to read about why he still calls being a part of the Stallion brotherhood “the greatest honor of his life.”
A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Assistant Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again!
DeSales 35, George Rogers Clark (KY) 21
RJ Day finished with 272 passing yards and three touchdowns as the Stallions improve to 4-1 overall. Dax Middleton (2 TD) with his 7 catches, tied Kevin Hazel for most receptions in a career (67) in program history. Blake Donnelly added 8 receptions for 96 yards and a score. John Hockaday’s three-yard rushing touchdown gave the Stallions the lead for good at 27-21 in the fourth quarter.
This Date in SFD Football History - 9/19/25
The Stallions improved to 3-1 with a 38-27 win over Hartley, powered by a balanced attack and timely defensive stops. DeSales jumped out to a 17-0 lead behind a 26-yard field goal from Dominic DiMaccio, a 9-yard touchdown run by Austin Andrews, and a 2-yard score from Jake Gilmore.
Both Andrews and Gilmore left the game with injuries, but sophomore Brian Asamoah stepped up in the backfield and helped keep the Stallion offense moving.
After Hartley pulled within three before halftime and briefly took the lead in the third quarter, the Stallions answered with a 13-play, 80-yard drive capped by Gilmore’s second touchdown of the night. DeSales regained the lead for good when Dylan Todd connected with Joe Arnold for a 63-yard touchdown strike, followed by a 25-yard scoring pass to Ryan Corkrean that sealed the victory.
Andrews finished with 82 yards and a touchdown, while Todd went 3-for-3 through the air in the second half for 105 yards and two scores.
Jake Gilmore (4) celebrates a Stallion touchdown
Where Are They Now? - Andrew Vitullo '01
Week 5
Andrew
VITULLO
1999-2001
The fifth edition of “Where Are They Now” for the 2025 season, presented by Ben Aucoin, State Farm Agent, is Andrew Vitullo ‘01!
As a senior, Andrew earned First Team All-Ohio honors as an offensive lineman while helping the Stallions to a CCL Championship and a Regional Final appearance. He anchored an offensive line that powered an attack totaling nearly 4,000 yards that season.
Click here to read more about how Andrew once lived the dream of every offensive lineman — sprinting down the field with the ball in his hands — and why a two-point conversion against Westerville South is still one of his most unforgettable memories.
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 - 9/12/14
Josh DeLozier (2) running the option against New Albany
Photo credit: Barb Dougherty
Senior quarterback Josh DeLozier rushed for 151 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-9 win over New Albany. Ryan Corkren (4 yards) and Austin Andrews (86 yards) each had fumble recovery returns for scores as the Stallions snapped a 4-game skid to New Albany. After winning 5 of the first 6 in the series, New Albany won the next four.
Austin Andrew (17) fumble recovery return for a score
Ryan Corkrean (40) fumble recovery for a touchdown
Where Are They Now? - Drew McLuckie '17
Week 4
Drew
MCLUCKIE
2013-2016
The fourth edition of “Where Are They Now” for the 2025 season, presented by Ben Aucoin, State Farm Agent, is Drew McLuckie ‘17!
Drew was a two-way force for the Stallions, starting 35 games at right tackle on offense and 22 games at defensive end. As a senior in 2016, he was named Second Team All-Ohio as an offensive lineman and anchored a line that paved the way for nearly 4,000 rushing yards. On defense, he was second on the team with 22.5 tackles for loss, helping lead the Stallions to a Regional Championship. Drew was also a key part of back-to-back CCL Silver Division Championship teams and two District Championship Baseball teams.
After graduating from DeSales, Drew went on to play collegiately at the University of Findlay, where he appeared in 27 games across his career.
Click here to read about Drew’s playing days as a Stallion…
A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Assistant Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again!
2017 District Champions
