Coming off the program’s first Central Catholic League championship, led by a stout and opportunistic defense, the Stallions opened up the season with a 22-0 blanking of Linden-McKinley.
After a scoreless first quarter, quarterback Mike DeAscentis crossed the goal line from four yards out with one second remaining in the half, followed by Mike Metzger’s run on a two-point conversion, that gave the Stallions an 8-0 lead heading into the locker room. The score was set up by a blocked punt by linebacker Wayne Hiles that gave the Purple and White the ball deep in Panther territory.
The Stallions would add to their lead in the third quarter, thanks to a rushing touchdown by Tom Rock and a passing score from DeAscentis to Jack Diedalis, who also recovered a fumble for DeSales that led to a score.
The Stallion defense, which allowed just 48 points in eight games in 1964, had two goal line stands to preserve the shut out.
