DeSales 49, Football North 12 Final

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Jared Noble opened the game with a 87-yard kickoff return for a touchdown as the Stallions scored early and often against Football North (CA).  DeSales also returned two fumbles (Ryan Corkrean - 23, Andre White -31) for scores as part of a 28 point first quarter.  

Alonzo Booth rushed for over 100 yards for the second straight game and also added three touchdowns (33, 3, 46).   

The Stallions improved their record to 2-0 and will face 2-0 Canal Winchester next Friday. 

Scott Smith - "Where Are They Now?"

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The second edition of the "Where Are They Now?" in 2016 was a four-year letter-winner, who's teams won 38 games, three Central Catholic League championships, had two undefeated regular seasons and a State Runner-up finish in 1996.  See what Scott Smith '97, a former All-Ohio lineman, is up to these days by clicking here.  

A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Defensive Backs Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again.  

DeSales 28, Lancaster 7, final.

DeSales 28, Lancaster 7, final.

Alonzo Booth scored twice, including a 69-yard touchdown run, and helped lead the Stallions to a 28-7 win over Lancaster.  The 6-1 245 senior running back finished with 157 yards.  

Cole Silvestri, making his first varsity start finished 8-of-12 passing for 97 yards and connected with Ryan Corkrean from 24 yards for the game's first score.  

Brian Asamoah added a 10-yard touchdown in the first half as the Stallions finished with 372 yards of offense.  

The Stallion first team defense held Lancaster to under 100 yards of offense and did not allow a first down in the second half.  Derrius Mullins led the way with five tackles for a loss and Brandon Derrow had a fumble recovery for the Purple and White.  

Eric Holleman - "Where Are They Now?"

Eric Holleman '80, quarterback

Eric Holleman '80, quarterback

The first edition of the "Where Are They Now?" in 2016 is the quarterback of the program's first back-to-back CCL Championship, Eric Holleman.  Eric helped lead the Stallions to the 1978 and 1979 league titles.  

Check out what where the former Stallion signal caller resides and how he felt about playing for Coach Tony Pusateri by clicking here.  

A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Defensive Backs Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again.  

Chi Chi Ariguzo '10 signs with the Detroit Lions

On Friday, former Stallion Football player Chi Chi Ariguzo '10 was signed by the Detroit Lions. Last year, Ariguzo spent the 2015 season on Reserve/Injured with the San Diego Chargers.  He entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Chargers last season out of Northwestern, where he made 39 career starts and finished 10th all-time in Northwestern History with 333 tackles.  

Senior Long Snapper Chris Stoll commits to Penn State as a preferred walk-on.

St. Francis DeSales senior Chris Stoll verbally committed to Penn State University as preferred walk-on long snapper.   Last year, Stoll primarily served as the team's long snapper, but also started two games at quarterback, including a Division-III Regional Quarterfinal game against Chillicothe.   This summer, the 6-3, 220 pounder was named a Ray Guy Prokicker.com Top Prospect Award winner.

Tim Bahen Returns to St. Francis DeSales

This week Coach Ryan Wiggins announced that Tim Bahen will return to St. Francis DeSales to assist Jimmy Frissora with the Offensive Line. Coach Bahen previously served as an assistant for the Stallions from 1986-89 and 2007-11. He has coached four All-Ohio lineman in five seasons as an OL Coach at DeSales (Patrick Omameh, Jake Smith, Travis Jackson and Alex Vance) and has been a Head Coach at Bishop Ready, Buckeye Local, Pickerington North, and most recently, at Fairfield Union (twice).