Warren Ball '12 ranked 22nd among top College Football Workout Warriors
Former All-Ohio Stallion Running Back Warren Ball was listed among the top 40 of college football’s top workout warriors by Sports Illustrated. Ball, a senior at Akron, rushed for 181 yards in two games before suffering a season-ending injury.
Here is the excerpt from Sports Illustrated:
"The former Ohio State back spent three seasons in the Big Ten (behind Carlos Hyde and Ezekiel Elliott) before joining the Zips. This spring he was granted a sixth year of eligibility. Ball had started the first two games of the 2016 season and piled up 181 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries before getting injured in Week 2 against Wisconsin. The 6’3”, 230-pounder is quite the physical specimen. He vertical jumps 39 inches, broad jumps 10’8”, was clocked at 4.4 in the 40 and only has 3% body fat. It’ll be interesting to see what Ball can do if he can stay healthy this fall in the MAC."
While at DeSales, Ball tallied 2,361 career rushing yards and scored 47 touchdowns in 30 games for the Stallions.
As a senior, he was recognized as a First Team All-Ohio selection after setting a school-record with 29 touchdowns.
2016 Team Tribute Page
Winner's Cup Celebration
2016 was a record-setting year - both individual and team - for the Division-III State Semifinalist St. Francis DeSales Stallion Football team. Take a look back at the 13-1 season, which included a CCL Silver Division Championship and an undefeated regular season, by visiting the tribute page by clicking here.
Austin Andrews '16 intercepts a pass in Michigan State's Spring Game
Photo credit: Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)
ICYMI: Here are some of the key moments from @MSU_Football's spring game Saturday: https://t.co/gQSB6dlNAb
— Michigan St. on BTN (@MichiganStOnBTN) April 1, 2017
Former Stallion Football player Austin Andrews '16 recorded an interception in yesterday's (4/1/17) Spring Game at Michigan State. The 5-foot-11, 183 pound defensive back redshirted last year for the Spartans. He was Michigan State's Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Notre Dame during the regular season in 2016.
While at DeSales, Andrews was a two-time First Team All-Central District Defensive Back and also rushed for 1,534 in his career with 21 touchdowns as a running back.
The MSU Defense defeated the Offense 33-23. Michigan State concludes spring practice with two more practices next week (Tuesday and Thursday).
DeSales junior standouts picking up DI offers (UPDATED)
Division-I offers continue to pile-up for a pair of DeSales juniors - DE Brandon Derrow and RB/LB Brian Asamoah. Ten schools are interested in the services of Derrow, the 6-3 230 pound bookend, with Eastern Michigan being the latest. Asamoah is up to 21 offers with Oklahoma and Arizona State recently offering the 6-2 215 pound junior from St. Matthias.
Brandon Derrow, DL
DERROW PROFILE
Second Team All-Central Catholic League
Started 13 games at defensive end and finished with 47 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, three sacks and one fumble recovery
Was second on the team with five quarterback hurries
Recorded a career high (at DeSales) nine tackles in the State Semifinal against Akron Hoban
DIVISION-I OFFERS:
Toledo, Akron, Kent State, Eastern Kentucky, Western Michigan, Youngstown State, Bowling Green, Appalachian State, Eastern Michigan
Brian Asamoah, RB/LB
ASAMOAH PROFILE
Special Mention All-Central District
Second Team All-CCL
Started 13 games at linebacker and four at running back
Rushed for a career high 667 yards on a career high 95 carries (7.0 avg.) with eight touchdowns and caught two passes for 90 yards and a touchdown
Recorded a career high in tackles (39) and tackles for a loss (11)
DIVISION-I OFFERS:
Toledo, Michigan, Penn State, Rutgers, Cincinnati, UCLA, Eastern Kentucky, Indiana, Duke, Iowa State, Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Kentucky, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Boston College, Notre Dame, Buffalo, Michigan State, Purdue, Colorado State, Oklahoma, Arizona State
Junior linebacker Ty Van Fossen verbals to Cincinnati
Ty Van Fossen (7)
On March 3, DeSales linebacker Ty Van Fossen verbally committed to the University of Cincinnati. Last season, the junior from St. Matthew led the Stallions with 92 tackles and 26.5 tackles for a loss. He also recorded four sacks, one interception and a forced fumble for the CCL Silver Division and Regional champions. On offense, he caught five passes for 139 yards with a touchdown and rushed for 19 yards with a touchdown.
A two-year starter at linebacker, Van Fossen had 11 Division-I offers.
Six Stallions participate in National Signing Day!
ALONZO BOOTH
6-1 | 245 | RB
RYAN CORKREAN
6-2 | 215 | RB
DOMINIC DIMACCIO
5-9| 160 | PK
DREW MCLUCKIE
6-4 | 210 | DE
JARED NOBLE
5-10 | 185 | DB
CHRIS STOLL
6-3| 240| LS
SFD senior Ryan Corkrean verbals to Ashland University
Three-year starting linebacker Ryan Corkrean verbally committed to Ashland University this evening. Corkrean started 39 games on defense and 21 as a tight end. As a senior, he was named Second Team All-Ohio after recording 83 tackles, 16.5 for a loss. Corkrean also led the Stallions in tackles as sophomore and a junior.
Booth will participate in St. Francis DeSales' National Signing Day on Wednesday, February 1, which will be held after school.
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Alonzo Booth (Eastern Kentucky University)
Ryan Corkrean (Ashland University)
Dominic DiMaccio (University of Missouri)
Drew McLuckie (University of Findlay)
Jared Noble - (University of Pennsylvania)
Chris Stoll (Penn State University)
Click here for the complete list of Stallions who are currently playing college football.
SFD senior Alonzo Booth commits to Eastern Kentucky University
Senior running back Alonzo Booth, a First Team All-Ohio selection, verbally committed to Eastern Kentucky University today. Booth is the school's all-time leading career rusher (3,352 yards) and set the record for most rushing yards (2,437) and touchdowns (40) in a single season.
Booth will participate in St. Francis DeSales' National Signing Day on Wednesday, February 1, which will be held after school.
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Alonzo Booth (Eastern Kentucky University)
Ryan Corkrean (Ashland University)
Dominic DiMaccio (University of Missouri)
Drew McLuckie (University of Findlay)
Jared Noble - (University of Pennsylvania)
Chris Stoll (Penn State University)
Click here for the complete list of Stallions who are currently playing college football.
Two Stallion seniors make their college choices
A pair of Stallion Football seniors made their college selections this weekend. Lineman Drew McLuckie committed to the University of Findlay on Friday and placekicker Dominic DiMaccio committed to the University of Missouri. Both will sign National Letters of Intent on Wednesday, February 1, as part of National Signing Day.
McLuckie was a three-year starter for DeSales, making 34 starts on the offensive line and 23 starts at defensive end. The 6-foot-4 210 pounder was named Second Team All-Ohio as an offensive lineman and helped pave the way for a Stallion rushing attack that amassed 3,996 yards.
For the past two seasons, DiMaccio served as the team's primary punter and placekicker. As a senior, Dominic was recognized as a Second Team All-Ohio selection after scoring 96 points. DiMaccio also earned Second Team All-Ohio honors as a junior.
St. Francis DeSales will host a Signing Day ceremony after school on Wednesday, February 1.
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Alonzo Booth (Eastern Kentucky University)
Ryan Corkrean (Ashland University)
Dominic DiMaccio (University of Missouri)
Drew McLuckie (University of Findlay)
Jared Noble - (University of Pennsylvania)
Chris Stoll (Penn State University)
Click here for the complete list of Stallions who are currently playing college football.
St. Francis DeSales named Academic All-Ohio by the OHSFCA
For the second straight season the St. Francis DeSales Varsity Football team has been named Academic All-Ohio by the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association (OHSFCA). The achievements are based upon academic performance in the first quarter of 2016. With 18 players earning a 4.0 GPA or greater, and 43 with a 3.0 or higher, the Stallions had a team GPA of 3.62.
Earning individual Academic All-Ohio honors were seniors Ryan Corkrean, Drew McLuckie and Jared Noble.
Former Stallion Football player JT Blubaugh named captain of the Ohio State Lacrosse team
Blubaugh carries it in a Regional Quarterfinal against River Valley in 2011
(photo credit- The Lantern)
Former DeSales running back JT Blubaugh '13 has been named a captain for the Ohio State University's Men's Lacrosse team for the upcoming 2017 season. Blubaugh, who led the Stallions with 895 rushing yards in 2012, has appeared in 48 career games for the Buckeyes and has 32 goals.
While at DeSales, Blubaugh received two letters in football, and also set the career scoring mark for the boys lacrosse program. He was a two-time first team All-Ohio selection for the lacrosse team and helped lead the Stallions to the 2012 Division-II State Championship.
Lancaster moved to week 2; week 1 is open
The 2017 varsity game against Lancaster has been moved to week 2 and will be played on Friday, September 1. Week one is now open, in addition to week four.
The two schools agreed to a two-year contract, with the DeSales visiting Lancaster in 2018. Last year, the Stallions defeated Lancaster 28-7 in Alumni Stadium.
2017 VARSITY SCHEDULE
(as of 1/21/17)
Alonzo Booth named First Team All-Ohio
Running back Alonzo Booth was named First Team All-Ohio by the Associated Press today after a record-breaking season in 2016 for the Regional Champion Stallions. The senior set school-records for most rushing yards in a season (2,437), most touchdowns in a season (40) and most rushing yards in a career (3,352).
Booth's recognition marked the 59th time a Stallion Football player earned First Team All-Ohio honors. He's the first DeSales running back since Warren Ball in 2011 to be named first team.
Four seniors earn Second Team All-Ohio honors
Ryan Corkrean, LB
Dominic DiMaccio, PK
Drew McLuckie, OL
Derrius Mullins, DL
Four senior DeSales football players were named Second Team All-Ohio by the Associated Press on Tuesday. Linebacker Ryan Corkrean (83 tackles, 16.5 for a loss, 2 interceptions), placekicker Dominic DiMaccio (96 points), offensive lineman Drew McLuckie (anchor on a line that helped amass 3,998 rushing yards) and defensive lineman Derrius Mullins (78 tackles, 25.5 for a loss).
Mullins and Corkrean were each three-year starters DeSales, starting 39 games. They helped lead the Stallions to 33 wins, three straight CCL Silver Division Championships and a Regional Championship.
McLuckie spent the better part of two years as a two-way starter for the Stallions. On offense, he started 35 games as a right tackle, including the final 11 games in 2014 as a sophomore. On defense, Drew started 22 games as an end.
Mullins was named second team All-Ohio as a junior in 2015. He finished his career with 208 tackles, 60.5 for a loss.
DiMaccio also received second team all-state honors for the second straight season. This year, he tied a school-record for longest field goal, making a 55-yard attempt against Canal Winchester.
Corkrean is a two-time First Team All-Central District selection and led the Stallions in tackles as a sophomore and junior. He finished his DeSales career with 251 tackles, 38 tackles for a loss.
State Semifinal Ticket Information
Arlin Field in Mansfield
Presale tickets for Saturday's Division-III State Semifinal Football game against Akron Archbishop Hoban will be on sale Tuesday, November 22 and Wednesday, November 23 in the St. Francis DeSales cafeteria during all three lunch periods. Presale tickets are $8 and will be $10 at the gate. Save $2 by purchasing the presale tickets, plus the SFDHS Athletic Department will receive $1.40 of each ticket sold.
Saturday's game against Hoban marks the first meeting between the two schools.
The last time DeSales played at Arlin Field was in a 2008 Division-II Regional Final against Louisville. The Stallions won 38-21 and avenged a loss to the Leopards in the 2007 DII Regional Championship. Highlights of the game, can be seen below
DeSales 49, Hamilton Township 6, final.
The Stallions captured the program's 11th Regional Championship after a 49-6 win over Hamilton Township. With the victory, DeSales improved to 13-0 and will play Akron Archbishop Hoban in a Division-III State Semifinal on Saturday, November 26.
The Stallion defense held Hamilton Township -25 yards rushing in the first half and 2-of-14 on 3rd downs for the game. Ryan Corkrean returned an interception 39 yards for a touchdown.
Alonzo Booth rushed for 188 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries, his 13th multi-score game. Junior quarterback Cole Silvestri rushed for a touchdown (22) and threw for 104 yards with two passing touchdowns. Joe Arnold had one of those scoring receptions, from 51-yards out and also returned an offensive fumble 55 yards for a touchdown as the Stallions won their 54th playoff game.
For the game, the Stallions tallied 410 yards of offense (on 35 plays, 11.7 yards per play) the second highest of the season. DeSales has now scored 574 points on the season, a school record.
For Head Coach Ryan Wiggins, it's his 16th playoff win and third Regional Championship.
The OHSAA has announced State Semifinal Pairings
The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced today how the football Regional Champions will be paired next week for the State Semifinals. In Division-III, the winners of Region 9 and Region 11 will play in one semifinal, with the winners of Region 10 and Region 12 in the other semifinal.
Division III State Semifinals will be played on Saturday, Nov. 26, 7:00 p.m.
Home teams and sites to be announced Sunday, Nov. 20.
Region 9 (Akron Hoban-New Philadelphia) vs. Region 11 (DeSales-Hamilton Township). Region 10 (Toledo Central Catholic-Lexington) vs. Region 12 (St. Marys Memorial-Trotwood Madison).
DeSales 38, Beechcroft 12, final
Alonzo Booth rushed for 228 yards with four touchdowns as the Stallions beat Beechcroft 38-12 in a Division-III Regional Semifinal at Westerville North High School.
After a slow start, the Stallions got on track in the second quarter when Cole Silvestri connected with Ryan Corkrean for 46 yards. The play set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Booth. Alonzo would make it 14-0 on a 45-yard run in the second quarter. Dominic DiMaccio extended the lead to 17-0 near the end of the half on a 46-yard free kick.
In the second half, Booth rushed for 149 yards and two touchdowns. Joey Velazquez scored his first career rushing touchdown on a 2-yard run in the 4th quarter.
With the win, the Stallions improved to 12-0 and will play Hamilton Township in the Regional Championship. It will be the first meeting with the Ranger since the 1978 season. DeSales leads the series 2-0.
All-Central District Teams Announced
Alonzo Booth, Central District Player of the Year
