Tony Pusateri - "Where Are They Now?"

Tony Pusateri '69
Starting offensive lineman on the 1968 CCL Championship Teams

The 1st edition of the "Where Are They Now?" series in 2018 is Tony Pusateri '69!

Before he led his alma mater to the 1985 State Championship, Tony Pusateri was a starting offensive lineman on the first Stallion Football team to win an outright CCL Championship! 

Here, (Coach) Pusateri reflects on his playing days with the Stallions...

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

 

1968 CCL Champions

The 2018 Night of Tradition is this Saturday, July 28

We are pleased to announce that this year’s Night of Tradition on July 28th will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of our 1998 Division III State Championship Team.  

Tickets are $35 per person ($20 for 1998 players, $10 for current players).  Admission price includes dinner and drinks.  

The evening is open to anyone who has been a part of the football tradition: coaches, players, cheerleaders, parents, and fans!  

Proceeds from the event will be used to refurbish and purchase equipment for the football program.

Proceeds from the event will be used to refurbish and purchase equipment for the football program.

James Prater '15 named preseason All-American for Ashland University

Former Stallion linebacker James Prater '15 was recognized by Street & Smith as a preseason Division-II All-American for Ashland University.  

Last season, Prater set an Ashland-record with 23.5 tackles for loss, resulting in 104 yards in losses; recorded 63 tackles (42 solos), 10 sacks, an interception, eight pass breakups, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble.

Entering his senior campaign, Prater has 31 career tackles for loss, fourth-most in Ashland history.

Tickets are now available for the season opener (8/25)

Tickets for the Varsity Football team's season opener are now available online! The Stallions open 2018 against Dayton Dunbar on Saturday, August 25 at 6PM at Huber Heights Wayne High School as part of the Backyard Blitz. The Stallions lead the all-time series against the Wolverines 4-2. 

CLICK FOR MORE: http://www.thebackyardblitz.com/

SFD senior Joey Velazquez verbally commits to the University of Michigan

St. Francis DeSales rising senior Joey Velazquez verbally committed to play baseball and football for the University of Michigan on June 22, 2018.  

Last season on the gridiron, Velazquez tallied 53 tackles on defense, and on offense, was second on the team in touchdowns (8), all-purpose yards (643), rushing yards (356).  As a junior for the Stallion Baseball team, Joey set a school record with a .545 batting average and was named the Ohio Division-II Player of the Year.  

Here's the Detroit Free Press with more.  

Stallion Football Camp starts tomorrow! Registration is still open!

STALLION FOOTBALL CAMP

July 9 - 12
Grades 1 - 8
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Come spend a week with the coaching staff and players of St. Francis DeSales.  Campers will be instructed on basic fundamentals of offense, defense, and special teams by position.  "Heads up tackling" and other safety techniques will be emphasized.  They will also participate in games, competitions, as well as a Stallion Football league.  Attendees will receive a SFD Football highlight video, a t-shirt, and a Rib Dinner!  Come join the finest football camp experience in Central Ohio.

Two more Stallion Football players participate in Signing Day

Congratulations to Cullen Krombach (University of Dayton) and Cole Silvestri (Furman University)!

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As a three-year letter-winner, Krombach played on both offensive and defensive lines during his career at DeSales.  As a senior, he was recognized as Special Mention All-District, making 10 starts on the offensive line and five starts on defensive line.  On defense, Krombach recorded 19 tackles and three sacks.  

Cullen Krombach '18

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Cole Silvestri '18

Silvestri finished his career with 1,922 passing yards and 19 touchdowns.  As a junior, he helped lead the Stallions to a Regional Championship and a 13-1 record in 2016.  That season, DeSales set aschool-record for most points scored in a single season with 588 (42.0 per game).  Silvestri also accounted for 512 career rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.  

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Under Head Coach Ryan Wiggins, St. Francis DeSales has had 35 players compete collegiately at the Division-I FBS / FCS level, prior to the class of 2018.  For the complete list of players, click here!

Good luck to SFD Alumnus Patrick Omameh '08 in today's AFC Championship Game!

St. Francis DeSales High School will be represented today (1/21) in the AFC Championship game as 2008 alumnus Patrick Omameh is the starting left guard for the Jacksonville Jaguars.  Omameh is set to become the first Stallion to participate in an NFL Conference Championship Game when the Jaguars play the New England Patriots on CBS at 3:05 PM.  Go Jaguars!

SFD senior Brian Asamoah to represent Team USA in U-19 International Bowl IX

University of Oklahoma signee Brian Asamoah will compete for Team USA in the U-19 International Bowl IX at AT&T Stadium in Dallas tonight (1/19) at 9PM EST against Canada.  

The International Bowl features a series of twelve games showcasing top players from the United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico and the Nordic nations.

Asamoah, a 6-2, 200 pound linebacker, is one of five Ohioans on Team USA's roster.   

The game can be seen live on ESPN3.  

James Prater '15 named Second Team All-American for Ashland University

photo credit - Ashland Football

After an outstanding junior campaign at Ashland University, former Stallion Football player James Prater was recognized by D2Football.com as a Second Team All-American.  The 2015 alumnus registered a school-record 23.5 tackles for loss and led the Eagles with 42 solo tackles and 10 sacks.  In addition to being a First Team All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection, Prater was a finalist for the Cliff Harris Award, which is presented annually to the nation's top Defensive End in Division-II, Division-III and NAIA.  

2017 National Signing Day

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
December 20, 2017

Congratulations to the following Stallion Football players on signing their National Letters of Intent:  Brian Asamoah (University of Oklahoma), Brandon Derrow (Colorado State University), and Ty Van Fossen (University of Cincinnati).   

Under Head Coach Ryan Wiggins, St. Francis DeSales has had 35 players compete collegiately at the Division-I FBS / FCS level.  For the complete list of players, click here.  

BRIAN ASAMOAH
6-2  | 215
Linebacker
St. Matthias

2017 Stats
957 rushing yards, 9 touchdowns
41 tackles, 10.5 for loss

2017 Honors
Second Team All-District
First Team All-CCL

SENIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS
 

BRANDON DERROW
6-3  |  240
Defensive Lineman
St. Paul

2017 Stats
38 tackles, 5.5 for loss
2 forced fumbles

2017 Honors
Second Team All-Ohio
First Team All-CCL

SENIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS

TY VAN FOSSEN
6-2  |  215
Linebacker
St. Matthew

2017 Stats
90 tackles, 16 for loss
148 yards receiving, touchdown

2017 Honors
First Team All-Ohio
First Team All-District
First Team All-CCL

SENIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS

Varsity Football Team named Academic All-Ohio

The 2017 St. Francis DeSales Varsity Football team was named Academic All-Ohio by the Ohio Football Coaches Association for the third consecutive season.  

Senior defensive end / tight end Will Mnich was recognized individually as Academic All-Ohio

Will Mnich, Senior
St. Paul

Tucker Yinger '14 Named First Team Academic All-American

Stallion Football alum Tucker Yinger '14 was named a CoSIDA First Team Academic All-American for the University of Dayton.  The senior running back is a Mechanical Engineering major  and carries a 3.82 GPA.

This season for the Flyers, Yinger rushed for over 1,000 yards and was named First Team All-Pioneer Football League.  The former Stallion finished his career with 2,417 rushing yards, which ranks sixth all-time in UD history.  

Courtesy of @DaytonFootball Twitter

Senior Linebacker Ty Van Fossen named First Team All-Ohio; Derrow and Sciarroni are Second Team

Earlier today, linebacker Ty Van Fossen was named Division-III First Team All-Ohio by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association.  Van Fossen, a senior from St. Matthew, had a team-high 90 tackles and a team-leading 16 tackles for a loss.  It was the second straight season that the University of Cincinnati commit led the Purple and White in tackles.  As a junior, the 6-foot-2, 215 pounder, recorded 92 stops on a Regional Championship team.  

Van Fossen becomes the 57th Stallion to earn First Team All-Ohio and the program's first linebacker since Josh Kusan in 2008.  

Click here for the complete list of former Stallion Football players who were named First Team All-Ohio.  

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Brandon Derrow

Anthony Sciarroni

Defensive lineman Brandon Derrow and defensive back Anthony Sciarroni were named Second Team All-Ohio.  Derrow, a senior from St. Paul, finished the season with 38 tackles.  Sciarroni, a junior safety from St. Matthew, tallied 41 tackles and led the Stallions with four interceptions.  

Click here for the complete list of former Stallion Football players who were named Second Team All-Ohio.  

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SFD Football Alums Earn Academic Honors

Courtesy of Akron University

Four former Stallion Football players recently earned academic honors for the 2017 Fall Quarter.  Warren Ball '12 (University of Akron) and Tucker Yinger '14 (University of Dayton) were named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District 5 team.  Sayyid Kanu '14 (Morehead State, Pioneer Football League) and Luke Melsop '15 (John Carroll University, Ohio Athletic Conference) were recognized Academic All-League by their respective conferences.  

Ball, a redshirt graduate senior, earned a bachelor's degree in sports industry from Ohio State before transferring to Akron in 2016.  He is pursuing a Master's Degree in Sport Administration and sports a 3.56 GPA.

Yinger was a 2016 Second Team Academic All-American and is an academic all-district selection for the third consecutive year.  He's currently studying Mechanical Engineering and has a 3.71 GPA.  

Sophomore Defensive End Luke Melsop was one of five John Carroll football players to be named Academic All-OAC earning a 3.55 GPA in Exercise Science.    

Kanu, a redshirt junior Safety, Ohio, earned a 3.58 GPA in business for Morehead State to earn Academic All-Pioneer Football League. 

Luke Melsop '15

Tucker Yinger '14

Sayyid Kanu '14

Jack Elgin - "Where Are They Now?"

Jack Elgin '88
Starting Quarterback

The 10th and final edition of the "Where Are They Now?" series in 2017 is Jack Elgin '88!

Jack was the starting quarterback on the back-to-back league championship teams in 1986 and 1987 and his senior class never lost to Watterson!  These days, Jack, his wife Mandy and their three boys reside in Galena, Ohio, where the former Stallion is a Co-founder and Managing Partner of Longbridge Wealth Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm.

Here, Jack reflects on his days at DeSales...

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

 

Mike Metzger - "Where Are They Now?"

Mike Metzger
1964-65 All-CCL

The 9th edition of the "Where Are They Now?" series in 2017 is Mike Metzger '66!

Mike was an all-league selection on the 1964 CCL Championship Football team - the program's first undefeated team!  Mike went on to play collegiately in Toledo and is now resides in Reynoldsburg and is the grandfather to 17 grandchildren!

Here Mike reflects on his time at DeSales with the Stallions and Coach Sharrock...

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

 

Adam Acquista '15 - Football Alum of the Week

Adam
ACQUISTA

Height:   5-8

Weight:  180

Position:  Placekicker

Class:  2015

College:  Wittenberg University

WEEK 8 RECAP:

Last Saturday (10/7), the junior placekicker accounted for nine points on 6-of-6 extra points along with a 37-yard field goal in a 59-17 win at Hiram.  For the season, the 5-foot-8, 180 pounder has converted 22 PATs and is 5-for-6 kicking field goals for the 5-0 Tigers.  The former Stallion leads the team with 37 points and is first in the NCAC for field goals made. 

Dan Koons - "Where Are They Now?"

Dan Koons '99
Starting Lineman on the 1998 State Championship Team

The 8th edition of the "Where Are They Now?" series in 2017 is Dan Koons '99

After a great career at the University of Louisville as a starting center, Dan played professionally in the Arena Football League and had a brief stint with the Buffalo Bills.  

Click here to see what Dan is up to these days!

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

 

Jared Noble '17 - Football Alum of the Week

Jared
NOBLE

Height:   5-10

Weight:  190

Position:  Defensive Back

Class:  2017

College:  University of Pennsylvania

WEEK 7 RECAP:

Last Friday (9/29), the true freshman cornerback made his first career start for the Quakers and finished with 6 tackles in a 16-13 loss to Darmouth.  It was the first loss of the season for Penn, who dropped to 2-1, 1-0 in Ivy League play, and the third game played for the former Stallion. Noble, a 5-foot-10, 190 pounder has registered 10 tackles for the season and blocked a kick against Lehigh.