Brady Mangini '95 - "Where Are They Now?"
Week 3
Brady
MANGINI
1992-1995
The 3rd edition of the "Where Are They Now?" series in 2019 is Brady Mangini ‘95!
A two-sport standout for the Stallions, who's set to be inducted into the SFD Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend. Mangini led the Stallion Football team for three straight seasons in all-purpose yards, totaling 2,537 rushing yards. He was also the Baseball program's first ever two-time First Team All-Ohio player.
Here, Mangini reflects on his days with the Stallions…
A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Outside Linebacker Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again!
Ben Rothrauff '04 - "Where Are They Now?"
Week 2
Ben
ROTHRAUFF
2002-2003
The 2nd edition of the "Where Are They Now?" series in 2019 is Ben Rothrauff ‘04!
A three-time Academic All-Big selection at Northwestern, where he walked on and later earned a scholarship, Rothrauff ended up appearing in 40 career games for the Wildcats.
These days, the former Stallion is completing his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the University of Pittsburgh. Here, Dr. Ben talks about his days as a Stallion.
A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Outside Linebacker Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again!
DeSales 35, Carroll 28, Final
via @FootballSFD
In the first-ever meeting between the two schools, the Stallions outlasted Dayton Carroll 35-28 in the season opener. Reno Godfrey threw for a career-high on 307 yards with two touchdowns, both to Kole Perrine (65, 62). Quintell Quinn crossed the goal line three times for the Stallions and also forced a fumble. Jordan Johnson intercepted two passes, as part of five turnover forced by the Purple and White.
Travis Jackson '10 - "Where Are They Now?"
Week 1
Travis
JACKSON
Lineman
2006-2009
The 1st edition of the "Where Are They Now?" series in 2019 is Travis Jackson ‘10!
Travis was the 2009 Division-III Ohio Co-Defensive Player of the year Stallions and went onto to play at Michigan State University, where he started 30 contests and was a part of four Spartan Bowl victories (Outback, Buffalo Wild Wings, Rose, Cotton).
Here, the four-time Academic Big Ten honoree and 2014 co-captain of MSU, talks about his days playing for Coach Wiggins and the Stallions…
A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Defensive Backs Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again!
Jackson, pictured far left, leads the way for Josh Kusan in the 2008 Watterson game at Crew Stadium
2019 National Signing Day
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
February 6, 2019
Congratulations to the following Stallion Football players who signed their National Letters of Intent: Bo Hobgood (Newberry College), Chris Karras (Bowling Green State University), and Anthony Sciarroni (Alderson Broaddus University)
BO HOBGOOD
6-4 | 270
Offensive Lineman
2018 Stats
Started all 10 games at tackle
CHRIS KARRAS
6-2 | 230
Tight End / Defensive End
2018 Stats
10 receptions, 107 yards, 2 TD
34 tackles, 6.5 for loss, 4 PBU
ANTHONY SCIARRONI
6-0 | 195
Receiver / Defensive Back
2018 Stats
60 tackles, 2 for loss, 6 PBU
16 receptions, 283 yards, 4 TD
2018 National Signing Day
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
December 19, 2018
Congratulations to the following Stallion Football players on signing their National Letters of Intent: Rodas Johnson (University of Wisconsin), Joey Velazquez (University of Michigan)
Under Head Coach Ryan Wiggins, St. Francis DeSales has had 40 players compete collegiately at the Division-I FBS / FCS level. For the complete list of players, click here.
JOEY VELAZQUEZ
6-1 | 210
Linebacker / Running Back
2018 Stats
860 rushing yards, 13 touchdowns
103 receiving yards
127 passing yards, touchdown
21 tackles for loss, 6 forced fumbles
2018 Honors
First Team All-Ohio
DIII Central District Def. Player of the Year
First Team All-District
First Team All-CCL
JUNIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS
RODAS JOHNSON
6-3 | 285
Lineman
2018 Stats
31 tackles, 2.5 for los
2018 Honors
Second Team All-District
Second Team All-CCL
JUNIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS
Luke Fickell '92 named American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year
Former Stallion Football player Luke Fickell ‘92 was named the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year after guiding the University of Cincinnati to a 10-2 regular season. It was only the seventh 10-win season for the Bearcats since 1885.
Senior linebacker Joey Velazquez named First Team All-Ohio
For the second season in a row a Stallion linebacker was recognized as First Team All-Ohio by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. The 6-1, 210 pounder, who led the Stallions with 21 tackles for loss, joins Ty Van Fossen (University of Cincinnati) as an All-Ohio linebacker. Velazquez, a two-time First Team All-Ohio Baseball player and University of Michigan commit, was previously named the Central District Defensive Player of the Year.
Anthony Sciarroni named Second Team All-Ohio as a Defensive Back
Senior safety Anthony Sciarroni earned Second Team All-Ohio honors for the second straight season after finishing with 60 tackles and leading DeSales with 6 PBU.
Sciarroni joins Derrius Mullins (2015, 2016) as the only Stallions to earn second team all-state recognition in two seasons.
DeSales sophomore Quintell Quinn was recognized as Special Mention All-Ohio after recording 88 tackles from his linebacker position.
SFD alums named All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(photo credit: Ashland University)
Ryan Corkrean ‘17
James Prater ‘15 was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year after recording 65 tackles, 15 for loss, with 9.5 sacks. Sophomore linebacker Ryan Corkean ‘17 picked up Second Team honors after finishing 18th in the conference with 63 tackles.
Joey Velazquez named Central District Defensive Player of the Year
Joey Velazquez
Quintell Quinn, sophomore
(photo credit: Barb Dougherty)
Senior linebacker Joey Velazquez (University of Michigan commit) was named the Central District Defensive Player of the Year after leading the Stallions with 21 tackles for loss. Also earning First Team All-Central District honors were senior defensive back Anthony Sciarroni and sophomore linebacker Quintell Quinn. Sciarroni finished with 60 tackles and led DeSales with 6 PBU. Quinn recorded 88 tackles from his linebacker spot and tallied 12.5 tackles for loss in his first year as a starter.
Anthony Sciarroni, senior
(photo credit: Barb Dougherty)
Recent Wisconsin commit Rodas Johnson and junior Cole Potts were recognized as second team defensive linemen. Senior receiver Carter Hilleary, senior defensive back Robert Robinson, and junior quarterback Reno Godfrey also picked up second team honors, which were chosen by a media panel from the district.
Bill Schwartz '83- "Where Are They Now"
Bill Schwartz ‘83
The 9th edition of the "Where Are They Now?" series in 2018 is Bill Schwartz ‘83!
Bill was the starting quarterback on the 1982 Central Catholic League Championship team and earned All-CCL honors.
Here, Bill reflects on his playing days at DeSales…
A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Defensive Backs Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again!
1982 St. Charles game
Adam Rader '96- "Where Are They Now"
Adam Rader ‘96
The 8th edition of the "Where Are They Now?" series in 2018 is Adam Rader ‘96!
Adam was a First Team All-Ohio Linebacker on a Stallion Defense that allowed only 33 points in the 1995 regular season. Rader was also recognized as the Central District Defensive Player of the year for the Stallions, who went undefeated in the regular season for the second consecutive season.
These days, Adam resides in Lexington, Kentucky with his family and is a Detective for the Lexington Police Department.
Here, Rader reflects on his playing days at DeSales…
A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Defensive Backs Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again!
1995 Central Catholic Legaue Champions
DeSales 33, Terre Haute North (IN) 15, Final
DeSales improved to 5-2 overall with a 33-15 win over Terre Haute North Vigo (IN). Joey Velazquez led the Stallions with three rushing touchdowns and 140 yards as the Purple and White moved to 3-1 all-time against teams from Indiana. Junior running back Jaylen Ball rushed for a career-high 82 yards and opened the scoring for the Stallions with a 34-yard run, which was set up by a Carter Hilleary interception. The DeSales defense held the Patriots to 79 yards rushing on 30 carries (2.6 per) and scored on an interception return by Barron Froehlich.
Nick Magistrale '92 - "Where Are They Now"
The 7th edition of the "Where Are They Now?" series in 2018 is Nick Magistrale ‘92!
Nick was a First Team All-Ohio selection as a senior on the 1991 State Semifinalists. On the 1991 team, that won their second straight Regional Championship, Nick totaled 961 yards and recorded seven interceptions for the 9-4 Stallions.
Nick is in his 19th year as an Athletic Director and is currently at Dublin Scioto High School.
Here, Nick 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!
1991 Regional Champions
Kenny Stafford '08 - SFD Football Alum of the Week
Kenny
STAFFORD
Height: 6-3
Weight: 204
Position: Wide Receiver
Class: 2008
College: University of Toledo
Pro Team: Edmonton Eskimos
WEEK 6 RECAP:
Stafford, a starting receiver for Edmonton, made four receptions for 35 yards in his team’s 28-15 loss to Ottawa on Saturday (9/22). For the season, the 6-foot-3, 204 pounder is tied for second on his team with 51 receptions and is third with 722 receiving yards. His 51 catches ranks him 10th in all of the CFL and he’s 11th in receiving yards. Stafford is set to play in game number 60 in his CFL career, this Saturday against Winnipeg. Now in his sixth season, the former Stallion has tallied over 2,200 yards receiving with 16 touchdowns. He’s in his second stint with Edmonton, but Stafford was a part of a Grey Cup Championship team in 2016.
DeSales 35, St. Charles 7, final
via @FootballSFD twitter
The Stallions outscored St. Charles 28-0 in the second half en route to a 35-7 victory and improved to 4-2 overall and opened up CCL play at 1-0. Sophomore running back Quintell Quinn led DeSales with a career-high 139 yards (on 10 carries) and Joey Velazquez added 120 yards (on 13 carries) as the Stallions out-gained the Cardinals 366-116. Velazquez and Quinn each had two scores. DeSales junior Owen Faulkner caught a 21-yard touchdown pass from Velazquez and recovered a kickoff. The Stallions overcame six turnovers for their fifth straight win over the Cardinals and 41st overall, in 42 games.
Austin Addington-Strapp '04 - "Where Are They Now"
The 6th edition of the "Where Are They Now?" series in 2018 is Austin Addington-Strapp ‘04!
Austin was named Second Team All-Ohio as a senior on the 2003 Regional Finalists. He was a member of three Stallion teams that made Regional Championship game appearances, including his sophomore year, when he started at inside linebacker on the 2001 State Runner-up team.
These days, Austin serves as a Strength and Conditioning Football Coach at University of Pittsburgh.
These days, Austin serves as a Strength and Conditioning Football Coach at University of Pittsburgh.
Here, the former Stallion reflects on his playing days at DeSales…
A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Defensive Backs Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again!
LaShaun Sanders '13 - SFD Football Alum of the Week
LaShaun
SANDERS
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190
Position: Defensive Back
Class: 2013
College: Capital University
Ryan Corkrean ‘17
Ashland University
