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This Date in SFD Football History - 8/27/99
The two-time defending State Champions used a balanced offensive attack in a 26-18 win over Toledo St. John's to win their 13th straight game. Quarterback Chris Mahaffey (pictured) threw for 168 yards and a touchdown and also led the Stallions with 89 yards rushing and a score.
The first points of the season, a five yard run by Ron Bradley, was part of a 19-point second quarter for DeSales, who would later add to their tally, after a 42-yard run by Mahaffey late in the third quarter to make it 26-11.
Casey Ward caught four passes for 109 yards, including a 50-yard touchdown on his first varsity reception.
Alex Vance '10 - "Where Are They Now?"
Week 1
Alex
VANCE
2005-2009
The 2nd edition of the "Where Are They Now?" series in 2021 is Alex Vance ‘10!
Vance was a First Team All-Ohio offensive lineman on a State Semifinalist team. As a senior, he played on both sides of the line and helped lead the Stallions to their third straight CCL Championship. After DeSales, Alex played collegiately at the University of Findlay, where he appeared in 33 games in his career.
Here, the former Stallion reflects on his playing days for the Purple and White…
A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Assistant Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again!
Aaron Melsop '12 - "Where Are They Now?"
Week 1
Aaron
MELSOP
2008-2011
The 1st edition of the "Where Are They Now?" series in 2021 is Aaron Melsop ‘12!
Melsop was a two-way lineman for the Stallions in 2011 on a CCL Championship team, and went onto become an All-American at Wittenberg University in the Long Jump.
Here, the former Stallion reflects on his playing days for the Purple and White…
A special thanks to State Farm Agent and SFD Assistant Coach Ben Aucoin for sponsoring this series once again!
SFD Alumnus Chris Stoll '17 named to Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List
SFD alumnus and Penn State senior long snapper Chris Stoll ‘17 was named to the Watch List for the Patrick Mannelly Award, given annually to the nation's top long snapper.
Stoll has served as the Nittany Lions primary long snapper for 22 games in his career.
Click here for the entire watch list.
SFD Alumnus Brian Asamoah '18 named to Butkus Award Watch List
SFD alumnus and Oklahoma junior Brian Asamoah '18 was named to the Watch List to the Butkus Award, given annually to the nation's top linebacker. Last season, the former Stallion and Academic All-Big 12 Second Team honoree led the Sooners with 66 tackles in nine starts for the Cotton Bowl Champions. #StallionPride
DeSales junior Jonathan Thompson commits to Cincinnati
SFD junior running back / linebacker Jonathan Thompson committed to the University of Cincinnati yesterday (3/27).
Thompson, a First Team All-Ohio linebacker was the Central District Division-III Defensive Player of the Year and led the Stallions with 31.5 tackles for a loss and nine sacks. He also tied for a team-leading five interceptions. He was third on the team with 74 tackles and on offense, he rushed for 695 yards and had six touchdowns.
The junior from St. James the Less had a dozen Division-I scholarship offers. Click here to view Thompson’s junior-year highlights.
Four Stallions Make Their College Choices
On College football's February National Signing Day, four Stallions have made their college choices on where they’ll play collegiately next Fall. Senior lineman Billy Cain and senior linebacker Jason Velazquez will attend Ohio Dominican University, while senior offensive lineman Will Hast signed with Walsh University. Senior wide receiver / defensive back Jordan Johnson will continue his football career at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan.
In his senior campaign, Billy Cain was named First Team All-Ohio as an offensive lineman. Billy started all 11 games at right guard, after starting every game (12) in 2019. He also made 33 stops this year on defense, with four tackles for loss.
Jason Velazquez led the Stallions with 100 tackles this season and was named First Team All-Central District and Honorable Mention All-Ohio. He was second on the team with 99 stops as a junior.
Will Hast earned Second Team All-Central District honors and all started every game the past two seasons as a tackle for the Stallions.
Johnson was a two-way standout for the Stallions, and started on both sides of the ball, as a junior and a senior (24 games). On defense, Johnson recorded 22 tackles and finished his career with five interceptions. Jordan led the team with 31 receptions and 622 yards and tallied five receiving touchdowns. Johnson’s 622 yards are the most by a DeSales receiver since Charles Chandler in 2011.
During the early signing period, senior running back / linebacker Quintell Quinn signed with Ohio University.
SFD Alumni Bowl Report
Five SFD Football alums are participating in College Football Bowl Games, starting yesterday (12/30) with Rodas Johnson ‘19, a defensive lineman for Wisconsin, in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl and continuing last evening when Brian Asamoah ‘18 and the Oklahoma Sooners took on Florida in the Cotton Bowl.
See below for the complete list of former Stallions participating this Bowl Season.
COMPLETED GAMES
Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images
Duke’s Mayo Bowl, December 30
University of Wisconsin - Rodas Johnson ‘19, Defensive Lineman
Johnson's Wisconsin Bio
Result: Wisconsin 42, Wake Forest 28
Game notes: The 6-2, 293 pound redshirt freshman defensive end made his collegiate debut for the Badgers yesterday and recorded his first career tackle.
Asamoah with his first career interception against Florida (Photo by Kevin Jairaj/USA Today)
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, December 30
Oklahoma University - Brian Asamoah ‘18, Linebacker
Asamoah’s Oklahoma Bio
Result: Oklahoma 55, Florida 20
Game notes: The 6-1, 230 pound redshirt sophomore recorded a career-high six solo tackles and also hauled-in his first interception for the Sooners, to go along with a pass break-up in his team’s victory.
For the season, the Academic All-Big 12 Second Team honoree led the Sooners with 65 tackles.
(photo by Aaron Doster / USA Today)
Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl - January 1
University of Cincinnati - Ty Van Fossen ‘18, Linebacker
Van Fossen’s Cincinnati Bio
Result: Georgia 24, Cincinnati 21
Game notes: The 6-2, 210 pound redshirt sophomore made his first career start for the Bearcats and finished the game with two tackles and recovered a fumble.
photo by Reinhold Matay / USA Today Sports
Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl - January 1
University of Cincinnati - Luke Fickell ‘92, Head Coach
Fickell’s Cincinnati Bio
Fickell Season notes: Fickell, a two-time AAC Coach of the Year, is in his fourth season at UC. He has led the Bearcats to back-to-back 11-win seasons entering 2020, the 2019 American Athletic Conference East Division Championship along with consecutive bowl-game wins in the 2018 Military Bowl and 2019 TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl.
Allstate Sugar Bowl - CFP Semifinal, January 1
CFP National Championship, January 11
Ohio State University - Dominic DiMaccio ‘17, placekicker
DiMaccio’s Ohio State Bio
Result: Ohio State 49, Clemson 28
Game notes: DiMaccio had four kickoffs for the Buckeyes in the Sugar Bowl.
DiMaccio Season notes: DiMaccio, a junior kicker, appeared in six games primarily as a kickoff specialist. He led the team with 37 kickoffs and recorded five touchbacks.
Against Penn State, the former Stallion recorded his first career points, with a field goal and three extra points.
FCS ACTION
Raising Cane’s Opportunity Bowl - November 21
Eastern Kentucky University - Alonzo Booth ‘17, running back
Booth’s Eastern Kentucky Bio
Results: Eastern Kentucky 49, Western Carolina 17
Game Notes: Booth rushed for a season-high 178 yards and three touchdowns and also had a 69-year touchdown reception to help lead his team to victory in the inaugural Opportunity Bowl - the final FCS vs. FCS game of the season.
For the season, the redshirt junior running back, led the nation (FCS) with 752 rushing yards and rushing touchdowns.
Junior Jonathan Thompson named Dispatch Metro Defensive Player of the Year
Junior linebacker Jonathan Thompson was named the Columbus Dispatch Metro Defensive Player of the Year today (12/31) and First Team All-Metro.
Senior offensive lineman Billy Cain and senior running back Quintell Quinn were also named to the First Team.
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Quintell Quinn signs with Ohio University
Congratulations to senior Quintell Quinn on signing his National Letter of Intent to play collegiately for Ohio Football! Quinn finished Stallion career as the program's all-time leading rusher with 3,363 yards. As a three-year letter-winner, Quinn accounted for 48 touchdowns, 278 tackles, and was a three-time First Team All-Central District Player, in addition to becoming the school's fourth player to be named First Team All-Ohio twice (Mark White, Luke Fickell, Grant Bowman).
Three Stallions earn First Team All-Ohio Honors
Quintell Quinn
Billy Cain
Jonathan Thompson
Earlier today, the Ohio Preps Sportswriters Association Division-III All-Ohio teams were announced and three Stallions earned First Team All-Ohio honors: senior running back Quintell Quinn, senior offensive lineman Billy Cain, and junior linebacker Jonathan Thompson.
Senior placekicker JJ Baughman was named Second Team All-Ohio and senior linebacker Jason Velazquez was named Honorable Mention All-Ohio.
Billy Cain (61)
Quinn becomes the first Stallion to be named to the first team in consecutive seasons since Grant Bowman (1997, 1998). He led the Stallions with 1,350 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns and set a new school-record for career rushing yards with 3,363 yards. On defense, he recorded 89 tackles and ten tackles for a loss with three sacks.
Helping pave the way for Quinn and a rushing attack that averaged 272.8 yards per game, was senior lineman Billy Cain. Billy started all 11 games at right guard, after starting every game (12) in 2019. He also made 33 stops this year on defense, with four tackles for loss.
Jonathan Thompson, the Central District Division-III Defensive Player of the Year, led the Stallions with 31.5 tackles for a loss and nine sacks. He also tied for a team-leading five interceptions. He was third on the team with 74 tackles and on offense, he rushed for 695 yards and had six rushing touchdowns.
JJ Baughman attempts an extra point against Watterson
