Gameday - This Date in SFD Football History!
This Date in SFD Football History - 9/25/64 - The Stallions exploded for 54 points against Jonathan Alder in a 54-8 victory. DeSales piled up 331 yards of offense to improve to 3-0 in their third varsity season in program history. Tom Rock had three rushing touchdowns (51, 3, 3) and senior quarterback Ken Schneider threw two touchdown passes, including a 59-yarder to Mike Metzger, and also added a rushing touchdown for the Stallions. The 54 points still ranks among a top-10 scoring output in this the 59th season of football. Mike DeAcentis and Dave Kauder also added touchdowns for the eventual 1964 CCL Champions.
Watch and Listen - DeSales vs. Bishop Watterson!
The St. Francis DeSales High School Department of Athletics is excited to announce their online streaming partnership with the NFHS Network. Starting this evening, athletic events held in Alumni Stadium and the Gymnasium will be broadcasted online through the NFHS Network. Pouring Purple.com will also be part of this partnership, providing the talent/voice during football broadcasts.
We will also be using the Pixellot camera system to automatically stream these events. The Pixellot camera is a mounted unit above the facility that automatically videos the action on the court/field without the need for a camera operator.
The NFHS Network offers two subscription levels for viewing:
Annual Pass $69.99
Monthly Pass $10.99
All Passes include:
Full access to live regular season and post-season sporting events, Immediate access to events when they are available On Demand, Support for participating school’s programs
To subscribe to the NFHS Network, simply go to www.nfhsnetwork.com/subscribe/retail and select the plan you wish to purchase.
Gameday - This Date in SFD Football History!
This date in SFD Football History - 50 year ago today, September 18, 1970, the Stallions blanked the North Polar Bears 38-0, thanks to 30 second half points! Jack Metzger scored twice as DeSales piled up 340 yards of offense. Joe Gordon, Mitch Rossi, and Tony O'Brien each had rushing touchdowns for the Purple and White, who evened up their record at 1-1.
Front Row: Forest Sharrock, Steve French, Bob Triano, Terry Belli
Second Row: Jim Herold, Guido Ricevuto, Tom Poliseno, Ron Reeb, Pete Tippett, Izzy Volpe
The Pride of the Stallions 1970-1971
DeSales 24, Bishop Hartley 21, Final
The Stallions piled up 298 rushing yards, led by Jonathan Thompson's two touchdowns and 86 yards in a come-from-behind win against Bishop Hartley. Quarterback Nicky Pentello and running back Quintell Quinn each topped 100-yards rushing for the second straight game as the Purple and White improved to 3-0 overall, 2-0 in CCL play. DeSales rallied in the second half for the third straight week, after trailing 21-17, before Jonathan Thompson gave the Stallions the lead for good after a 55-yard touchdown run. Thompson also recorded an interception and had two tackles for a loss.
Jordan Johnson had a 32-yard touchdown reception from Nicky Pentello, his first career touchdown pass, to tie the game at 7-7. JJ Baughman kicked his first career field goal in the first half.
Gameday - This Date in SFD Football History!
This Date in SFD Football History - 9/4/81 - DeSales 14, Beechcoft 0. With the game scoreless through three quarters, Tim O'Brien (1 yard) and Greg Williams (31 yards) each had fourth quarter rushing touchdowns to help the Stallions improve to 2-0 to begin the '81 season. It was the sixth shutout in nine games for Coach Tony Pustaeri and Coach Guido Ricevuto's defense. The Purple and White held the Cougars 75 yards rushing on 33 attempts, while Williams led DeSales with 136 yards on the ground.
Pictured: the seniors on the 1981 team. Left to Right, Row 1: Chris Fredricks, Kenny Francisco, Greg Williams, Rex Roy, Vince O'Brien, Mark Crabtree, Sam Chapman, Steve Wilke; Row 2: Tim O'Brien, Eddie Susi, Joe Peterson, Mark Engert, Greg Pasden, Bob Bastaja, Dan Rogers; Row 3: Tom White, Adam Rempe, Dave Millard, John Hackney, Todd Williams, Angelo Forte
DeSales 35, Mansfield Senior 12, Final.
Quintell Quinn (180, 2TD) and Nicky Pentello (101, 2TD) combined for 281 yards rushing and four touchdowns. The Stallion defense held the Tygers to 73 yards of total offense and picked off two passes (Nicky Pentello, Ayon Comedy). Nasir Phillips added his first career rushing touchdown.
DeSales out-gained 329 yards to negative 18 yards on the ground.
Gameday - This Date in SFD Football History (9/4/98)
1998 Division-III State Champions
The defending Division-III State Champions opened up their season with a 22-8 win against Toledo St. John’s at the University of Toledo’s Rubber Bowl. Senior running back David Cook rushed for 155 yards and had two touchdowns as DeSales avenged its only loss from the 1997 season. Aaron Powell, in his first start as the Stallions’ quarterback, connected with Roy Williams for a 59-yard touchdown to start the scoring for the Purple and White in the first quarter.
DeSales 28, Bishop Watterson 22, Overtime
Quintell Quinn had three rushing touchdowns, including a four-yard run in overtime to help lead the Stallions (1-0, 1-0) to their seventh win over the Eagles (0-1, 0-1) in eight games.
After an interception return for an Eagle touchdown, Quinn also blocked an extra point to keep the game within one score at 22-14.
The game was delayed due to thunder for 30 minutes and when play resumed, Quinn scored on the very first play to make it 22-20. Sophomore quarterback Nicky Pentello tied the game at 22 when he connected with Nathan Barber on the two-point conversion.
Jordan Johnson had an 85-yard touchdown reception from Whit Hobgood in the first half, but DeSales trailed 16-7 at the break.
After the second half, the Stallion defense held the Eagles to less than 100 yards of offense as Coach Wiggins improved to 13-4 against Watterson.
Gameday - This Date in SFD Football History! (8/28/09)
Nick Gentile set to break loose for a 40-yard touchdown run
August 28, 2009 - DeSales was set to open their season against Gahanna-Lincoln, but the weather did not cooperate. The game was moved to the following day and the Stallions and the Lions played at 10AM. DeSales blanked Gahanna 38-0, thanks to Warren Ball, Robert Perrine, and Nick Gentile (#14), who each had touchdowns and combined for nearly 200 yards rushing on 18 attempts.
DeSales is 0-1 all-time on games played on August 28.
Malcom Burrell (35) helped secure the Stallion shut out
SFD Alumni in Bowl Games
Several SFD Football alums are participating in College Football Bowl Games, starting yesterday (12/26) with Pittsburgh Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Austin Addington-Strapp ‘04, in the Quick Lane Bowl and continuing today when Michigan State Defensive Backs Coach Paul Haynes ‘87 and the Spartans take on Wake Forest in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl. See below for the complete list of former Stallions participating this Bowl Season.
New Era Pinstripe Bowl, December 27
Michigan State University - Paul Haynes ‘87, Defensive Backs Coach
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, December 28
Penn State University - Chris Stoll ‘17, Long Snapper
Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl - CFP Semifinal, December 28
University of Oklahoma - Brian Asamoah ‘17, Linebacker
Playstation Fiesta Bowl - CFP Semifinal, December 28
Ohio State University - Dominic DiMaccio ‘17, placekicker
Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl, December 30
University of Louisville -
Robert Robinson ‘18 - Defensive Back
VRBO Citrus Bowl, January 1
University of Michigan -
Joey Velazquez ‘19, Linebacker
Rodas Johnson (pictured far right) at Disneyland with Wisconsin teammates
Rose Bowl Game Presented by Northwestern Mutual, January 1
University of Wisconsin - Rodas Johnson ‘19, Defensive Lineman
Luke Fickell ‘92
Ty Van Fossen (13)
TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl, January 2
University of Cincinnati - Luke Fickell ‘92, Head Coach
University of Cincinnati - Ty Van Fossen ‘17, Linebacker
Quick Lane Bowl, December 26
University of Pittsburgh -
Austin Addington-Strapp ‘04, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Varsity Football Team named Academic All-Ohio
The 2019 St. Francis DeSales Varsity Football team was named Academic All-Ohio by the Ohio Football Coaches Association for the fifth consecutive season.
DeSales senior Jaylen Ball commits to the University of Akron
Congratulations to SFD senior Jaylen Ball on his verbal commitment to play football at the University of Akron! An injury in week 8 against St. Charles cut his season short, but the two-way player was second on the team with 307 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns. On defense, Ball recorded 52 tackles with 6.5 for a loss.
Jaylen’s older brother, Warren ‘12 was a captain for the University of Akron’s Football team in 2017 and was an Academic All-Mid American Conference selection as a senior.
Cole Potts and Quintell Quinn named First Team All-Ohio
Cole Potts, senior
Quintell Quinn, junior
SFD senior offensive lineman Cole Potts and junior running back Quintell Quinn on being named Division-II First Team All-Ohio! Potts helped pave the way for Quinn, who finished with 1,808 rushing yards - the second most in a single season in DeSales history! Potts, who finished 4th in the heavyweight division at the 2018 OHSAA State Wrestling Meet, is the first Stallion offensive lineman to be named to the First Team since Alex Vance in 2009. Quinn is the first SFD junior to earn First Team honors since Alex Stewart in 2004. He’s also the first skill position player in DeSales history to be named First Team All-Ohio as an 11th grader.
Owen Faulkner (defensive back) was named Special Mention All-Ohio.
DeSales senior Owen Faulkner commits to the University of Akron
Congratulations to SFD senior Owen Faulkner on his verbal commitment to play football at the University of Akron! As a senior, Owen set a DeSales single season record with 40 receptions! On defense, he finished third on the team with 93 tackles. Owen was also tied for second on the team with three interceptions and scored three touchdowns for the Regional Semifinalists. Faulkner's 40 catches broke Kevin Hazel's reception mark of 39, which was set in 1999.
A three-year letter-winner, Owen has been named First Team All-CCL two times and as a senior, he was recognized First Team All-Central District.
Three Stallions earn First Team All-Central District
Senior defensive back Owen Faulkner, senior offensive lineman Cole Potts, and junior running back Quintell Quinn were named Division-II First Team All-Central District.
Reno Godfrey (QB), Frank Sciarroni (OL), and Jordan Johnson (DB) were recognized as Second Team All-District.
Senior linebacker Mason Washington was named Special Mention), while Billy Cain (OL) and Jason Velazquez (LB) were named Honorable Mention.
DeSales 27, Turpin 13
Quintell Quinn with a career-high 278 yards rushing and three touchdowns in a Regional Quarterfinal win for the Stallions, who improved to 9-2 with the win. DeSales advances to the DII Region 8 Semifinal and will play Harrison next Friday night at a location TBD. Quinn moved into second place all-time for most rushing yards in a single season as the junior from St. James the Less now has 1,712 yards. He passed David Cook, Josh Kusan, and Matt Stewart tonight.
Jordan Johnson and Owen Faulkner each recorded interceptions for the Stallion defense that held the Spartans (10-1) to their lowest point total of the season.
De'Wayne Penn '02 - "Where Are They Now?"
Penn (2) breaks away in the 2001 Division-III State Championship Game
Week 10
De’Wayne
PENN
2001
Penn transferred to DeSales before his senior year and rushed for over 1,100 yards, earned First Team All-Ohio honors and helped lead the Stallions to the 2001 Division-III State Championship game.
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!
CCL Champions! The JV and Freshmen Football teams sweep Hartley to capture titles.
2019 Junior Varsity Central Catholic League Champions
The Stallion Junior Varsity and Freshmen Football teams captured Central Catholic League championships today (10/26) with wins over Bishop Hartley.
The JV team won 42-12 to capture their second straight CCL title. Jackson Gantz and Mickey Solazzo each had two touchdowns to lead the Stallions, who outscored Bishop Watterson, Columbus St. Charles, and Hartley by a combined score of 64-12 with two shutouts.
2019 Freshmen Central Catholic League Champions
