Female Athlete of the Week - Faith Corn
The seventh edition of the St. Francis DeSales Female Athlete of the Week (10/2 -10/7, presented by Farmers Insurance Group, is freshman golfer Faith Corn.
Faith finished tied for 14th at the Division-I Sectional last week by leading the Stallions with an 88 to cap-off a great beginning to her career at DeSales
A special thanks to Sam '82 and Patrick Chapman '84 for sponsoring the SFDHS Athlete of the Week!
Male Athlete of the Week - Chase Agin
The 7th edition of the St. Francis DeSales Male Athlete of the Week (10/2-10/7), presented by Farmers Insurance Group, is senior goalie Chase Agin.
Chase helped lead the Stallions to two shutouts last week, including a 2-0 victory over St. Charles to win the 2017 Central Catholic League Championship.
A special thanks to Sam '82 and Patrick Chapman '84 for sponsoring the SFDHS Athlete of the Week!
The Boys Soccer Team wins the 2017 CCL Championship
The Boys Soccer team beat St. Charles on Tuesday (10/4) 2-0 to clinch the outright Central Catholic League Championship. Hector Gomez scored each goal as the Stallions improved to 12-0-1 and captured the program's 19th league title. The Stallions, ranked number one in Division-II, finished league play with a 4-0 record and outscored their opponents 39-0.
Male Athlete of the Week - Andrew Richards
The 6th edition of the St. Francis DeSales Male Athlete of the Week (9/25-9/30), presented by Farmers Insurance Group, is senior golfer Andrew Richards!
Andrew shot a team-low 83 at the Division-II Sectional Tournament to help the Stallions advance to the 2017 District Tournament!
A special thanks to Sam '82 and Patrick Chapman '84 for sponsoring the SFDHS Athlete of the Week!
Female Athlete of the Week - Emma Brown
The sixth edition of the St. Francis DeSales Female Athlete of the Week (9/25-9/30), presented by Farmers Insurance Group, is sophomore volleyball player Emma Brown.
Emma helped lead the Stallions to two key CCL victories last week against Bishop Hartley and Bishop Watterson as the Stallions won the 2017 league championship with a perfect 8-0 record. The Stallions, ranked 8th in Division-I, also defeated Pickerington Central on Saturday to improve to 15-2 overall.
A special thanks to Sam '82 and Patrick Chapman '84 for sponsoring the SFDHS Athlete of the Week!
Male Athlete of the Week - Cristian Gomez
The fifth edition of the St. Francis DeSales Male Athlete of the Week (9/18-9/23), presented by Farmers Insurance Group, is junior midfielder Cristian Gomez!
Gomez was outstanding offensively and defensively in two wins against top ranked teams in the state of Kentucky last weekend, including Covington Catholic, a 2016 State Runner-up.
A special thanks to Sam '82 and Patrick Chapman '84 for sponsoring the SFDHS Athlete of the Week!
Female Athlete of the Week - Izzy Arbona
The fifth edition of the St. Francis DeSales Female Athlete of the Week (9/18-9/23), presented by Farmers Insurance Group, is junior tennis player Izzy Arbona
Izzy recorded a 7-6, 7-5 win at second singles to help the Stallions earn a 3-2 victory against Whestone. It was the fourth straight win for Arbona and the team's fifth overall.
A special thanks to Sam '82 and Patrick Chapman '84 for sponsoring the SFDHS Athlete of the Week!
The Girls Volleyball Team captures the 2017 CCL Championship
photo courtesy of Barb Dougherty
The Girls Volleyball Team defeated Bishop Hartley 3-1 last evening at home to clinch the 2017 outright Central Catholic League Championship. With the win, the Stallions improved to 14-2 overall and remained perfect in CCL play with a 7-0 record. It's the program's 17th CCL title and first under first-year Head Coach Brendan Pence. DeSales, ranked 8th in the OHSVCA State Coaches Poll continue league play on Thursday at Bishop Watterson.
Female Athlete of the Week - Madi Rennie
The fourth edition of the St. Francis DeSales Female Athlete of the Week (9/11-9/16), presented by Farmers Insurance Group, is junior Madi Rennie!
Madi scored three goals and assisted another in two games last week for the Girls Soccer team.
A special thanks to Sam '82 and Patrick Chapman '84 for sponsoring the SFDHS Athlete of the Week!
Male Athlete of the Week - Ben Towler
The 4th edition of the St. Francis DeSales Male Athlete of the Week (9/11-9/16), presented by Farmers Insurance Group, is sophomore runner Ben Towler!
Ben finished first in the Division-I Mens Open 5K on Saturday (9/16) at the Central Ohio CC Invitational at Three Creeks Park: Sycamore Fields with a time of 17:36.38.
A special thanks to Sam '82 and Patrick Chapman '84 for sponsoring the SFDHS Athlete of the Week!
Male Athlete of the Week - Hector Gomez
The third edition of the St. Francis DeSales Male Athlete of the Week (9/4-9/9), presented by Farmers Insurance Group, is senior athlete Hector Gomez!
Gomez helped lead the Stallion Boys Soccer team to a 2-0 win against CCL rival Bishop Watterson last Tuesday (9/6), scoring the second goal against the Eagles. On Friday night, as a placekicker for the Football team, Gomez was a perfect 4-4 on extra point attempts.
A special thanks to Sam '82 and Patrick Chapman '84 for sponsoring the SFDHS Athlete of the Week!
Female Athlete of the Week - Camryn Bury
The third edition of the St. Francis DeSales Female Athlete of the Week (9/4-9/9), presented by Farmers Insurance Group, is senior Camryn Bury!
Camryn took 1st place out of 323 runners in the Division I Open race on Saturday at the McGowan Invitational hosted by Watkins Memorial High School. Bury has the 4th all-time fastest 5k time for DeSales at 18:59.
A special thanks to Sam '82 and Patrick Chapman '84 for sponsoring the SFDHS Athlete of the Week!
Male Athlete of the Week - Joey Velazquez
The second edition of the St. Francis DeSales Male Athlete of the Week (8/28-9-1), presented by Farmers Insurance Group, is junior football player Joey Velazquez!
A two-way player for the Stallions, Velazquez rushed for 50 yards and scored two touchdowns, recorded eight tackles - one for a loss, and intercepted a pass in a 34-14 win on Friday against Lancaster.
A special thanks to Sam '82 and Patrick Chapman '84 for sponsoring the SFDHS Athlete of the Week!
Female Athlete of the Week - Cate Leithauser
The second edition of the St. Francis DeSales Female Athlete of the Week (8/28-9/1), presented by Farmers Insurance Group, is sophomore tennis player Cate Leithauser!
Cate went 2-1 for the week at third singles for the Stallions and helped lead DeSales to their first CCL victory of the season in a 5-0 win against Bishop Ready. For the season, the sophomore from St. Paul leads the team with five overall victories.
A special thanks to Sam '82 and Patrick Chapman '84 for sponsoring the SFDHS Athlete of the Week!
Female Athlete of the Week - Bella D'Amico
The first edition of the St. Francis DeSales Female Athlete of the Week (8/21-8/26, presented by Farmers Insurance Group, is sophomore volleyball player Bella D'Amico!
Bella led the Stallions Girls Volleyball team last week in a 5 set loss to Liberty and a 3 set win against Jonathon Alder. She posted 100 assists (61 v liberty, 39 v Alder) and 19 digs (14 v Liberty, 5 v Alder) for the week.
A special thanks to Sam '82 and Patrick Chapman '84 for sponsoring the SFDHS Athlete of the Week!
Male Athlete of the Week - Rob Landis
The first edition of the St. Francis DeSales Male Athlete of the Week (8/21-8/26), presented by Farmers Insurance Group, is senior golfer Rob Landis!
The senior captain led the Stallions to a win this past Thursday with a low score of 40. Rob finished as the medalist for the round, shooting the lowest score between both teams.
A special thanks to Sam '82 and Patrick Chapman '84 for sponsoring the SFDHS Athlete of the Week!
Register for SFD Summer Camps
Looking For Something Fun To Do This Summer?
Sign up for a Stallion Camp (or two!)
Our camps are a great way to meet new friends while improving your skills, whether it is in the classroom or on the athletic field. Check out the camps taking place this summer at SFDHS!
Click here for more information about our 2017 Academic and Athletics Camps.
ATHLETIC CAMPS
All four day Athletic Camps are $75.
Listed below are the remaining camps for Summer 2017:
BASEBALL
June 12 - 15
Grades 4-9
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Baseball players will receive group and individual instruction on all skill aspects of the game from St. Francis DeSales coaching staff and current players. No prior baseball training needed.
Optional items to bring: bat, glove, helmet, water bottle.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Boys Basketball I June 26 - 29
Grades 3-6
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Boys Basketball II June 19 - 22
Grades 7-9
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Stallion basketball camp is a great opportunity to increase your overall basketball skill level and knowledge of the game. Not only will the DeSales coaching staff help you individually as a player on both ends of the court, but they will teach you to execute many of the same drills our varsity players use in order to master the key fundamentals of basketball. In addition, campers will also compete in 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 tournaments!
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Girls Basketball I June 12 - 15
Grades 1-6
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Girls Basketball II June 12 - 15
Grades 7-9
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Stallion basketball camp is a great opportunity to meet and learn from the current coaches and players, as well as increase your overall basketball skill level and knowledge of the game. Not only will our coaching staff help improve your game individually, we will also introduce you to many of the concepts we teach our very own varsity team. Campers will also compete in a multitude of competitions including Dribble Knockout, Speed Lay-Up, Free Throw, Hot Shot, 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 tournaments!
CHEERLEADING
July 10 - 13
Grades 1-8
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come cheer with the Stallions! All campers will learn motions, jumps, chants and a dance during this 4-day session led by the current DeSales Cheerleaders. On the last day of camp, the girls will showcase their new skills in a team performance for family and friends. We also invite the campers to cheer with the Varsity Football cheerleaders at a home game during the regular season! *All campers are required to wear tennis shoes and encouraged to bring a water bottle.
ENDURANCE & CROSS COUNTRY
June 26 - 29
Grades 3-9
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*Boys and Girls
Our Endurance (Distance and Cross Country) camp focuses on building the complete runner. That focus includes training runs, work on dynamic drills, understanding the different types of workouts, and plenty more. You will spend time training with our Track & Field Distance and Cross Country runners.
FOOTBALL
July 10 - 13
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 highlight video of the 2016 Football Season, a t-shirt, and a Rib Dinner! Come join the finest football camp experience in Central Ohio.
BOYS LACROSSE
June 19 - 22
Grades 4 - 9
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
With a focus on the youth game, the boys lacrosse camp will focus on the fundamentals to build their game. With new drills, games, and skills, the boys will learn how to have fun while building skill.
GIRLS LACROSSE
June 19 - 22
Grades 4 - 9
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Organized drills for the beginner to the more advanced players. Emphasis of camp will be teaching rules of the game while having fun playing lacrosse and building confidence. Campers are required to bring a lacrosse stick, goggles, and mouth piece.
BOYS SOCCER
June 26 - 29
Grades 1-9
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Technical and individual skills instruction in a fun atmosphere. Small sided games where technical skills meet game like conditions. Having fun while learning. Bring ball and water.
GIRLS SOCCER
July 10 - 13
Grades 1-8
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Campers will build their soccer skills and knowledge during the week with a different soccer focus each day. Camp directors will bring lots of energy, fun and knowledge to camp each day to help your camper leave a better soccer player. *Shin guards are required.
SOFTBALL
Softball All Skills I June 19 - 22
Grades 1-9
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Softball Advanced Skills II June 19 - 22
Grades 6-9
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Stallion Softball Program is offering two camp sessions this summer. The morning session will focus on individual skill development for players of all ages. Players will be split into grade and skill appropriate groups. Instruction will focus on infield and outfield positional play, as well as proper hitting and bunting technique. The afternoon session is an advanced session for middle school players preparing for competitive high school play. Instruction will focus on defensive and offensive strategy. Players in grades 6-9 that are interested in playing high school softball are encouraged to attend both sessions for a full day of training and fun!
SPEED & AGILITY
June 19 - 22
Grades 3-9
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*Boys and Girls
Our Speed camp focuses on the core skills in many sports; acceleration and running fast. Our athletes go back to track, football, soccer, basketball, baseball teams, and more with greater confidence, capability, and speed. Speed Camp athletes will learn techniques, workouts, drills, and injury prevention routines that we use in our SFD Track & Field program
BOYS/GIRLS TENNIS
July 10 - 13
Grades 4-9
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Campers will learn tennis techniques from beginners to advanced. Open to both boys and girls. Wear tennis shoes and bring a racket.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Girls Volleyball I July 17 - 20
Grades 4-6
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Girls Volleyball II July 17 - 20
Grades 7-8
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Girls Volleyball III June 26 - 29
Grade 9
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Four days of intense instruction from coaching staff and DeSales players. Daily focus on a specific skill set, with game play at the end of each session. Fast pace with lots of fun!
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
July 10 - 13
Grades 4-9
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Camp focused on teaching the fundamentals of volleyball passing, setting, serving, and attacking. All experience levels can benefit from the instruction and technique drills. Two days of indoor volleyball and one day of grass volleyball including team play and completion.
WRESTLING
Wrestling I July 17 - 20
Grades 1-6
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wrestling II June 12 - 15
Grades 7-12
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Grades 1-6 Camp Teaches fundamentals of wrestling, including proper stretching, tumbling, stance, shots, and the top/bottom position. Two games per session! Fun will be had by all who attend! Please bring wrestling shoes (or socks) and a water bottle.
Grades 7-12 Camp teaches advanced technique and strategy. Planning for nutrition, lifting programs, and sport psychology will be presented. Competitive games are fun for everyone who attend! Wrestling shoes and a water bottle are required.
CONTACT US
For more information, or if you have any questions about the SFD Summer Camps listed in this brochure, please contact:
Julie Barber
Director of Enrollment
Phone: 614-265-3380
E-Mail: barber@desales.co
2017-18 Cheerleading Squads
Congratulations to the 2017-18 St. Francis DeSales Cheerleading Squads! Coach Alexa & Coach Jenna could not be more proud of the effort showcased during clinics and tryouts this week. We are so excited to kick off a new season with an outstanding group of girls! GO STALLIONS!
We look forward to meeting all of the new & returning members on Monday, April 24th for the MANDATORY Parent/Cheerleader Meeting at 7:00pm in the cafeteria. New Members - please come at 6:30 for a uniform fitting.
Important Notes:
The SFD Cheerleading website can be found here- basic information can always be found here including the cheerleading email address.
The SFD Cheerleading Calendar can be found here- please let us know ASAP
if you do not have access to it! Please review and inform us of any conflicts via email at cheerleading@desales.co.
Please click this link to provide contact information needed BEFORE the parent
meeting on Monday, April 24th in the cafeteria at 7:00pm. Even if your
information has not changed, please fill this out for the new season!
Please click this link to view the itemized cost list for the 2017-2018 season.
We will send this out via a response form AFTER the meeting to collect this
information. We will discuss further at the Parent Meeting.
Please bring a minimum $100 deposit to the Parent Meeting on Monday, April
24th.
Varsity Football
Angel Firmalan
Becca Roberts
Bradie Ramsey
Christina Settele
Emma Whalen
Erica Matthews
Erin Walsh
Gillian Thomas
Grace Whalen
Kaitlyn O'Reilly
Kate Sattler
Katherine Kelly
Lucia Tuffey
Mariah Lindsey
Mary Kate Whalen
McKenna Schwartz
Serena Johnston
Sophia Finotti
Tessa Vogel
Tessa Yinger
Varsity Basketball
Becca Roberts
Christina Settele
Erica Matthews
Gillian Thomas
Grace Whalen
Katherine Kelly
Mariah Lindsey
Mary Kate Whalen
Serena Johnston
JV Football
Alexa Kreuzer
Autumn Powell
Bella Pieroni
Chasity Howard
Izzy Bangert
Jillian Nickell
Jiona Rhodes
Mya Kendrick
Oliia Lehman
Rayonna Pinkins
Sophia Caruso
Suzanne Kjellberg
JV Basketball
Autumn Powell
Bella Pieroni
Kennedy Coplen
Mya Kendrick
Olivia Lehman
Rayonna Pinkins
Rhylan Held
Suzanne Kjellberg
Freshman Football
Bella Lomeo
Carmen Catubig
Courtney Tsakanikas
Ella Reither
Juliana Green
Makayla Shuey
Makenzi Ridley
Manuela Asamoah
Megan Cherichello
Megan Shuey
Noreal Townsend
Olivia Foley
Freshman
Basketball
Carmen Catubig
Juliana Green
Kylie Cahill
Maddie Nagel
Makenzi Ridley
Megan Shuey
The Girls Lacrosse Team captures its 4th straight CCL championship
The DeSales Girls Lacrosse team won its 4th straight CCL title after 14-0 win at Bishop Hartley on Tuesday (4/18/17). Grace Lensmire led the Stallions with 4 goals, while Jennie Finotti and Abbey Dop each had 3 goals as DeSales improved to 8-0.