1990 Football
Division-II State Runner-up
Record: 11 - 3
Head Coach: Bob Jacoby
Assistants: Mark Crabtree, Bob Triano, Eric Springer, Brian White and John Savely
1990 SEASON QUICK FACTS
The Stallions captured the program's 2nd Regional Title
DeSales won their 10th league title
The Stallions made their 3rd overall playoff appearance
DeSales finished as the top seed in Region 7
DeSales' defense held opponents to an average of 6 points per game
DeSales senior Adam Asbeck was named the Division-II Central District Lineman of the Year
Junior Lineman / Tight End Luke Fickell was a defending state champion wrestler and was among the area leaders with 22 receptions
Steve Smith and Chad Young each had over 1,000 yards rushing
Smith broke Jamey Cua's single season rushing record, finishing over 1,341 yards
Billy Luksco led the Stallions with 8 interceptions
Linebackers John Callaghan and Chalaco Clark each registered over 100 tackles
Sophomore quarterback Brian Emmerling took over for injured signal caller Jim Delfino
DeSales started the season 4-1 or better for the 5th consecutive season
1990 REGULAR SEASON
(8 - 2)
@ Brookhaven, W 14-8 OT
Beechcroft, L 18-6
@ Logan, W 42-0
Dayton Chaminade-Julienne, W 28-6
Gallia Academy, W 42-0
@ Datyon Dunbar, L 18-17
@ Bishop Watterson, W 26-0
Akron St. Vincent St. Mary, W 17-6
@ Kettering Alter, W 31-0
St. Charles, W 21-7
1990 POSTSEASON
Division-III Regional Semifinal
DeSales (8 - 2) vs. Athens (7 - 3)
Date: November 2, 1990
Location: Fulton Field (Lancaster)
Result: DeSales 42, Athens 0
Division-III Regional Final
DeSales (9 - 2) vs. Briggs (10 - 1)
Date: November 9, 1990
Location: Gahanna High School
Result: DeSales 20, Briggs 7
Key Stat:
Running back Chad Young scored twice for the Stallions and Mike Pharion returned a fumble 20 yards for a touchdown 61 seconds into the game as DeSales advanced to the State Final Four.
Division-III State Semifinal
DeSales (10 - 2) vs. Steubenville (11 - 1)
Date: November 16, 1990
Location: Sulsberger Stadium (Zanesville)
Result: DeSales 13, Steubenville 0
Key Stat
DeSales sophomore quarterback Brian Emmerling completed 7 of 11 passes for 92 yards and threw two 2nd quarter touchdown passes, finding Luke Fickell and Mike Merrick
Division-III State Final
DeSales (11 - 2) vs. St. Marys Memorial (13 - 0)
Date: November 29, 1990
Location: Paul Brown Tiger Stadium (Massillon)
Result: St. Marys Memorial 14, DeSales 3
Bob Jacoby accepts the Runner-up trophy
1990 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
First Team All-Ohio
