The Catholic League MVP and arguably the player of the year across the state this season, Francis put a bow on a fantastic junior season with a dynamic two-way showing to secure Bonner’s first state title in program history. Francis stuffed the stat sheet to the tune 18 points, 7 steals and 5 rebounds with a pair of assists and blocks, respectively. He was impossible to stop going downhill and used his defensive prowess to help break the game open with a transition onslaught in the fourth quarter, turning what had been a single-digit game into a commanding 62-35 win for the Friars. His toughness and leadership were vital in overcoming Bonner’s lack of size to shut down West York’s best player in the frontcourt. It wasn’t his highest-scoring game but was the exact type of gritty two-way performance that local fans became accustomed to from Francis over the course of the winter.

The Catholic League MVP and arguably the player of the year across the state this season, Francis put a bow on a fantastic junior season with a dynamic two-way showing to secure Bonner’s first state title in program history. Francis stuffed the stat sheet to the tune 18 points, 7 steals and 5 rebounds with a pair of assists and blocks, respectively. He was impossible to stop going downhill and used his defensive prowess to help break the game open with a transition onslaught in the fourth quarter, turning what had been a single-digit game into a commanding 62-35 win for the Friars. His toughness and leadership were vital in overcoming Bonner’s lack of size to shut down West York’s best player in the frontcourt. It wasn’t his highest-scoring game but was the exact type of gritty two-way performance that local fans became accustomed to from Francis over the course of the winter.