St. Frances Academy Football, Inspired by Late Teammate, Fights Past Adversity to Be a Top Program

St. Frances Academy, the oldest African American institution in the United States, has become one of the top football programs in the country. The school produces not only D1 talent, but takes pride in the academic education it provides to their students. “We pride ourselves in making sure our students not only graduate, but they get to their universities and excel,” said Messay Hailemariam, St. Frances Academy Head Coach.