MaxPreps Preseason High School Football Top 25: No. 4 St. Frances Academy

By Zack Poff Jun 15, 2020, 11:00am

More than 20 Panthers own at least one offer from Power 5 programs.

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St. Frances Academy loaded once again.


Head coach: Henry Russell

Last season: 11-1, No. 5 national ranking
Head coach Henry Russell
Head coach Henry Russell
File photo by Catalina Fragoso
Key Players



LB | 5-11 | 205 | Sr.
The 2021 Tennessee commit will be the leader on a very talented defense.

CB | 5-11 | 170 | Sr.
A first-team selection on the MaxPreps' Junior All-American squad last season.

DL | 6-4 | 320 | Sr.
The 2021 Tennessee commit is one of the most dominant defensive lineman in the country.

DL | 6-4 | 250 | Jr.
Recently transfer from Ocoee (Fla.) and checks in as the No. 2 strong-side defensive end in the Class of 2022.

DL | 6-4 | 245 | Jr.
Helps fill out one of the best defensive lines in high school football.
Linebacker Aaron Willis
Linebacker Aaron Willis
File photo by Catalina Fragoso
Notable Games

Sept. 12 — at No. 8 Duncanville (Texas)


Sept. 25 — vs. Liberty (Henderson, Nev.)

Oct. 2 — vs. Palmetto (Miami)

Nov. 13 — at No. 1 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)
Defensive lineman Derrick Moore
Defensive lineman Derrick Moore
File photo by Greg Payan
Summary

The Baltimore power has emerged as one of the marquee programs in the country, finishing in the Top 10 in each of the last three seasons. The Panthers have gone 44-3 since 2016 and have the talent to finish 2020 as the country's No. 1 squad.