Korey Francis, a junior guard for the Bonner & Prendergast Friars, has become the centerpiece of a season defined by unity and relentless cohesion.
Arriving as a freshman under new coach Billy Cassidy, Francis quickly forged a bond with teammates Kam Jackson and Jakeem Carroll that would shape the team’s identity.
Championship Milestones
The Friars captured the District 12 Class 5A crown and then translated that momentum into a PIAA title, the program’s first state championship since 1988.
Francis’s statistical footprint was equally striking. He averaged 21.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.3 blocks per game, and erupted for 34 points and 10 assists in the PCL quarterfinal against Archbishop Ryan.
His adaptability shone throughout the state tournament, where he posted 24.6 points per game on 57.9% shooting, delivering 28 points against Selinsgrove and Upper Dublin, 24 against Springfield and 25 against Upper Moreland.
Recognition and Legacy
The accolades followed, with Francis named the 2026 All‑Delco Boys Basketball Player of the Year and earning a spot on the All‑Delco team alongside Kam Jackson, Mikey Mita, Grayson Golek, Ian Williams and Silas Graham. His leadership, rooted in the lessons of players like Deuce Ketner and Kevin Rucker, underscores a program reborn.