Hana Pa'a: DB Akil Francisco Signs NLI

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Hana Pa'a: DB Akil Francisco Signs NLI

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For defensive back Akil Francisco, payback is a University of Hawaii football scholarship.

On Wednesday, Francisco, who will be an Encinal High (Alameda, Calif.) senior in the fall, fulfilled a family promise when he pledged to join the Warriors in 2017.
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/de ... -warriors/
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A senseless loss of life for someone so young. Glad to hear that Akil is still on-board with the Warriors.
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Looks like Wyoming was trying to poach Akil Francisco. Coaches Rolovich, Hynson and Suiaunoa paid a visit to him yesterday. Today Francisco cancelled his trip to Wyoming, confirmed his commitment to UH and closed down his recruiting.
https://twitter.com/Kilybo_20/status/821835211348459520 https://twitter.com/Kilybo_20/status/822106818423885824

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Way to keep your commitment!
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https://twitter.com/Kilybo_20/status/825916747966320640 https://twitter.com/Kilybo_20/status/825916455120035842 https://twitter.com/Kilybo_20/status/825906585281064960

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Great article on Akil Francisco:

High school football star fulfills mom’s dying wish with college scholarship
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2017/02/01/ ... holarship/

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uhwarriors wrote:Great article on Akil Francisco:

High school football star fulfills mom’s dying wish with college scholarship
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2017/02/01/ ... holarship/
Very inspiring story of perseverance that make it very easy to rout for this kid. Another good student athlete to the mix.
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