Honoring and Recognizing Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School On Winning the 2026 PIAA Class 1A Boys’ Basketball State Championship WHEREAS, The City Council of Philadelphia takes great pride in recognizing student-athlete who embody the spirit of perseverance, discipline, and excellence, representing the heart and hustle of our City on the Commonwealth’s biggest stage; and WHEREAS, Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School, a proud and enduring institution grounded in the principles of scholarship, leadership, and cultural awareness, has long been an integral part of the 7th District, serving as a pillar of opportunity and empowerment while shaping generations of students to excel both academically and within their communities; and WHEREAS, Building on this strong foundation, the Sankofa Freedom Academy Warriors Boys’ Basketball Team has emerged as a powerful reflection of the school’s values in action, demonstrating discipline, resilience, and unity throughout their season while bringing pride and recognition to their school community and the City of Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, On March 19, 2026, the Sankofa Freedom Academy Warriors reached the pinnacle of Pennsylvania high school sports by capturing the PIAA Class 1A Boys’ Basketball State Championship with a hard-fought victory over Neighborhood Academy at the Giant Center in Hershey; and WHEREAS, The Warriors were led by standout senior Nafis Dubose, whose championship performance capped off a legendary career as the all-t…
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