The next chapter in a promising football family story is set to begin in Baltimore. Class of 2028 four-star defensive lineman Tyrone Elee, the younger brother of former St. Frances Academy star and current Maryland enrollee Zion Elee, is transferring to the powerhouse program.

Following in his brother's formidable footsteps, Tyrone is already generating buzz. Standing at 6-foot-3 and 240 pounds, he arrives fresh off a dominant season at Joppatowne, where he racked up 86 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, and 11 sacks. The comparisons to Zion, who was ranked as the nation's No. 5 overall player in his class, are inevitable and exciting for Panthers fans.

His arrival is a major boost for a St. Frances Academy team that is already riding high. The Panthers are coming off a 9-1 season, a No. 2 national ranking, and the 2025 Overtime Nationals championship. Head coach Messay Hailemariam's squad is now focused on defending its title as the nation's best.

The path to a repeat will be a gauntlet, featuring another elite national schedule in 2026. Key matchups against powerhouses like The Hun School (NJ), The St. James Academy (Va.), and a marquee Friday night showdown against rival IMG Academy on November 13th will test the Panthers' mettle.

For Tyrone Elee, joining this prestigious program means stepping onto a stage built for greatness. As St. Frances Academy aims to maintain its status as Maryland's top team and a national contender, all eyes will be on the newest Elee to wear the Panthers' uniform.