Congrats to the Khepera Suns for coming in third place in the Southeastern Regional Charter League! Last year the Suns were in last place but with hard work they have turned their basketball program around. The Suns overcame many challenges during the regular season such as injuries and the transfer of key players. But the team used Ujima to finish the season with a record setting 6 wins, and for the first time in the Suns history they clinched a playoff spot.  The Khepera Suns entered the playoffs as the 5^th seed and the underdog against a seasoned Mariana Bracetti team who had been favored to win the championship. In a shocking upset the Khepera Suns won the game 35 to 25. The game was tied with two minutes but a big 3 pointer by Luis Martinez along with a few baskets from Gregory Brown catapulted the Suns to their first playoff win in history. Luis Martinez finished with an amazing 18 point performance and Gregory Brown finished with 9 points.

The upset win was shocking to the outside community but it was not shocking to those affiliated with the program. Over the past 3 years the team has played in over 20 games per year. Furthermore, most of the players play for Brother Marvin’s Mature Cradle Flames AAU team. In the next round of the playoff the Suns came up short against a tall Hardy Williams team and finished the season with the third place trophy. Since the team started in 2007 they have worked hard to develop young players so that one day those players would develop the program into a formidable opponent. Spectators who watched the game praised the team for playing the right way. The suns used this momentum to earn a team record 4 wins in the public league.

We are so thankful for our Zulu seniors who will be graduating this year. We are thankful for Luis Martinez (captain) who became the first player in Khepera Suns history to be come a public league all star. We are also thankful for Tajee Carroll (captain), Drew Jones and Damir Williams who represented our program very well. The younger Suns are eager to carry on this energy into next season. Special thanks to our Assistant Coach Brother Ronald Wade and the Team Dad Brother Damone Jones who volunteered their services at every game. Give thanks to Baba Isaac for his leadership and hard work with the team. Give thanks to Brother Atiba for his hard work an Assistant Coach as well as Bro. Dean, Sister Yasmeen, Bro. Goodman Mama Hall and the entire Khepera community.

Thank you, Coach Marvin

The Khepera Suns played came up short in a very competitive game against the defending champions Richard Allen Charter School. The final score was Khepera Suns 17 and Richard Allen 24. The Khepera Suns were led by Luis Martinez's 9 points. In the second game Hardy William's full court pressure was just too much for the young Khepera Suns team. The Khepera Suns applied their own full court pressure in a comeback attempt but it wasn't enough. The final score was Hardy Williams 30 and Khepera Suns 18. The Khepera Suns were led by Luis's Martinez's 11 points. In Khepera's third game their down low presence helped them to defeat Global Leadership Academy. The Suns won by 14 points earning their first win of the season. Drew Jones led the team in scoring with 11 points. In the fourth game Khepera could not withstand Hardy William's down low presence and full court pressure in a 29 to 10 loss. That brings Khepera's overall record to 1 win and 3 losses. The Khepera Suns were determined to turn their season around with a 17 to 6 win over People for People and a 35 to 12 win over Preforming Arts. The game results for the next two games were Khepera 24 Christopher Columbus 28 and Khepera 24 and Young Scholars 23. On Dec 12, Khepera had two disappointing performances bringing our overall record to 4 wins and 6 losses. The season and playoffs have been pushed back due to the snowstorm. However, the Khepera Suns has clinched a playoff spot for the first time ever. The first round of the playoffs will begin on January 16th. More information on the playoff game will be posted in the near future. The Khepera Suns closed the season out with two victories. The suns ran their offensive plays to perfection to win a close game versus Cristopher Columbus Charter School by the score of 26 to 23. Luis Martinez led all scores with a 13 point performance. The season ended with a 24 to 17 victory over performance arts bringing our record to 6 wins and 6 losses. Aleem Griffith led the team in scoring with 8 points. The Khepera Suns will play in its first playoff game in history on January 16 at 10:30. The location of the game is the Police Athletic League located at 59th and Elmwood in Southwest Philadelphia.

We invite you to our second annual Parent Staff Basketball Game. It was a stunning upset when the parents beat the the staff by four points at Simon last year. However, the staff worked out this past summer and are looking to avenge that lost. We are asking the participants to give a small donation to benefit the Khepera Suns Basketball Program. Payments can be received by Coach Marvin at Khepera Charter School.

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