NO STRESS – Precious Wheeler reacts to a play during the Lady Warriors’ February 13 game against Phillipsburg. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team ended their regular season on a high note on February 13, beating the Phillipsburg Stateliners by a convincing 56-19. Franklin started out strong with a 13-point run from the tipoff before Phillipsburg could get …
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LINING UP THE SHOT – Senior Precious Wheeler prepares to sink one of the three free-throws she converted during the February 8 SCIT game against Pingry. It was touch-and-go for most of the game, but the Franklin High School Lady Warriors mounted an explosive fourth quarter to top Pingry, 57-49, in the Somerset County Tournament quarterfinal round on February 8. …
Read More »FHS Sports: Lady Warriors End Losing Streak And Pingry’s Unbeaten Streak
DOUBLE-TEAMED – Freshman Lady Warrior Nola Bright looks for an open teammate during the January 2, 2025 game against Pingry. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team on January 2 stopped a six-game skid and handed The Pingry School their first defeat this season with a 59-49 win. The win was powered by Sophomore Aleah Sunkin’s double-double, with a …
Read More »FHS Sports: Lady Warrior Basketball Opens Season With Big Win Over Hunterdon Central
MAKING HER MOVE – Sophomore Aleah Sunkins drives to the basket for two of her game-leading 22 points December 17 against Hunterdon Central. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team made what can only be described as a statement win in their season opener December 17, giving the Hunterdon Central Red Devils a 56-16 thumping. Franklin took a quick …
Read More »Photo Gallery: Midnight Madness Highlights Middle, High School Basketball Teams
Franklin Township was introduced to its middle and high school girls’ and boys’ basketball teams at a special “Midnight Madness” program at Franklin High School. The athletes participated in some basketball skills games, then played in short scrimmages pitting high school teams against middle school teams. Here are some scenes from the event: Stay ‘In the Know,’ subscribe to …
Read More »FHS Sports: Precious Wheeler Signs To Play Basketball For Rutgers University
Precious Wheeler. (Photo: FHS Athletics.) Surrounded by friends, family and well-wishers in the Franklin High School gym, Lady Warrior Precious Wheeler on November 13 made it official: She’ll be playing for the Rutgers University Lady Knights next year. After announcing her intention in September, Wheeler signed her commitment papers on the same boards that helped her earn the Rutgers jersey, …
Read More »Jersey Mike’s Helps With FHS Dance Team’s Florida Goal
THEY GOT THE TREATS – Some of the children who participated in the October 29 Trunk or Treat fundraiser for the Franklin High School Dance Team. The Franklin High School Dance Team took its fundraising for a national competition to Jersey Mike’s in Veronica Plaza on October 29. The team has qualified for the Universal Dance Association National in Orlando, …
Read More »FHS Sports: Football Warriors Fall To North Brunswick, 22-20
The North Brunswick Raiders spoiled Franklin High School’s homecoming football game with a 22-20 win over the Warriors on October 25. Franklin struck first after stopping a Raider drive deep in its own territory when Senior Christian Lewis grabbed a 21-yard pass from Sophomore quarterback Jah’naad Cady. North Brunswick scored later, but a two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving Franklin with …
Read More »FHS Sports: Football And Cheer Seniors Honored With Senior Nights
It was the Franklin High School football and cheer team seniors’ turn for Senior Night honors on October 25. Six cheerleaders and 22 members of the football team received the honors. The seniors on the cheerleading squad are: Kalani Thompson Autumn Ince Maya Azar Ava Ling Gabriella Fernandez Zaniya Huggins The squad is led by head coach Lindsay Grant and …
Read More »FHS Sports: Girls’ Volleyball Seniors Have Their Night
The Franklin High School girls’ volleyball team’s seniors were honored with their Senior Night on October 24. The ceremony was held before the Lady Warriors’ match against Pingry. Those honored were: Chloe Alexandra Jackson Marina Pleconis Diya Patel Alexa Estevez Maria Kamara – Team Manager Saniya Sewnarine – Team Manager Nyasia Salley – Team Manager The team is coached by …
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