Boys’ Basketball

PREPARING THE SHOT – Sophomore Sean Duncan prepares to take a foul shot during the Warriors’ February 17 game against College Achieve Asbury Park. The Franklin High School Warriors basketball team let slip a 20-point lead against College Achieve Asbury Park on February 17, eventually falling to the Knights 75-72. Although they managed to cut seven points off the 20-point …

IN THE ZONE – Isiah Pennyfeather attempts a layup during the Warriors’ December 16 game against Bridgewater-Raritan. The game could have gone either way up until the last few minutes, but in the end the Bridgewater-Raritan Panthers outlasted the Franklin High School Warrior basketball team, 70-63, handing the Warriors their first loss this season. Not helping was the Warriors’ 44% …

GETTING CENTERED – Jah’Naad Cady calms himself before sinking two free throws to tie the Warriors’ home opener against Morristown Beard December 12. The Franklin High School basketball Warriors’ season opener was not for the faint of heart, from the overcome double-digit deficit, to the blown double-digit lead, to the thrilling finish in which the Warriors emerged victorious, 66-62, over …

SHOOTING TWO – Senior Christian Lewis is fouled as he attempts a shot during the Warriors February 14 game against Hopewell Valley. The Franklin High School boys’ basketball team’s losing streak stretched to 14 on February 14, with a 43-31 loss too Hopewell Valley. The Warriors’ shooters went cold after the first quarter, which Hopewell Valley took 17-14. Don’t Miss …

The Franklin High School boys’ basketball team seniors were given their senior night celebration on February 14. The players were each given a mounted copy of their jersey. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving …

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. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …

A PROUD MOM – Eli’Sha Brown gets a peck from his mother during the May 13 Commitment and Signing Day ceremony at Franklin High School. Eleven Franklin High School athletes on May 13 made public their commitments to continue their educations and athletic careers at a variety of colleges and universities. The athletes, their families, coaches, and friends gathered in …

The Franklin High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams won back-to-back NJSIAA Section II, Group IV tournament opening games February 21. In the first game, the Lady Warriors defeated the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders, 58-48. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are …

SCORE – Landen Miller goes up for two of his game-leading 19 points during the Warriors’ February 10 game against Bridgewater-Raritan in the Somerset County Tournament. Senior Landen Miller led all scorers with 19 points February 10 in the Franklin High School Warriors basketball teams’ 66-42 victory over Bridgewater-Raritan in the Somerset County Tournament. The Warriors dominated the entire game, …

POWERING THROUGH – Devon Riddick goes up for a shot in the Warriors’ February 8 game against Ridge. Senior Night for the Franklin High School boys’ basketball team proved sweeter than usual February 8, with the Warriors scoring a thrilling 64-61 overtime victory over Ridge. Warrior seniors stepped up, with four of them scoring in double-digits. Don’t Miss Out! No …