Boys’ Basketball

FROM DOWNTOWN – Senior Jake Novielli, No. 22, sinks one of his 10 three-point shots during the February 10 SCT game against Bernards. To say Franklin High School’s Jake Novielli was locked-in from the three-point zone during teh Warriors’ February 10 game against Bernards would be an understatement. The 6″2′ Senior hit sank 10 shots from downtown, scoring a total …

WE’RE JAMMIN’ – Daniel Okafor makes a statement in the final minutes of the Warriors’ February 9 game against Newark Tech. Senior Cameron Snowden led all scorers with 31 points in the Franklin High School boys’ basketball team’s 76-60 win over Newark Tech on February 9. Snowden also pulled in six rebounds and had a block and two steals. Franklin …

The six seniors on the Franklin High School boys’ basketball team were recognized at Senior Night on February 3. Each senior was given a swag bag and a personalized basketball. The seniors honored were: Cameron Snowdon Samuele Mattia Jahlil Williams Darnell Marche Jake Novielli Daniel Okafor Here are some scenes from the event:

Darnell Marche looks for an open teammate during the Warriors’ game against Somerville on February 3. The Franklin High School boys’ basketball team’s winning streak is now at seven, thanks to the fast-paced 58-54 win over Somerville on February 3. The squad’s six seniors were feted before the game at Senior Night, and all saw significant playing time. The victory …

Samuele Mattia is fouled as he goes up for a shot during the Warriors’ January 31 game against Piscataway. The Franklin High School Warriors basketball team extended their winning streak to six on January 31, dominating the Piscataway Superchiefs, 73-48. The game got off to a slow start, with Piscataway grabbing a short-lived lead. But the Warriors soon started putting …

Senior Cameron Snowden goes up for two of his 20 points in the Warriors’ December 29 game against JP Stevens High School. Bad passing leading to converted turnovers stung the Franklin High School Warriors’ basketball team in their December 29 game against JP Stevens of Edison. The Hawks took advantage of just about every opportunity they were given to score …

The Franklin High School Warriors basketball team used steals and three-point shots to power their way over the Union High School Farmers on December 27, 62-49. The Warriors’ big frame was the second. Entering the quarter leading 18-16, Franklin shut down the Farmers, outscoring them 15-8 and leaving the court with a 33-24 lead. Franklin narrowly outscored Union in the …