Girls’ Basketbnall

The seven seniors on the Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball squad were honored February 5 before their game against Bridgewater-Raritan. The girls were given swag baskets as they walked up a red carpet, accompanied by family and friends. Those honored were: Kayla Duncan Jada Sannon Samiyah Hill Angeline Pierre, Manager Alissa Myers Zayla Salas, Manager Gianna Mattia The team …

READY TO SHOOT – Aleah Sunkins prepares to shoot a free-throw during the Lady Warriors February 5 game against Bridgewater-Raritan. Aleah Sunkins scored 27 points February 5 to lead the Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team to a decisive 70-50 win over Bridgewater-Raritan at home. In addition to leading all scorers, the Junior forward recorded five rebounds, three assists, …

FOCUS – Lady Warriors Sophomore Nola Bright prepares for a free-throw during the January 24 game against St. Rose. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team rose to the occasion at the More Than A Highlight Showcase event on January 24, defeating St. Rose 60-29. The Showcase is meant to highlight girls’ basketball talent, and featured play from teams …

CAN’T STOP HER – Franklin’s Alivia Stewart has her eyes on the goal January 5 during the Lady Warriors’ game against Watchung Hills. Junior Alivia Stewart led the Lady Warriors to an overwhelming win over Watchung Hills January 5, powering Franklin to a 71-25 victory. Stewart led all players with 19 points, and also recorded seven rebounds, two assists, a …

COMPLAINT DISMISSAL UPHELD – Dismissals of complaints against former Franklin High School girls’ basketball coaches Audrey Taylor, pictured, and Darryl Robinson III, as well as district staff and administrators, were upheld October 10 by the state Commissioner of Education. (File photo). The state Education Commissioner has upheld the dismissal of complaints against two former Franklin High School girls’ basketball coaches …

The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team won a decisive 56-33 victory over Old Bridge High School to advance to the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 4 tournament on February 27. The Lady Warriors jumped to an early lead, ending the first quarter with a 19-9 lead. But it was in the second quarter, when Franklin …

A LITTLE HELP – Senior Precious Wheeler looks for an open teammate during the Lady Warriors’ February 15 game against Gil St. Bernard’s. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors’ basketball team’s dreams of a trip to the Somerset County Tournament finals ended February 15 with a 61-34 loss to top-seeded Gil St. Bernard’s Gil dominated early, running up a 21-6 …

The two seniors on the Franklin High School girls’ basketball team were honored before the February 13 game against Phillipsburg. Precious Wheeler and Ja’Kyla Culver were presented with flowers and ceremonial basketballs. Stay ‘In the Know,’ subscribe to the Franklin Reporter & Advocate! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …

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 …

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. …