Girls’ Basketbnall

GOING FOR TWO – Senior Alissa Myers goes up for two of her game-leading 20 points March 5 in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV championship game against Hillsborough. Fourth-quarter domination by the Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team led to victory March 5 in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 4 tournament championship round. The Lady Warriors overwhelmed the …

FREE THROWING – Junior Alivia Stewart prepares to sink one of her five free throws during the March 3 Central Jersey Group 4 semi-final against Jackson. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team continued their roughshod treatment of opponents in the Central Jersey Group 4 tournament on March 3, barreling past Jackson Township, 66-34, in the semi-final round. Don’t …

PATIENCE – Lady Warrior Aleah Sunkins waits to take her shot during the February 28 CJ Group 4 quarterfinals game against the Freehold Township Patriots. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team on February 28 did what they should have done to a lower-seeded team in the CJ Group 4 quarterfinals: they gave them a drubbing. It looked in …

TEEING UP – Junior Alivia Stewart prepares to sink one of her six free throws in the February 26 NJSIAA CJ Group 4 Tournament game against Manalapan High School. The top-seeded Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team won big in their NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 4 Tournament first round game on February 26, dominating Manalapan High School 75-17. The Lady …

FOR THE BUCKET – Junior Aleah Sunkins goes up for two of her game-leading 21 points February 21 during the Somerset County Tournament finals against Rutgers Prep at Montgomery High School. It took them a few minutes to get themselves settled, but the Rutgers Prep Argonauts soon established their dominance over the Franklin Township Lady Warriors basketball team February 21 …

FOCUS – Jamila McRiney takes a moment before sinking the first of two free-throws with seconds left in the Somerset County Tournament game against Gil St. Bernard’s. Aleah Sunkins scored a double-double and Alissa Myers sunk the 100th 3-point shot of her career during the Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team’s upset victory over Gil St. Bernard’s February 14 …

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. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter …

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 …