High School Sports

The Franklin High School boys’ basketball team made a late-game push January 6 in their contest against Hunterdon Central, but came up short, 68-66. The Red Devils controlled most of the game, despite blowing a 9-point lead early. But Franklin did not go down easily, fighting back at various points during the night. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …

The Lady Warriors basketball team is among five FHS teams whose seasons have been paused for coronavirus-related reasons. (File photo). The seasons of five Franklin High School athletic teams have been put on hold until early January for coronavirus-related reasons, district officials said on December 21. The teams affected are boys’ and girls’ basketball, bowling, swimming and wrestling. Don’t Miss …

Senior Christina Midgette recorded a double-double December 17 in the Lady Warriors’ losing effort to Rutgers Prep, 60-34. Midgette finished the game with 18 points and 11 rebounds. 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 High School principal Nicholas Solomon listens to a question during the December 6 football head coach forum. About 40 township residents showed up December 6 at Franklin High School to tell the school administration who they wanted as the next head coach of the varsity football team. There were others in attendance who said they were agnostic about the …

Flanked by her mother, Lisa, and FHS Athletic Director Ken Margolin, Lady Warrior Christina Midgette signs her letter of intent to attend and play basketball for Colgate University. Lady Mamba’s going to Colgate. Christina Midgette, the 5’11” forward looking to lead the Lady Warriors basketball team this season, made it official during a short Letter of Intent signing ceremony November …

Former FHS football head coach John Paczkowski has resigned after four seasons leading the Warriors to pursue a school administrative career. (File photo). Franklin High School football head coach John Paczkowski has resigned his position, opting to end his 27-year coaching career to pursue one in school administration. Paczkowski, who amassed an 11-29 record in four seasons as the Warriors …

The Franklin High School Warriors football team played hard against East Brunswick on October 29, but they could not overcome both the Bears and the weather. The season’s final game was much closer than the 20-14 score would imply; Franklin’s defense prevented a much wider gap in the final tally. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

The Franklin High School girls’ soccer team extended its winning streak October 27 by defeating the Edison High School Eagles, 1-0. The winning and only goal came early in the first half, when Junior Anabel Makutonin fed Junior Jessica Shea. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …

The Franklin High School boys’ soccer team played to a 1-1 tie October 25 against Gil St. Bernards. Gil struck first with a goal after the 14-minute mark of the second half. 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 …

Warriors’ Junior Quasim Ashford celebrates with teammates after scoring one of his three touchdowns October 22. The Franklin High School football Warriors celebrated homecoming October 22 by notching the squad’s first win this season, 34-27 over the Plainfield Cardinals. Junior Quasim Ashford accounted for 18 of those points, and was the Warriors’ go-to carrier for most of the game. Don’t …