The Franklin High School boys’ soccer team bounced back after its heartbreaking loss to Hillsborough by beating up on Passaic Charter, 6-0 on October 11. Senior Tyler Kobylinski scored twice in the contest, the first in the first period on an assist from Senior Kwaku Owusu, and the second in the second half, on an assist from Senior Ilyas Jaber. …
Read More »Dugouts For FHS Baseball, Softball Varsity Among Potential District Projects
The varsity baseball and softball teams may soon have dugouts on their fields. (File photo.) Dugouts for Franklin High School’s varsity baseball and softball teams are among the projects schools officials will be discussing with the district’s architects. The Board of Education at its September 23 meeting approved a $55,000 contract with SSP Architects for the dugouts’ design, bidding and …
Read More »FHS Sports: Field Hockey Battles Somerville To 1-1 Draw, Thrills Fans In Overtime
Franklin Goalie Rebecca Russo, in helmet, gets a hug from a teammate after putting aside 20 scoring attempts during the Lady Warriors’ October 7 game against Somerville. Perhaps the most exciting part of the Franklin High School field hockey team’s October 7 battle against Somerville was a period in which no goals were scored. Sure, there was excitement in the …
Read More »FHS Sports: Linden Tigers Best Warriors’ Soccer Squad
The Franklin High School boys’ soccer team fell to Linden September 30 by a score of 1-0. Linden maintained its perfect record with the win. 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 the Eight Villages. …
Read More »FHS Sports: Mt. St. Mary’s Blanks Warriors In Field Hockey, 8-0
The Franklin High School field hockey team fell to Mt. St. Mary’s 8-0 on September 27. Warrior goalie Rebecca Russo had nine stops on the day. 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 the Eight …
Read More »FHS Sports: Lady Warriors Soccer Edged By Watchung Hills In OT
Franklin’s Victoria Petra smothers the ball during the Lady Warriors’ contest against Watchung Hills on September 22. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors soccer team lost a 2-1 heartbreaker in overtime to Watchung Hills on September 22. There were less than 15 minutes left in the Lady Warriors soccer teams’ match against Watchung Hills when junior Jessica Shea found the …
Read More »FHS Sports: Warriors Field Hockey Falls To Somerville
The Franklin High School field hockey team fell to Somerville High School 7-0 on September 21. With the loss, the Warriors fall to 2-4 overall and 1-3 within the Skylands Conference. 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 …
Read More »FHS Sports: Warrior Field Hockey Falls To Voorhees
The Franklin High School Warriors field hockey team had a hard time starting up against Voorhees High School, dropping their match against the Vikings, 3-1. Voorhees consistently kept the Warriors deep in their own territory, and kept the pressure on their goalie, junior Rebecca Russo, who had 12 saves on the day. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …
Read More »FHS Sports: Boys Soccer Warriors Best North Plainfield, 4-0
The Franklin High Boys’ soccer team finally notched a “W” on September 13, topping North Plainfield High School 4-0. Senior Ilyas Jaber punched in one goal in each of the two halves, and senior Miguel Reyes-Rivera scored a goal and an assist to lead the Warrior effort. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
Read More »FHS Sports: Football Warriors Drop Home Opener To Ridge, 45-7
The Franklin High School Warriors football team is off to a rough start this season, dropping its home opener on September 11 for its second loss. The Warriors could not contain an explosive Ridge High School, which went on to win the contest, 45-7. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …
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