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FHS Basketball: Warriors Score Big Victory Over Union, 62-49

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 …

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FHS Basketball: Lady Warriors Defeat Trenton Catholic, 66-35

Iyanna Cotton powered the Franklin High School Lady Warriors to a 6-35 victory on December 22, helping secure Franklin’s second consecutive win. Cotton, a Junior, scored eight of her point from the free -throw line, where she went 7-for-8. Sophomore Precoius Wheeler wasn’t far behind, tallying 15 points in the game. This was the second straight game the Lady Warriors …

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FHS Basketball: Lady Warriors Dominate Bridgewater-Raritan

Still smarting from a rough season-opening loss five days earlier, the Franklin High School Lady Warriors took out their frustrations on a hapless Bridgewater-Raritan team on December 20, winning 59-22. The Lady Warriors dominated the game from the tip-off, running up a quick 6-point lead before the Panthers could get on the board. Franklin ended the first quarter up 13-7, …

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Franklin High School Outstanding Fall Athletes Recognized In Ceremony

Athletes gathered in the high school auditorium for the ceremony. Franklin High School fall athletes were honored in a ceremony held at the school on November 15. Here is a list of the winners: 4-Year Letter Winners Field Hockey Samantha Gordon Rebecca Russo Molly Smith Fall Cheerleading Ariel Richards Skyler Tavarez Girls’ Soccer Anahi Balbuena Jordan Cole Madison Esser Anabel …

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Franklin Township Pop Warner 12U Team Captures Central Jersey Championship

Photos submitted by LaQuina Fladger. The Franklin Township Pop Warner 12U team bested New Brunswick on October 30, 13-0, to grab the Central Jersey Championship cup. The Warriors’ next game is on November 6, at Shabazz Stadium in Newark against Newark-Irvington. Here are some scenes from the day:

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FHS Sports: Football Warriors End Winless Season, Falling To Plainfield, 40-26

Senior Quasim Ashford stiff arms a Plainfield Cardinal during the Warriors’ game on October 21. They didn’t experience victory in eight tries this season, but Franklin High School football head coach Blair Wilson still considers his players to be winners. The Warriors finished the 2022 campaign falling to the Plainfield Cardinals 40-26 on October 21 at home. With the loss, …

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FHS Sports: FHS Football, Cheer Seniors Get Their Night

Senior football player Samuele Mattia was among those honored during senior night on October 21. Seniors on the Franklin High School football team and cheerleading squad were honored October 21, before the Warriors’ final game against Plainfield. A total of 25 football players and 10 cheerleaders were escorted through a gauntlet of cheerleaders by friends and family members. They were …

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FHS SPORTS: Cross-Country Seniors Fêted At Senior Night

The six Senior members of the Franklin High School Cross-Country teams were honored at their Senior Night on October 18. Ken Margolin, the school’s Athletic Director, told the seniors that he was “super, super proud” of what they had accomplished during the season. What most impressed him, he said, is how they had come together as a team. “You’re a …

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Township Council Approves Two Contracts

Contracts worth more than $430,000 were approved October 11 by the Township Council. The largest of the two, for $363,746.70, was for lighting for a Franklin Township Little League field at the DeKalb Avenue baseball complex. The baseball contract was awarded to Helias Construction of Cedar Park, Texas. The contract was issued through the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey …

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FHS Sports: Warriors Soccer Teams Take First Rounds In Somerset County Tournament

The Franklin High School boys’ and girls’ soccer teams won their opening rounds in the Somerset County tournament October 10 in back-to-back games in Warrior Stadium. Not only did both teams win, but they won by identical scores: the boy’s bested Immaculata 6-0 while the girls’ topped Manville, 6-0. Sophomore Arden Gray led the girls’ team with three goals, all …

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