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EYES ON THE PRIZE – Precious Wheeler goes up for a shot during the February 9 game against North Star Academy. Sophomore Precious Wheeler recorded a double-double in the Franklin High School girls’ basketball team’s 54-38 win over North Star Academy on February 9. Wheeler scored 12 points and pulled down 13 rebounds while recording four blocks during the game.

The three playing and two manager seniors on the Franklin High School girls’ basketball team received their special night February 7. The honorees were walked a courtside red carpet by escorts after they were given flowers and a swag bag.

Franklin’s Precious Wheeler powers through Pennington defenders during the Lady Warriors’ February 7 game against the Red Hawks. The Franklin High School girls’ basketball team played a strong first half in their February 7 game against The Pennington School. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the Lady Warriors’ game fell apart in the second half, while the …

The six seniors on the Franklin High School boys’ basketball team were recognized at Senior Night on February 3. Each senior was given a swag bag and a personalized basketball.

Darnell Marche looks for an open teammate during the Warriors’ game against Somerville on February 3. The Franklin High School boys’ basketball team’s winning streak is now at seven, thanks to the fast-paced 58-54 win over Somerville on February 3. The squad’s six seniors were feted before the game at Senior Night, and all saw significant playing time.

Seniors on the Franklin High School bowling team and cheer squad were honored February 2. The bowling team’s senior night took place at Bowlero in Green Brook, while the cheer squad seniors received their honors at the halftime of the Lady Warriors’ basketball game against Warren Hills.

Iyanna Cotten led all Lady Warrior scorers in the February 2 game against Warren Hills. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team stretched their winning streak to two games February 2 with a 47-42 win over Warren Hills. Junior Iyanna Cotten led all Franklin scorers with 12 points. She also had a rebound, five assists, one block and six …

Samuele Mattia is fouled as he goes up for a shot during the Warriors’ January 31 game against Piscataway. The Franklin High School Warriors basketball team extended their winning streak to six on January 31, dominating the Piscataway Superchiefs, 73-48. The game got off to a slow start, with Piscataway grabbing a short-lived lead.

Members of the boys’ and girls’ winter track teams. It was Senior Night January 31 for the Franklin High School boys’ and girls’ winter track teams. A total of 17 athletes made their way down the red carpet during halftime of the JV basketball game against Piscataway.

The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team was dominated January 12 by Rutgers Prep, losing 72-42. With the loss, the Lady Warriors fall to 4-6 overall and 3-3 in the Skyland Conference.