Sports

Franklin High School Athletic Director Ken Margolin and Carolyn Marano, Director of Inclusive Education for Special Olympics NJ. The township schools’ Unified Sports programs are set to be significantly expanded next school year, thanks to substantial “seed money” from Special Olympics NJ. The non-profit, dedicated to providing sporting opportunities to children with disabilities, is investing between $50,000 and $100,000 in …

Bruce Medley, second from left, receiving a commendation at a 2016 Township Council meeting. Bruce Medley, a Hall of Fame basketball player and the township’s longtime recreation coordinator, died May 26 at St. Peter’s University Medical Center. He was 63. Medley served as recreation coordinator since 2002. He was also a member of the township’s Municipal Alliance for the Prevention …

Warriors’ shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer tags out a JP Stevens’ runner during their opening round game in the NJSIAA North II Group IV tournament. A towering first-pitch home run by Joshua Kuroda-Grauer set the tone in the Franklin High School Warriors baseball team’s 2-1 win over JP Stevens High School in the opening round of the NJSIAA North II Group IV …

Franklin High School was the site May 24 for the varsity Somerset track and field championships. Teams from throughout the region – including Hillsborough, Pingry, Immaculata, North Plainfield and Bernards – competed for bragging rights and advancement in the championship series. Following is a photo gallery highlighting some of the Warriors’ efforts:

A Bernards player gets thrown out at second during the May 19 game against the Warriors. Strong hitting and speedy base running powered the Franklin High School baseball Warriors over the Bernards Mountaineers, 3-2, on May 19. Bernards took a 1-0 lead in the second inning, but the Warriors bounced back in their half of the third inning, plating two …

FHS Unified Track shot putter Joe Wood prepares to launch during the May 18 meet. Joe Wood strode to the throwing circle with a determined look on his face, cradling the 6-pound shot put in his right hand. With his left foot firmly braced against the stop board, Joe brought the silver ball up to level with his right ear, …

FHS pitcher Myles Castillo delivers during the Warriors’ May 13 game against Pingry. The Franklin High School baseball Warriors scored seven runs on five hits on their come-from-ahead victory over Pingry on May 13. Franklin took an early 2-1 lead in the first inning, only to lose it in the next frame when Pingry scored twice. The teams matched runs …

Julia Gabryszewski delivers a pitch during the FHS Warriors May 13 game against Mount St. Mary. Freshman Zoe Ling went 2 for 3 and knocked in Franklin’s only run in the softball Warriors’ 3-1 loss to Mount St. Mary on May 13. Junior Julia Gabryszewski gave up three hits and three runs, only one of them earned, while walking three …

Steve Kalafer (Photo: Somerset Patriots.) Submitted by Somerset Patriots. The Somerset Patriots have announced that the team’s Chairman Emeritus, Steve Kalafer, passed away on April 21 from cancer at the age of 71. “We are completely heartbroken by Steve’s passing,” said Somerset Patriots President/General Manager Patrick McVerry. “Everyone who ever came into contact with him over the years knows just …

Anyone looking to shed some unwanted baseball or softball equipment, or who may need some, can still find help at the inaugural Franklin Township Baseball League Equipment Swap. The second drop-off day is from 9 a.m. to noon March 27, and swap/pick-up day is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 27. Swappable items include baseball pants, batting gloves, belts, cleats, …