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FOCUS – Jamila McRiney takes a moment before sinking the first of two free-throws with seconds left in the Somerset County Tournament game against Gil St. Bernard’s. Aleah Sunkins scored a double-double and Alissa Myers sunk the 100th 3-point shot of her career during the Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team’s upset victory over Gil St. Bernard’s February 14 …

The seven seniors on the Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball squad were honored February 5 before their game against Bridgewater-Raritan. The girls were given swag baskets as they walked up a red carpet, accompanied by family and friends. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter …

READY TO SHOOT – Aleah Sunkins prepares to shoot a free-throw during the Lady Warriors February 5 game against Bridgewater-Raritan. Aleah Sunkins scored 27 points February 5 to lead the Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team to a decisive 70-50 win over Bridgewater-Raritan at home. In addition to leading all scorers, the Junior forward recorded five rebounds, three assists, …

ON HIS WAY – Franklin High School senior Miles Muldrow thanks the Board of Education January 29 after it approved his request for early graduation. Muldrow will attend and play football for the University of Delaware. For the first time in program history, a Franklin High School senior football player will graduate on February 1, the same day he will …

FOCUS – Lady Warriors Sophomore Nola Bright prepares for a free-throw during the January 24 game against St. Rose. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team rose to the occasion at the More Than A Highlight Showcase event on January 24, defeating St. Rose 60-29. The Showcase is meant to highlight girls’ basketball talent, and featured play from teams …

CAN’T STOP HER – Franklin’s Alivia Stewart has her eyes on the goal January 5 during the Lady Warriors’ game against Watchung Hills. Junior Alivia Stewart led the Lady Warriors to an overwhelming win over Watchung Hills January 5, powering Franklin to a 71-25 victory. Stewart led all players with 19 points, and also recorded seven rebounds, two assists, a …

IN THE ZONE – Isiah Pennyfeather attempts a layup during the Warriors’ December 16 game against Bridgewater-Raritan. The game could have gone either way up until the last few minutes, but in the end the Bridgewater-Raritan Panthers outlasted the Franklin High School Warrior basketball team, 70-63, handing the Warriors their first loss this season. Not helping was the Warriors’ 44% …

GETTING CENTERED – Jah’Naad Cady calms himself before sinking two free throws to tie the Warriors’ home opener against Morristown Beard December 12. The Franklin High School basketball Warriors’ season opener was not for the faint of heart, from the overcome double-digit deficit, to the blown double-digit lead, to the thrilling finish in which the Warriors emerged victorious, 66-62, over …

SIGNING DAY – Miles Muldrow and Casey Gomez Miranda at the signing day ceremony December 4 in the Franklin High School gym. Two Franklin High School Warriors set to play for Division 1 teams were honored December 4 with a signing day ceremony. Football player Miles Muldrow and softball player Casey Gomez Miranda signed their National Letters of Intent before …

NEW AD – Anthony Brito thanks the Board of Education October 28 after he was named the new Franklin High School Athletic Director. The Board of Education on October 28 picked a seasoned veteran to be the next Franklin High School Athletic Director. Anthony Brito, a 27-year district veteran, previously served as Assistant Athletic Director. Don’t Miss Out! No other …