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The seniors on the Franklin High School winter cheer squad were honored with their senior night on February 14. The team members were presented with flowers and a gift as they walked up the red carpet, accompanied by friends and family. Team members honored were: Kalani Thompson Autumn Ince Maya Azar Ava Ling Gabriella Fernandez Zaniya Huggins Stay ‘In the …

The two seniors on the Franklin High School girls’ basketball team were honored before the February 13 game against Phillipsburg. Precious Wheeler and Ja’Kyla Culver were presented with flowers and ceremonial basketballs. Stay ‘In the Know,’ subscribe to the Franklin Reporter & Advocate! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …

PROUD COACHES – Franklin Middle School girls’ basketball team head coach Tiana Jackson, right, and assistant coach Kennady Schenck with the championship trophy the team won on February 13. The new coaching staff for the Franklin Middle School girl’s basketball team did not enter their premiere year thinking championship, but that’s just what happened on February 13. The team, led …

NO STRESS – Precious Wheeler reacts to a play during the Lady Warriors’ February 13 game against Phillipsburg. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team ended their regular season on a high note on February 13, beating the Phillipsburg Stateliners by a convincing 56-19. Franklin started out strong with a 13-point run from the tipoff before Phillipsburg could get …

LINING UP THE SHOT – Senior Precious Wheeler prepares to sink one of the three free-throws she converted during the February 8 SCIT game against Pingry. It was touch-and-go for most of the game, but the Franklin High School Lady Warriors mounted an explosive fourth quarter to top Pingry, 57-49, in the Somerset County Tournament quarterfinal round on February 8. …

DOUBLE-TEAMED – Freshman Lady Warrior Nola Bright looks for an open teammate during the January 2, 2025 game against Pingry. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team on January 2 stopped a six-game skid and handed The Pingry School their first defeat this season with a 59-49 win. The win was powered by Sophomore Aleah Sunkin’s double-double, with a …

MAKING HER MOVE – Sophomore Aleah Sunkins drives to the basket for two of her game-leading 22 points December 17 against Hunterdon Central. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team made what can only be described as a statement win in their season opener December 17, giving the Hunterdon Central Red Devils a 56-16 thumping. Franklin took a quick …

Franklin Township was introduced to its middle and high school girls’ and boys’ basketball teams at a special “Midnight Madness” program at Franklin High School. The athletes participated in some basketball skills games, then played in short scrimmages pitting high school teams against middle school teams. Here are some scenes from the event:   Stay ‘In the Know,’ subscribe to …

Precious Wheeler. (Photo: FHS Athletics.) Surrounded by friends, family and well-wishers in the Franklin High School gym, Lady Warrior Precious Wheeler on November 13 made it official: She’ll be playing for the Rutgers University Lady Knights next year. After announcing her intention in September, Wheeler signed her commitment papers on the same boards that helped her earn the Rutgers jersey, …

THEY GOT THE TREATS – Some of the children who participated in the October 29 Trunk or Treat fundraiser for the Franklin High School Dance Team. The Franklin High School Dance Team took its fundraising for a national competition to Jersey Mike’s in Veronica Plaza on October 29. The team has qualified for the Universal Dance Association National in Orlando, …