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ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO! – Runners take off in the Garden State Track Club’s 10-Miler March 23 in Colonial Park. An estimated 700 runners took part in the race. Close to 900 runners from New Jersey and elsewhere were estimated to toe the line on March 23 at the annual Garden State Track Club’s 10-Miler and Cookie chase …

Franklin middle school basketballers gathered at the Franklin Youth Center march 15 for the finals of the annual Medley’s March Madness basketball tournament. The day featured basketball skills competitions, a dunking contest, giveaways and, of course, basketball. The event is named for the late Bruce Medley, a Parks & Recreation department staffer who created the Franklin Youth Initiative, which centered …

The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team won a decisive 56-33 victory over Old Bridge High School to advance to the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 4 tournament on February 27. The Lady Warriors jumped to an early lead, ending the first quarter with a 19-9 lead. But it was in the second quarter, when Franklin …

A LITTLE HELP – Senior Precious Wheeler looks for an open teammate during the Lady Warriors’ February 15 game against Gil St. Bernard’s. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors’ basketball team’s dreams of a trip to the Somerset County Tournament finals ended February 15 with a 61-34 loss to top-seeded Gil St. Bernard’s Gil dominated early, running up a 21-6 …

SHOOTING TWO – Senior Christian Lewis is fouled as he attempts a shot during the Warriors February 14 game against Hopewell Valley. The Franklin High School boys’ basketball team’s losing streak stretched to 14 on February 14, with a 43-31 loss too Hopewell Valley. The Warriors’ shooters went cold after the first quarter, which Hopewell Valley took 17-14. The Warriors …

The Franklin High School boys’ basketball team seniors were given their senior night celebration on February 14. The players were each given a mounted copy of their jersey. The players honored were: Devin Portrick Christian Lewis Nyle McEachin Allan Alvarez, Jr. Brandon Thomas Jaden Thomas Shaylen Patel Managers: Kyarra Santana Sophia Kawah Alexa Estevez Here are some scenes from the …

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 …