The Franklin High School girls’ tennis team split the two doubles matches, but fell short in singles as the Lady Warriors were defeated by the Mountaineers on October 12, 3-2. In Second Singles, Franklin’s Aditi Jacob defeated Maddie Ahlbeck 6-2 and 6-3. Franklin also took First Doubles, with Dhruvl Mehta and Christina Midgette defeating the Mountaineers’ Chloe Capuano and Emma …
Read More »FHS Sports: Field Hockey Falls To Watchung Hills
The Franklin High School field hockey team couldn’t overcome the aggressive offense posed by Watchung Hills on October 12, falling 8-0. Lady Warriors goalie, Junior Rebecca Russo, posted 15 saves on the day. With the loss, Franklin falls to 3-10-1 overall, and 1-8-1 in the Skyland Conference. Here are some scenes from the game:
Read More »FHS Sports: Cross-Country Team Honors Seniors
The ceremony was attended by friends and family. The eight Seniors on the Franklin High School cross-country team had their day on October 12. Sponsored by the Franklin Athletics Booster Club, the Class of 2022’s Senior Night was held in the afternoon at Warrior Stadium. The Seniors honored were Tedros AberaBlessing AssoumanyKiara CharlesChristopher CostaSrividiya KoppoluKevin LuckAmav SatishLeo TwomblyCyprianni Stewart Also …
Read More »FHS Sports: Lady Warriors Soccer Downs Colonia, 2-0
The Franklin High School girls’ soccer team bested the Colonia Patriots 2-0 October 11. Freshman Arden Gray put the Lady Warriors on the board in the first period with an assist by Raquel Garces. Anahi Balbuena added an insurance goal in the second period. With the win, the Lady Warriors improve to 3-8-2 overall and 1-7-1 in the Skyland Conference. …
Read More »FHS Sports: Warriors Soccer Blanks Passaic Charter, 6-0
The Franklin High School boys’ soccer team bounced back after its heartbreaking loss to Hillsborough by beating up on Passaic Charter, 6-0 on October 11. Senior Tyler Kobylinski scored twice in the contest, the first in the first period on an assist from Senior Kwaku Owusu, and the second in the second half, on an assist from Senior Ilyas Jaber. …
Read More »Dugouts For FHS Baseball, Softball Varsity Among Potential District Projects
The varsity baseball and softball teams may soon have dugouts on their fields. (File photo.) Dugouts for Franklin High School’s varsity baseball and softball teams are among the projects schools officials will be discussing with the district’s architects. The Board of Education at its September 23 meeting approved a $55,000 contract with SSP Architects for the dugouts’ design, bidding and …
Read More »FHS Sports: Field Hockey Battles Somerville To 1-1 Draw, Thrills Fans In Overtime
Franklin Goalie Rebecca Russo, in helmet, gets a hug from a teammate after putting aside 20 scoring attempts during the Lady Warriors’ October 7 game against Somerville. Perhaps the most exciting part of the Franklin High School field hockey team’s October 7 battle against Somerville was a period in which no goals were scored. Sure, there was excitement in the …
Read More »FHS Sports Gallery: Warriors Soccer Falls To Hillsborough
The Franklin High School boys’ soccer team fell to the Hillsborough raiders October 6, 1-0. With the loss, the Warriors fall to 3-6 overall, and 3-4 in the Skyland Conference. Here are some scenes from the game:
Read More »FHS Sports: Linden Tigers Best Warriors’ Soccer Squad
The Franklin High School boys’ soccer team fell to Linden September 30 by a score of 1-0. Linden maintained its perfect record with the win. The loss drops Franklin’s record to 3-5 overall and 3-4 in the Skyland Conference. Here are some scenes from the game:
Read More »FHS Sports: Mt. St. Mary’s Blanks Warriors In Field Hockey, 8-0
The Franklin High School field hockey team fell to Mt. St. Mary’s 8-0 on September 27. Warrior goalie Rebecca Russo had nine stops on the day. With the loss, Franklin falls to 2-6 overall, and 1-5 in the Skyland Conference. Here are some scenes from the game:
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