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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. Don’t Miss Out! No …

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. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the …

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. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …

Photo Credit: Pinstriped Prospects Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A Affiliate, have announced right-handed pitcher Luis Gil as the first ever player assigned to the team in their new partnership with the Yankees. The hard-throwing Dominican is the Yankees #4 ranked prospect by Baseball America and #5 by MLB Pipeline. He was acquired by New York …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A Affiliate, have announced the start times for home games at TD Bank Ballpark for the 2021 season. The Patriots will play at 7:05 pm for Tuesday through Saturday games and 1:05 pm on Sundays in May, June, and September, while switching to 5:05 pm on Sundays in July and …

Cameron Snowdon is fouled as he attempts to score during the Warriors’ March 4 game against Immaculata. The Immaculata Spartans probably wish they had just taken the bye in their Skyland Conference Gold Division semifinal game and stayed home March 4. Instead, the Somerville team left their division and came into Franklin High School to match up against the Warriors, …

Kyierah Dempsey-Toney goes in for a layup March 3 in the Lady Warriors’ game against Bridgewater-Raritan. They’re not in the running for a tournament chip, but the Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team showed they’re determined to finish the season strong with a 35-27 win over Bridgewater-Raritan on March 3. The lady Warriors took the lead early in the …