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​​​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that two-time Atlantic League All-Star left-handed pitcher Duane Below has been resigned for the 2019 season. “I’m looking forward to playing for the Patriots again and am thankful for this opportunity,” said Below. “Hopefully we will get the job done this time around. It’s been a fun couple of years. I’m excited to get …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have teamed up with Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) at Zufall Health, an organization of community health centers, to host I Ask…Sexual Assault Awareness Night at TD Bank Ballpark on Monday, April 29th for the 6:35 pm game against the High Point Rockers. “We’re excited for the opportunity to bring awareness to the community …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the winners of their National Anthem Auditions held at Bridgewater Commons on Saturday, March 9th. The selected performers are David Lang of Somervile, Matt Lafargue of Dunellen, Jordan Thomas Burnett of Hamilton, Michael Barthal of Bedminster, Melissa Donlay of Hampton, Olivia Terpin of Lebanon, Amira Kamara from Piscataway, Ria Mehta of East Brunswick, …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced the signing of infielder Will Kengor for the 2019 season. His rights were acquired from the Milwaukee Milkmen (American Association) for a player to be named later and future considerations. “Getting the chance to come play over in Somerset is really exciting,” said Kengor. “I know a lot of the guys personally on the …

TOMS RIVER – Freshman Christina Midgette made a big splash on a big stage March 10, playing a key role in the Lady Warriors’ crushing 73-35 defeat of Lenape High School to claim their third straight NJSIAA Group IV state championship. In winning the state championship before a raucous crowd at the RWJ Barnabus Health Arena, the Lady Warriors preserved …

All-American Lady Warrior Diamond Miller has been named the 2018-19 Gatorade New Jersey Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year. Miller, a 6’3″ guard who has committed to playing next year for the University of Maryland, has been the driving force behind the Lady Warriors’ historic 31-0 season. The Lady Warriors are set to face off against Lenape High School at …

New York, NY – Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) announced today the experimental playing rules and equipment that will be in place during the 2019 Atlantic League Championship Season. The list of changes is as follows: Home plate umpire assisted in calling balls and strikes by a TrackMan radar tracking system No mound …

UNION TOWNSHIP – If there was ever any doubt about whether the Franklin High School Lady Warrior basketball team would continue its incredible win streak in its North Group IV semi-final against the Bloomfield Bengals on March 7, it was erased within the first few minutes of the game. The Warriors were up 13-2 a mere 3 1/2 minutes into …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced the signing of Major League catcher Mike Ohlman for the 2019 season. “I’m committed 100% to helping the Patriots win,” said Ohlman. “I like to put everything forward wherever I am in to put my team in the best position to win. I am here to win a championship.”  Ohlman enters his first season …

Bayonne High School’s game plan against the Lady Warriors March 6 was quickly evident: swarm senior Diamond Miller and stop her from scoring. That worked for the most part, Miller was held to a season-low 12 points. But there was one factor the Bees didn’t take into account: the rest of the Lady Warriors’ team. Junior Keona Schenck was one …