Sports

LAST-SECOND WIN – Joseph Tucker and Christopher Licona celebrate after they teamed up to score the winning goal in Franklin’s first-round Somerset County Tournament win October 9. The Franklin High School boys’ soccer team couldn’t have won their first-round Somerset County Tournament game in any more dramatic fashion. The Warriors had been knocking on the door of Immaculata’s goalkeeper for …

Franklin High School’s football, Fall cheerleading and marching band seniors were honored before and during the October 6 football game against Sayreville. The students were introduced with their escorts, and were given mementos of their time at FHS. Those honored were: Football Warren Bell Alberto Martinez III Elijah Hughes Patrick Kanu Kenyon James Aairon Johnson Sean Estevez Xavier Henderson Jordan …

The Franklin High School football team’s Senior Night was spoiled October 6 by the Sayreville Bombers, who dominated the Warriors in 35-6 victory. Sayreville started scoring in the second quarter, and the Bombers’ running and passing game had them leading 35-0 in the fourth quarter. Franklin was able to avoid a shutout with a short run with about 8:40 left …

The Franklin High School boys’ soccer team fell to Ridge on October 5 by a score of 2-0. After a scoreless first half, Ridge broke through in the second, scoring both of its goals. Here are some scenes from the match:

The Franklin High School boys’ soccer team played hard September 21, but a second-period goal sealed their fate in their 1-0 loss to Watchung Hills. With the loss, the Warriors fall to 1-4 overall and 0-4 in the Skyland Conference. Here are some scenes from the game:

The Franklin High School girls’ soccer teams’ woes on the pitch continued September 19 as the Lady Warriors fell to Immaculata High School 5-0. Unbeaten Immaculata scored two goals in the first half and three more in the second half to cement the win. With the loss, Franklin falls to 1-4 overall and 1-4 in the Skyland Conference. Here are …

There were several events on September 15 and 16 in the township. On September 15, a group of residents led by Bob LaCorte formally opened a “Little Free Library” at the Quailbrook Playground Park on New Brunswick Road. The library is the first of several LaCorte said he would like to erect in Franklin: On September 16, the latest class …

The RCDCU Bike-a-Thon for prostate cancer awareness is set to kick off on September 16, but there is still time to register. The ride, now in its 16th year, features a 3-mile walk/ride, and 10-, 30-, and 50-mile tours. The event starts at 8 a.m. at the Franklin Township Community/Senior Center, 505 DeMott Lane, at the rear of the Municipal …

The Franklin High School Lady Warriors field hockey team was dominated by Bernards in a 7-1 loss September 13. Bernards had built a formidable 5-0 lead in the third quarter – after having scored a goal in the opening frame, three in the second and one in the third – before Franklin’s Dalena Lam, a Junior, was able to shoot …

HISTORY MAKERS – Players and coaches of the Franklin Township Baseball League 14U team were honored by the Township Council at its September 12 meeting. Members of the Franklin Township Baseball League’s under 14 team were commended by teh Township Council September 12 for their appearance this summer in the Babe Ruth World Series. The team, known as the Warriors, …