Sports

The third annual Garden State 10-Miler races went off with no hitches March 31 in Colonial Park. The races are sponsored by the Garden State Track Club, the president of which is a township resident, and they are sanctioned by USA Track And Field – New Jersey.

Fans of the Franklin High School Lady Warriors’ basketball team got another chance to celebrate their historic 2018-19 championship season on March 29. The players and their coaches showed up at Franklin High School for a two-hour party, signing autographs to team pictures – and whatever else fans produced – giving and receiving awards and performing the victory rap they …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that right-handed relief pitcher Zech Zinicola has been re-signed for the 2019 season. “I’m happy to be back with the Patriots and am looking forward to meeting all my new teammates and staff members,” said Zinicola. “The ‘stache is back! It’s going to be another fun year.” 

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that their annual Fan Fest will take place on Saturday, April 13th at TD Bank Ballpark from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Fan Fest is a FREE admission event to kick off spring and the upcoming baseball season. The first 500 kids in attendance will receive a complimentary t-shirt as they enter.

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that former New York Yankees outfielder Ramon Flores has been re-signed for the 2019 season. “I feel good coming back to play again for the Patriots,” said Flores. “I spent some time with the team last year and it was a very good experience. I had a lot of fun. I’m going to do …

By PJ Parker. March 23 was a milestone birthday for Petey the Pillar Panther, mascot for Pillar College, and the college, both of whom celebrated birthday number 18 with a big cake and much pride.

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced the signing of Major League right-handed pitcher Mike Broadway for the 2019 season. “I’m excited to get to work,” said Broadway. “I’ve heard good things about the Patriots and the Atlantic League. I’m looking forward to it. I’m ready to get started.” 

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that six-year Major Leaguer Jimmy Paredes has been signed for the 2019 season. He was acquired in a trade with the Lancaster Barnstormers for a player to be named later. “I’m feeling good; ready to starting playing again,” said Paredes. “I can’t wait to until I get to Somerset with the team and we …

PISCATAWAY – Finally, the emotions came. They greeted their wins on the basketball court in the Somerset County championship, the state sectional championship and the state group championship with low-key congratulations, an acknowledgement that there was something more they wanted.

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that “fan favorite” infielder Scott Kelly has been re-signed for the 2019 season. “We’ve got ourselves a new season with new opportunities,” said Kelly. “Somerset is a special place. I’m hungrier than ever for this season; just as hungry as my first season. We have the potential to have a great year.”