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TOMS RIVER – For the second time in a week on March 14, the Franklin High School basketball Lady Warriors found themselves in the position of wanting to forget about a game that they won. Reminiscent of their March 6 sectional championship game against Watchung Hills Regional, Franklin came out on the good side of a 56-45 score against Old …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed 2017 Atlantic League All-Star outfielder Justin Pacchioli for the 2018 season. “Last year was amazing. From top to bottom, everything about Somerset was amazing,” said Pacchioli. “It does not get better than Somerset fans; the whole experience last year was unreal. It was bittersweet that I did not finish the season with the …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed infielder Alfredo Rodriguez for the 2018 season. “Last year was a great experience for me personally, so I am definitely excited to be back,” said Rodriguez. “We for sure have some unfinished business. In Somerset, it is all about winning. I am ready to get back and get to work.”  Rodriguez enters his …

TOMS RIVER – In a game that was pretty much over halfway through the first quarter, the Franklin High School Lady Warriors reclaimed the state Group IV title March 11 with a statement-making 70-30 win over the Mariners of Toms River High School North. Franklin’s Diamond Miller led all scorers with 27 points. The junior guard also contributed eight rebounds …

Franklin High School girls basketball standout Diamond Miller has made a non-binding commitment to play for the University of Maryland. The decision was made March 10, following a visit to the Miller home by the Terrapins’ head coach Brenda Frese and her staff. “We are extremely happy with her choice of Maryland,” said Dreana Miller, Diamond’s mother. Miller had whittled …

Powered by double-digit scoring performances by four players, the Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team March 9 outplayed the West Orange Mountaineers to advance to the NJSIAA North Group IV finals. Franklin, which already has county and sectional titles under their belts, won comfortably by a score of 74-54. Whatever afflicted the team in their last game, a hard-won …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed right-handed pitcher Vince Molesky for the 2018 season. “First and foremost I am truly grateful to be with such a classy and successful organization,” said Molesky. “I have heard nothing but amazing things about Somerset. I couldn’t be more excited to come over there and help the team win.”  Molesky enters his first …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that the team will extend the protective netting at TD Bank Ballpark to four additional seating sections.   “As an organization, we weighed several options and ultimately decided on the expanded netting to provide additional protection for our fans,” said Somerset Patriots President/General Manager Patrick McVerry. “There are those that like to be …

WARREN – The Franklin High School Lady Warriors clinched their second consecutive state sectional title March 6, but it certainly didn’t come easily. When asked what they felt was the biggest contributor to their 71-60 win over Watchung Hills Regional High School, players and coach Audrey Taylor had the same answer: “They made some mistakes in the first half, made …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed infielder and fan favorite Scott Kelly for the 2018 season. “I’m incredibly grateful to play for this organization,” said Kelly. “This is a place I like to call home due to the best fans. A lot of great players have been a part of this organization. I am honored and humbled to be …