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FROM DOWNTOWN – Senior Jake Novielli, No. 22, sinks one of his 10 three-point shots during the February 10 SCT game against Bernards. To say Franklin High School’s Jake Novielli was locked-in from the three-point zone during teh Warriors’ February 10 game against Bernards would be an understatement. The 6″2′ Senior hit sank 10 shots from downtown, scoring a total …

The Franklin High School Lady Warriors secured their spot in the Somerset County Tournament quarterfinals round February 10 with a decisive 43-21 over Immaculata High School. Junior Iyanna Cotten recorded a double-double, scoring 16 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. She also tallied two assists, a block and six steals. The Lady Warriors next face Hillsborough in the tournament on …

WE’RE JAMMIN’ – Daniel Okafor makes a statement in the final minutes of the Warriors’ February 9 game against Newark Tech. Senior Cameron Snowden led all scorers with 31 points in the Franklin High School boys’ basketball team’s 76-60 win over Newark Tech on February 9. Snowden also pulled in six rebounds and had a block and two steals. Franklin …

EYES ON THE PRIZE – Precious Wheeler goes up for a shot during the February 9 game against North Star Academy. Sophomore Precious Wheeler recorded a double-double in the Franklin High School girls’ basketball team’s 54-38 win over North Star Academy on February 9. Wheeler scored 12 points and pulled down 13 rebounds while recording four blocks during the game. …

The three playing and two manager seniors on the Franklin High School girls’ basketball team received their special night February 7. The honorees were walked a courtside red carpet by escorts after they were given flowers and a swag bag. Honored were: Tarae Jackson Alyssa Pecorella Keira Clark Torie Schenck (Manager) Nakami Peck-Wakunda (Manager) Here are some scenes from the …

Franklin’s Precious Wheeler powers through Pennington defenders during the Lady Warriors’ February 7 game against the Red Hawks. The Franklin High School girls’ basketball team played a strong first half in their February 7 game against The Pennington School. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the Lady Warriors’ game fell apart in the second half, while the …

The six seniors on the Franklin High School boys’ basketball team were recognized at Senior Night on February 3. Each senior was given a swag bag and a personalized basketball. The seniors honored were: Cameron Snowdon Samuele Mattia Jahlil Williams Darnell Marche Jake Novielli Daniel Okafor Here are some scenes from the event:

Darnell Marche looks for an open teammate during the Warriors’ game against Somerville on February 3. The Franklin High School boys’ basketball team’s winning streak is now at seven, thanks to the fast-paced 58-54 win over Somerville on February 3. The squad’s six seniors were feted before the game at Senior Night, and all saw significant playing time. The victory …

Seniors on the Franklin High School bowling team and cheer squad were honored February 2. The bowling team’s senior night took place at Bowlero in Green Brook, while the cheer squad seniors received their honors at the halftime of the Lady Warriors’ basketball game against Warren Hills. Bowling team seniors are: Phoebe Walker Ayesha Merino-Aguilar Alexandra Hajdu-Nemeth. Here are some …

Iyanna Cotten led all Lady Warrior scorers in the February 2 game against Warren Hills. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team stretched their winning streak to two games February 2 with a 47-42 win over Warren Hills. Junior Iyanna Cotten led all Franklin scorers with 12 points. She also had a rebound, five assists, one block and six …