Sports

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, …

The Franklin High School Warriors soccer team lost its season opener 3-0 in a rain-shortened game.

The Franklin High School Lady Warriors’ soccer team dropped their season-opening game to Hillsborough on September 7, 1-0. Hillsborough scored its loan goal in the first half, and held on to the lead to take the match. The Lady Warriors start the season at 0-1. Here are some scenes from the game:

THEIR SPECIAL DAY– FHS boys’ and girls’ track teams seniors at their party June 13. Seniors on the Franklin High School boys’ and girls’ track teams were celebrated June 13 with a picnic and a “Senior Night” ceremony. The party started at about 2:30 p.m. near the Warrior Stadium concession stand. The athletes were served a varied menu, including chicken …

HEY COACH! – Darryl Robinson was named the Head Coach of the Franklin High School girls’ basketball team at the May 25 Board of Education meeting. Two Warriors were confirmed by the Board of Education May 25 to take the helms of the Franklin High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams. The Board approved the hiring of Darryl Robinson as …