Sports

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 …

SAAAFE! – Peyton Bonds slides safely into second base during the Warriors’ May 15 game against MIddlesex. The Franklin High School baseball Warriors overcame five errors to best Middlesex, 5-4, on May 15. All five of the Warriors’ runs were unearned because Middlesex, too, committed five errors. Franklin took the first lead, 1-0, in the first inning, but Middlesex came …

‘SCUSE ME WHILE I SKY – Senior Myles Castillo leaps to avoid being taken out by a slide during the Warriors’ May 11 game against East Brunswick. The Franklin High School softball Warriors survived a late rally to hold on for a win, but the baseball Warriors were overwhelmed by their opponent in May 11 action. Despite a late-inning four-run …

Warriors On The Move – The 16 FHS athletes who signed Letters of Commitment at a May 9 ceremony. Sixteen Franklin High School Warriors representing nine different sports signed letters of commitment to college at a May 9 ceremony in the school gymnasium. Two of the students athletes signed with Division I schools: Skyler Tavarez, a member of the cheer …

The five seniors on the Franklin High School Unified Track team were honored May 8. The athletes were escorted by family as they made their way through a phalanx of teammates and were given goodie bags and pillows. The seniors honored were: Emily Gardner William Bongiorno Jessica Castillo Daniel Gallagher Roma Antala The team is coached by Lauren Francis. Here …

The 10 seniors on the Franklin High School baseball team were honored with their Senior Night on May 5. The seniors received gifts as they were escorted by their parents to a special picture area. The seniors honored were: Ryan Piro Eric Pydeski Sohan Patel Samuele Mattia Jaimin Shah Manager, Molly Smith Gregory Ayube Peyton Bonds Myles Castillo Lawrence Ho …

There were a number of events in Franklin on May 6, all of which benefited from the perfect Spring weather. The Franklin Reporter & Advocate covered a few of them: Promise Walk for Preeclampsia Township residents Trashaun and JP Powell have been active in the Preeclampsia Foundation since they lost their baby, Mia, in 2013 several hours after birth to …

HISTORY MAKING – Audrey Taylor reacts during the 2019 NJSIAA Tournament of Champions championship game at the Rutgers Athletic Center. (File photo.) Franklin High School’s boys’ and girls’ basketball programs took hits recently with the resignations of both of their head coaches. Girls’ head coach Audrey Taylor, who gained national recognition during the historic 2018-19 season, and boys’ head coach …