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The Franklin High School Lady Warriors’ basketball team kicked off the 2017-18 campaign with a heartbreaking loss to cross-town rivals, Rutgers Prep. The defending state champions fought until the end, but Rutgers Prep was able to squeak by with a 47-44 win.

Bridgewater, N.J. – The Somerset Patriots hosted its annual Holiday Toy Drive on Saturday, December 9th at TD Bank Ballpark. All of the toys collected were donated to Toys For Tots Central New Jersey. All of the toys were collected from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Somerset Patriots Team Store. Despite the snowy weather, everyone helped the Patriots …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots and Manager Emeritus Sparky Lyle have announced that they will host their annual Holiday Toy Drive at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday, December 9th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Fans will be able to bring new, unwrapped toys to the Somerset Patriots Team Store located at the ballpark throughout the day. The toys will …

PISCATAWAY – The Franklin High School Warriors football team fell to the Piscataway Superchiefs Nov. 23 in the two teams’ 53rd Thanksgiving Day match-up here. Piscataway dominated the contest, winning by a comfortable 40-14 margin. The Superchiefs scored 33 of those points in the first half.

The Quail Brook Golf Course on New Brunswick Road will close for the winter season at the conclusion of play on Sunday, November 26. Spooky Brook Golf Course at Colonial Park will remain open for the winter season, according to a press release from the Somerset County Park Commission.

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that 2017 right-handed relief pitcher Dustin Antolin has signed with the Chicago White Sox organization. He recently completed his first season with the Patriots. Antolin originally joined the Patriots on July 19th and provided an instant impact at the back-end of the bullpen. The former major leaguer appeared in 21 games as a …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots and infielder Scott Kelly have launched the “Hit A Home Run” school program this off-season to bring a special message to students.  

Camille Gray, an integral part of the Franklin High School Lady Warriors’ 2017 girls’ basketball state championship team, on Nov. 8 signed a letter of intent to attend LIU-Brooklyn. Surrounded by family, friends and her teammates, a smiling Gray signed the document in the FHS library in-between stopping for the many picture requests.

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the addition of four new hires to their front office staff for the upcoming 2018 season. Hal Hansen, Ken Smith, Chris Dillon and Ian Gatehouse have all joined the Patriots team and are currently working to ensure the 20th season of baseball at TD Bank Ballpark will be the best one yet.  Hal …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have acquired the Atlantic League rights to right-handed pitchers David Carpenter and Cory Riordan, along with the rights to 10-year Major League infielder Alberto Callaspo, through the 2017 Bridgeport Bluefish Dispersal Draft Wednesday morning.  RHP David Carpenter recently concluded his second year with the Bluefish. After posting a 3.28 ERA over 36 relief appearances in 2016, …