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FHS basketball standout Diamond Miller has realized a dream she’s had since the 8th Grade: to be part of a US Women’s National Basketball Team. Miller, a sophomore at Franklin High School, and a big reason behind the Lady Warrior’s state championship, will be one of 12 women representing the United States in the 2017 FIBA U16 Women’s Americas Championship …

Lancaster, Penn. – A two home run performance from Jerry Sands led the way Wednesday night as the Somerset Patriots (25-15) defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers (22-17) 10-5 at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Somerset opened up the scoring in the top of the first on RBI singles from Jerry Sands and Yovan Gonzalez. Lancaster responded immediately, however, in the bottom of the …

Lancaster, Penn. – The Somerset Patriots (24-15) fell just short against the Lancaster Barnstormers (22-16) 11-10 in their highest scoring ballgame of the season Tuesday night at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Lancaster opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning on a two-run K.C. Hobson (9) home run to deep right field. The Barnstormers later doubled their lead on …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of infielder Mark Minicozzi.   Minicozzi will begin his first season in Somerset and third stint in the Atlantic League, after playing four games with the Camden Riversharks in 2010 and 21 games with the Long Island Ducks in 2016.   In his 21 games with the Ducks last season, …

Franklin High School basketball standout Diamond Miller is one of 18 women high school basketball players in the running to represent the United States in the 2017 FIBA Americas U16 Championship in Argentina. Miller is competing to make the team that travels to Argentina at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Col. Like her fellow finalists, Miller, …

Bridgewater, NJ-   The Somerset Patriots (24-14) defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish (20-18) 5-1 at TD Bank Ballpark on Monday afternoon.   Patriots starter Lucas Irvine (1-1) pitched seven strong innings, allowing just one run and scattering four hits for the win.   “I was staying in control and focused on pitching rather than just throwing,” said Irvine. “I think my last few …

(Denver, CO, May 29, 2017) – The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) has announced that fan voting has returned for the 2017 Atlantic League All-Star Game to be held at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday, July 12th. Click Here To Vote! Fan voting will take place from Monday, May 29th through Friday, June 23rd. Fans can vote as many …

The Franklin Township Baseball League held its annual All-Star Game on May 27. Besides the game, the day featured a home run derby for each of the league’s divisions. plus skills competitions in running and fielding and throwing. “It’s our biggest day,” said Coach Trevor Moncrease, the day’s coordinator. “Literally almost the whole league comes out. You’re only picking 24 …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Bridgeport Bluefish (20-17) defeated the Somerset Patriots (23-14) 4-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon.   Trailing 4-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Jerry Sands made it a ballgame with a three-run opposite field home run (9) to cut the lead to 4-3.   “I was looking for a curveball. I was sitting on one the …

We caught up with El’ Hajj Muhammad, the Franklin High School 2009 graduate recently signed by the Somerset Patriots, before the May 27 game against the Bridgeport Bluefish. Muhammad talked about his tenure in the minor leagues, begin drafted by a Major League Baseball team, and the lessons he learned while at Franklin High School. Here’s the interview: https://www.facebook.com/franklinreporter/videos/1175628562548854/