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Diamond Miller said she got a little surprise during the first preliminary game of the FIBA U16 Women’s Americas Championship in Argentina. The Franklin High School standout is playing on the U.S. National Women’s U16 team in the tournament. The U.S. handily defeated Colombia in that round on June 7, 91-33.

Bridgewater, NJ-   The Bridgeport Bluefish (26-20) defeated the Somerset Patriots (27-18) 5-3 in ten innings at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening.  

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots will host special nights to recognize the Somerset, Union, Middlesex, and Hunterdon County schools’ Teachers of the Year.  

Bridgewater, NJ-   The Sugar Land Skeeters  (22-22) defeated the Somerset Patriots (27-17) 6-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon.  

Franklin Township Soccer Club families gathered at Middlebush Park after the June 3 games were completed for a few hours of fun. The club’s annual Family Fun Day included a number of inflatable rides, games and a tricky tray for a number of gift baskets.

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots (27-16) defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters  (21-22) 9-2 before 7,032 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night.  

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that outfielder Jerry Sands’ contract has been purchased by the San Francisco Giants organization. The former Major Leaguer will report to Double-A Richmond.  

Bridgewater, NJ-   Yovan Gonzalez’s walk off single in the 11th inning led the Somerset Patriots (26-16) to a 2-1 win over the Sugar Land Skeeters  (21-21) at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday evening.  

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that former right-handed pitcher Tyler Cloyd has been promoted to the Seattle Mariners.  

Diamond Miller was named the FHS Lady Warriors basketball team’s Most Valuable Player for the 2016-17 season. The accolade was just the latest for the sophomore standout, who helped her team win the first state Tournament of Champions championship in program history.