North Carolina High School Basketball - Roberson holds off Franklin
December 28, 2011: Franklin, NC 28734 Roberson Rams (Asheville, NC) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the host Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC), 57-54 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Roberson upgrades its record to 10-1 on the season. The Rams travel to Asheville (Asheville, NC) to play the Cougars in a 4A/3A Mountain bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 1-10.
Next up, the Panthers play the Swain County Maroon Devils (Bryson City, NC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 30. Franklin will attempt to upgrade on its 7-2 season record. The Maroon Devils go into the bout with a 0-9 record after their 53-36 non-league loss to Asheville (Asheville, NC).