North Carolina High School Basketball - Franklin nips East Henderson
January 17, 2023: Franklin, NC 28734 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) and the visiting East Henderson Eagles (East Flat Rock, NC), saw Franklin's basketball squad hold off East Henderson by a tally of 59-57.
With the victory, Franklin improves its record to 15-2 on the campaign. The Panthers host Tuscola (Waynesville, NC) to play the Mountaineers in a 3A Conference 54 challenge on Friday, January 20. The Mountaineers come into the challenge with a record of 2-15. Tuscola lost 79-41 in their recent league challenge against West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC)
Next up, the Eagles play the West Henderson Falcons (Hendersonville, NC) in a 3A Conference 54 challenge, on Friday, January 20. East Henderson will attempt to improve on its 8-11 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 12-6 record after their 69-60 non-league win over Swain County (Bryson City, NC).