Texas High School Basketball - Franklin nips Eastlake
December 13, 2023: El Paso, TX 79928 Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Franklin Cougars (El Paso, TX) and the host Eastlake Falcons (El Paso, TX), saw Franklin's basketball squad hold off Eastlake by a tally of 54-53.
With the victory, Franklin improves its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Cougars host Pebble Hills (El Paso, TX) to play the Spartans in a 6A Region I District 1 challenge on Friday, December 15. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 9-5. Pebble Hills won 52-44 in their recent league challenge against Montwood (El Paso, TX)
Next up, the Falcons play the Immanuel Christian Warriors (El Paso, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Eastlake will attempt to improve on its 6-10 season record.