In Friday's non-league outing, the Franklinton Demons (Franklinton, LA) basketball team ran past the host Independence Tigers (Independence, LA), by a final score of 59-44.

In their next game, the Demons face the Pearl River Rebels (Pearl River, LA) in a 4A District 8 match, on Tuesday, January 17. Franklinton will attempt to move on its 6-11 season record. The Rebels enter the match with a 8-7 record after their 72-49 non-league loss to Slidell (Slidell, LA).

With the defeat, Independence moves to 4-6 on the year. The Tigers travel to Amite (Amite, LA) to face the Warriors in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 18. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 4-6. Amite won 79-45 in their recent league match against Albany (Albany, LA)