Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Franklin Hornets (Franklin, LA) and the host Ascension Episcopal (Lafayette, LA), saw Franklin's basketball squad hold off Ascension Episcopal by a tally of 59-56.

With the victory, Franklin improves its record to 13-4 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to Loreauville (Loreauville, LA) to play the Tigers in a 2A District 8 challenge on Friday, January 27. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 9-6. Loreauville lost 50-39 in their recent league challenge against Catholic - N.I. (New Iberia, LA)

Next up, the play the Loreauville Tigers (Loreauville, LA) in a 2A District 8 challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Ascension Episcopal will attempt to improve on its 12-9 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 9-7 record after their 57-39 league loss to Franklin (Franklin, LA).