Franklin Classical School Knights (Franklin, TN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Zion Christian Academy Eagles (Columbia, TN), 61-52 in a league bout.

With the win, Franklin Classical School upgrades its record to 17-7 on the season. The Knights host Zion Christian Academy (Columbia, TN) to play the Eagles in a Tennessee State Independent bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 6-12. Zion Christian Academy lost 76-70 in their recent non-league bout against Mt. Pleasant (Mt. Pleasant, TN)

Next up, the Eagles play the Mt. Pleasant Tigers (Mt. Pleasant, TN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 26. Zion Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 6-11 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 12-5 record after their 57-44 league loss to Loretto (Loretto, TN).