Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Pisgah Bears (Canton, NC), 44-43 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Franklin upgrades its record to 13-2 on the year. The Panthers travel to North Henderson (Hendersonville, NC) to face the Knights in a match on Friday, January 31. The Knights enter the match with a record of 11-7. North Henderson won 61-32 in their recent non-league match against Tuscola (Waynesville, NC)

The Bears now sport a 15-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to West Henderson for a non-league match on Friday, January 31. Pisgah will face a Falcons squad coming off a 63-56 non-league win over Smoky Mountain (Sylva, NC). The Falcons record now stands at 10-8.