In Friday's non-league test, the Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Pisgah Bears (Canton, NC), by a score of 47-38.

Next, the Panthers encounter the North Henderson Knights (Hendersonville, NC) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, January 7. Franklin will attempt to improve on its 6-1 season record. The Knights come into the test with a 7-4 record after their 55-22 non-league win over Tuscola (Waynesville, NC).

The Bears (9-2) will now prepare for their test against West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC). The Falcons come into the non-league test with a 5-6 record. In their last test, West Henderson beat Smoky Mountain (Sylva, NC), 50-39, in a non-league test.