Franklin Cougars (El Paso, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Pebble Hills Spartans (El Paso, TX), 47-44 in a league bout.

With the win, Franklin upgrades its record to 20-6 on the season. The Cougars host Eastwood (El Paso, TX) to play the Troopers in a 6A Region I District 1 bout on Friday, February 2. The Troopers go into the bout with a record of 21-9. Eastwood won 39-37 in their recent league bout against Montwood (El Paso, TX)

Next up, the Spartans play the Eastlake Falcons (El Paso, TX) in a 6A Region I District 1 bout, on Friday, February 2. Pebble Hills will attempt to upgrade on its 16-11 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 17-13 record after their 56-53 league loss to Franklin (El Paso, TX).