Franklin Towne (Philadelphia, PA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Tacony Academy Charter Lions (Philadelphia, PA), 53-47 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Franklin Towne upgrades its record to 13-2 on the season. The travel to Benjamin Franklin (Philadelphia, PA) to clash with the Electrons in a Philadelphia Public - Colonial bout on Thursday, February 2. The Electrons go into the bout with a record of 15-3. Benjamin Franklin lost 77-60 in their recent non-league bout against Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech (Philadelphia, PA)

Next up, the Lions clash with the Prep Charter (Philadelphia, PA) in a Philadelphia Public - National bout, on Thursday, February 2. Tacony Academy Charter will attempt to upgrade on its 5-11 season record. The go into the bout with a 2-12 record after their 49-29 non-league loss to Academy at Palumbo (Philadelphia, PA).