The Benjamin Franklin Falcons basketball squad (New Orleans, LA), was outscored 62-42 in Friday's league battle with the visiting West Jefferson Buccaneers (Harvey, LA)

With the victory, West Jefferson advances its record to 13-15 on the year. The Buccaneers host Kennedy (New Orleans, LA) to meet the Cougars in a non-league battle on Saturday, February 1. The Cougars enter the battle with a record of 18-8. Kennedy won 56-28 in their recent league battle against Livingston Collegiate Academy (New Orleans, LA)

The Falcons now own a 9-17 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Riverdale for a 5A District 10 battle on Wednesday, February 5.