In Thursday's league outing, the Franklin Towne (Philadelphia, PA) basketball squad beat the host Parkway Northwest Hoyas (Philadelphia, PA), by a margin of 54-39.

The (6-2) will now prepare for their bout against Girard Academic Music Program (Philadelphia, PA). The Pioneers come into the Philadelphia Public - Colonial bout with a 4-2 record. In their last bout, Girard Academic Music Program toppled Elverson Military Academy (Philadelphia, PA), 44-38, in a league bout.

Next up, the Hoyas play the KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy (Philadelphia, PA) in a Colonial - East bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Parkway Northwest will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The come into the bout with a 5-2 record after their 63-47 league win over Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush (Philadelphia, PA).