In Friday's non-league match, the host Franklin Parish Patriots basketball team scored a tight 56-49 triumph over the Neville Tigers.

In their next game, the Patriots meet the East Ascension Spartans (Gonzales, LA) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 6. Franklin Parish will attempt to move on its 12-6 season record. The Spartans enter the match with a 6-11 record after their 55-46 non-league loss to Dunham (Baton Rouge, LA).

With the defeat, Neville moves to 11-7 on the year. The Tigers host Franklin Parish (Winnsboro, LA) to meet the Patriots in a 4A District 2 match on Tuesday, January 9. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 13-6. Franklin Parish won 75-57 in their recent non-league match against Sterlington (Sterlington, LA)