Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Franklin Panthers (Franklin, MA) and the host Taunton Tigers (Taunton, MA), saw Franklin's basketball squad overcome Taunton by a tally of 75-58.

With the victory, Franklin improves its record to 7-0 on the campaign. The Panthers host Sharon (Sharon, MA) to play the Eagles in a Hockomock challenge on Monday, January 8. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 5-0. Sharon won 85-46 in their recent league challenge against Foxborough (Foxborough, MA)

The Tigers now own a 3-3 record. They play next when they host Mansfield for a Hockomock test on Monday, January 8. Taunton will encounter a Hornets squad coming off a 54-46 league win over Oliver Ames (North Easton, MA). The Hornets record now stands at 5-0.