Carlisle Indians (Carlisle, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Franklin Wildcats (Franklin, OH), 58-46 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Carlisle upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Indians host Preble Shawnee (Camden, OH) to clash with the Arrows in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 7. The Arrows go into the bout with a record of 10-1. Preble Shawnee won 58-24 in their recent league bout against Bradford (Bradford, OH)

Next up, the Wildcats clash with the Greeneview Rams (Jamestown, OH) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 7. Franklin will attempt to upgrade on its 0-9 season record. The Rams go into the bout with a 7-2 record after their 65-57 league win over West Liberty-Salem (West Liberty, OH).