In Friday's league match, the host Franklinton Rams basketball team scored a decisive 50-11 triumph over the Northern Nash Knights.

In their next game, the Rams meet the Southern Nash Firebirds (Bailey, NC) in a 2A/3A Conference 17 match, on Tuesday, January 10. Franklinton will attempt to better on its 10-3 season record. The Firebirds enter the match with a 6-5 record after their 77-17 league loss to Rocky Mount (Rocky Mount, NC).

With the defeat, Northern Nash moves to 3-10 on the year. The Knights host North Edgecombe (Tarboro, NC) to meet the Warriors in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 11. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 4-7.