Franklin Lions (Franklin, TX) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Little River Academy Bumblebees (Little River Academy, TX), 77-37 in a league match.

With the victory, Franklin advances its record to 8-5 on the year. The Lions travel to Thrall (Thrall, TX) to face the Tigers in a 3A Region III District 19 match on Tuesday, January 14. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 3-20. Thrall lost 60-52 in their recent league match against Little River Academy (Little River Academy, TX)

The Bumblebees now own a 2-14 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Thrall for a 3A Region III District 19 match on Friday, January 10. Little River Academy will face a Tigers squad coming off a 59-31 league loss to Rockdale (Rockdale, TX). The Tigers record now stands at 3-19.