The Franklin Panthers basketball squad (Franklin, NC), lost 63-46 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting North Henderson Knights (Hendersonville, NC)

With the victory, North Henderson advances its record to 8-4 on the year. The Knights host East Henderson (East Flat Rock, NC) to meet the Eagles in a battle on Thursday, January 9. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 6-6. East Henderson won 39-31 in their recent non-league battle against Tuscola (Waynesville, NC)

The Panthers now own a 6-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Andrews for a non-league battle on Thursday, January 9. Franklin will meet a Wildcats squad coming off a 44-41 non-league win over Smoky Mountain (Sylva, NC). The Wildcats record now stands at 2-2.