Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Andrews Wildcats (Andrews, NC), 50-43 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Franklin upgrades its record to 7-2 on the year. The Panthers host West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC) to face the Falcons in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 14. The Falcons enter the match with a record of 6-7. West Henderson won 45-31 in their recent non-league match against A.C. Reynolds (Asheville, NC)

The Wildcats now sport a 2-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hiwassee Dam for a non-league match on Thursday, January 16.