Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) and the visiting Cherokee Braves (Cherokee, NC), saw Franklin's basketball squad overcome Cherokee by a tally of 35-27.

With the victory, Franklin improves its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Hayesville (Hayesville, NC) to confront the Yellowjackets in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 3. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Braves confront the Bishop McGuinness Villains (Kernersville, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 2. Cherokee will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.