Franklin Academy Patriots (Wake Forest, NC) supporters left the game happy Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Henderson Collegiate Pride (Henderson, NC), 56-27 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Franklin Academy advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Patriots host Neuse Charter (Smithfield, NC) to meet the Cougars in a non-league match on Friday, November 8. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 0-1. Neuse Charter lost 43-21 in their recent non-league match against Voyager Academy (Durham, NC)

The Pride now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Franklin Academy for a non-league match on Tuesday, November 12. Henderson Collegiate will meet a Patriots squad coming off a 49-25 non-league win over Neuse Charter (Smithfield, NC). The Patriots record now stands at 2-0.