Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Franklin Hornets (Franklin, LA) and the host Southside Sharks (Youngsville, LA), saw Franklin's basketball squad hold off Southside by a tally of 54-50.

With the victory, Franklin improves its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to Thibodaux (Thibodaux, LA) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 15. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 4-6. Thibodaux lost 60-53 in their recent non-league challenge against St. Martinville (St. Martinville, LA)

Next up, the Sharks confront the Northside Vikings (Lafayette, LA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 15. Southside will attempt to improve on its 5-3 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 3-5 record after their 83-51 non-league win over Breaux Bridge (Breaux Bridge, LA).