The New Franklin Bulldogs routed the visiting Tuscumbia Lions basketball team by a final score of 61-35 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Harrisburg Bulldogs (Harrisburg, MO) in a non-league game, on Monday, December 18. New Franklin will attempt to move on its 6-3 season record. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 2-5 record after their 58-48 non-league loss to Community (Laddonia, MO).

With the defeat, Tuscumbia moves to 3-5 on the year. The Lions travel to Macks Creek (Macks Creek, MO) to face the Pirates in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 19. The Pirates enter the game with a record of 9-1. Macks Creek won 68-37 in their recent non-league game against South Iron (Annapolis, MO)