The Hickory Hornets tipped the visiting Franklin Knights basketball team by a final score of 64-60 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Hornets face the Austintown-Fitch Falcons (Youngstown, OH) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, December 19. Hickory will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Falcons enter the game with a 4-1 record after their 57-54 non-league win over Mayfield (Mayfield, OH).

With the defeat, Franklin moves to 3-2 on the year. The Knights travel to Meadville (Meadville, PA) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 19. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 3-2. Meadville won 58-48 in their recent non-league game against Oil City (Oil City, PA)