Franklin Panthers (Franklin, MA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host King Philip Regional Warriors (Wrentham, MA), 58-50 in a league bout.

With the win, Franklin upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Panthers host Foxborough (Foxborough, MA) to clash with the Warriors in a Hockomock bout on Tuesday, December 20. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 1-1. Foxborough lost 59-50 in their recent league bout against Mansfield (Mansfield, MA)

Next up, the Warriors clash with the Oliver Ames Tigers (North Easton, MA) in a Hockomock bout, on Tuesday, December 20. King Philip Regional will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 2-1 record after their 50-45 league win over Stoughton (Stoughton, MA).