Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) and the visiting Pisgah Bears (Canton, NC), saw Franklin's basketball squad hold off Pisgah by a tally of 77-71.

With the victory, Franklin improves its record to 7-1 on the campaign. The Panthers host North Henderson (Hendersonville, NC) to play the Knights in a 3A Conference 54 challenge on Tuesday, December 20. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 6-4. North Henderson won 97-56 in their recent league challenge against Tuscola (Waynesville, NC)

Next up, the Bears play the West Henderson Falcons (Hendersonville, NC) in a 3A Conference 54 challenge, on Tuesday, December 20. Pisgah will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 6-3 record after their 69-62 league win over Smoky Mountain (Sylva, NC).