The Franklin Cougars basketball squad (El Paso, TX), was nudged 35-32 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Eastwood Troopers (El Paso, TX)

With the victory, Eastwood advances its record to 14-1 on the year. The Troopers travel to Pebble Hills (El Paso, TX) to meet the Spartans in a battle on Friday, December 20. The Spartans enter the battle with a record of 2-1. Pebble Hills won 31-24 in their recent league battle against Montwood (El Paso, TX)

The Cougars now own a 14-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Socorro for a battle on Saturday, December 21.