The Franklin Warriors basketball squad (Somerset, NJ), was nudged 64-60 in Thursday's league battle with the host Hillsborough Raiders (Hillsborough, NJ)

With the victory, Hillsborough advances its record to 3-0 on the year. The Raiders host Madison (Madison, NJ) to meet the Dodgers in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 21. The Dodgers enter the battle with a record of 1-0. Madison won 63-41 in their recent league battle against Morristown-Beard (Morristown, NJ)

The Warriors now own a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host St. Rose for a non-league battle on Thursday, December 26. Franklin will meet a Purple Roses squad coming off a 61-45 league win over Ranney (Tinton Falls, NJ). The Purple Roses record now stands at 1-0.