Franklin Admirals (Franklin, TN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Columbia Central Lions (Columbia, TN), 75-61 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Franklin upgrades its record to 4-1 on the season. The Admirals travel to Page (Franklin, TN) to play the Patriots in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 6. The Patriots go into the bout with a record of 1-3.

Next up, the Lions play the Riverdale Warriors (Murfreesboro, TN) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 3. Columbia Central will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 3-2 record after their 74-64 non-league win over Lebanon (Lebanon, TN).