Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Franklin Wildcats (Elk Grove, CA) and the host Kennedy Cougars (Sacramento, CA), saw Franklin's basketball squad hold off Kennedy by a tally of 46-39.

With the victory, Franklin improves its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Woodcreek (Roseville, CA) to confront the Timberwolves in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 21. The Timberwolves come into the challenge with a record of 3-2. Woodcreek won 58-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Whitney (Rocklin, CA)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Ponderosa Bruins (Shingle Springs, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 21. Kennedy will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Bruins come into the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 66-52 non-league loss to Vista del Lago (Folsom, CA).