Franklinton Demons (Franklinton, LA) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Covington Lions (Covington, LA), 40-37 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Franklinton upgrades its record to 4-6 on the year. The Demons travel to Hammond (Hammond, LA) to face the Tornadoes in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 8. The Tornadoes enter the match with a record of 4-9.

The Lions now sport a 3-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Belle Chasse for a non-league match on Friday, January 3. Covington will face a Cardinals squad coming off a 53-29 non-league win over East Jefferson (Metairie, LA). The Cardinals record now stands at 7-4.