Franklin Hornets (Franklin, LA) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Cecilia Bulldogs (Cecilia, LA), 44-40 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Franklin advances its record to 7-3 on the year. The Hornets travel to Denham Springs (Denham Springs, LA) to face the Yellowjackets in a non-league match on Friday, December 27. The Yellowjackets enter the match with a record of 13-0. Denham Springs won 61-24 in their recent non-league match against Glen Oaks (Baton Rouge, LA)

The Bulldogs now own a 0-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Catholic - N.I. for a non-league match on Friday, January 3. Cecilia will face a Panthers squad coming off a 56-43 non-league win over Barbe (Lake Charles, LA). The Panthers record now stands at 3-4.