Franklin Panthers (Franklin, MA) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Carlsbad Lancers (Carlsbad, CA), 70-54 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Franklin moves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Panthers host Wachusett Regional (Holden, MA) to face the Mountaineers in a non-league game on Wednesday, January 4. The Mountaineers enter the game with a record of 1-0. Wachusett Regional won 65-41 in their recent non-league game against Chicopee (Chicopee, MA)

With the defeat, Carlsbad moves to 11-3 on the year. The Lancers travel to Westwood (Westwood, MA) to face the Wolverines in a non-league game on Thursday, December 29. The Wolverines enter the game with a record of 3-1. Westwood won 49-38 in their recent non-league game against East Bridgewater (East Bridgewater, MA)