Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Franklin Cougars (El Paso, TX) and the host El Dorado Aztecs (El Paso, TX), saw Franklin's basketball squad overcome El Dorado by a tally of 48-37.

With the victory, Franklin improves its record to 10-6 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Coronado (El Paso, TX) to play the Thunderbirds in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 30. The Thunderbirds come into the challenge with a record of 7-8. Coronado won 35-33 in their recent non-league challenge against Americas (El Paso, TX)

Next up, the Aztecs play the Americas Trail Blazers (El Paso, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 30. El Dorado will attempt to improve on its 5-13 season record. The Trail Blazers come into the challenge with a 13-6 record after their 35-33 non-league loss to Coronado (El Paso, TX).