The Franklin Knights (Franklin, PA) basketball triumphed over the visiting Rocky Grove Orioles (Franklin, PA), 71-38 in Friday's non-league match.

In their next game, the Knights meet the Cathedral Prep Ramblers (Erie, PA) in a non-league match, on Wednesday, January 3. Franklin will attempt to better on its 5-3 season record. The Ramblers enter the match with a 3-5 record after their 69-58 non-league win over Austintown-Fitch (Youngstown, OH).

With the defeat, Rocky Grove moves to 5-4 on the year. The Orioles host Mercer (Mercer, PA) to meet the Mustangs in a non-league match on Friday, January 5. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 6-2. Mercer lost 75-57 in their recent non-league match against Redbank Valley (New Bethlehem, PA)