The Franklinton Demons basketball team (Franklinton, LA), was overwhelmed 61-32 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Pine Raiders (Franklinton, LA)

The Raiders now possess a 16-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Albany for a 3A District 7 battle on Friday, February 2. Pine will confront a Hornets team coming off a 60-53 league loss to Amite (Amite, LA). The Hornets record now stands at 19-7.

The Demons (7-12) will now prepare for their battle against Varnado (Angie, LA). The Wildcats come into the non-league battle with a 7-8 record. In their last battle, Varnado trounced Riverside Academy (Reserve, LA), 35-22, in a league battle.