The Franklin Panthers routed the visiting North Henderson Knights basketball team by a final score of 52-20 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Smoky Mountain Mustangs (Sylva, NC) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, February 6. Franklin will attempt to move on its 10-3 season record. The Mustangs enter the game with a 8-9 record after their 50-20 league loss to West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC).

With the defeat, North Henderson moves to 4-12 on the year. The Knights host East Henderson (East Flat Rock, NC) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 6. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 4-9. East Henderson lost 40-38 in their recent non-league game against Tuscola (Waynesville, NC)