The Franklin Panthers ran past the visiting North Henderson Knights basketball team by a final score of 63-54 in Friday's 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 12-3 season record. The Mustangs enter the game with a 6-11 record after their 57-50 league loss to West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC).

With the defeat, North Henderson moves to 16-5 on the year. The Knights host East Henderson (East Flat Rock, NC) to face the Eagles in a game on Tuesday, February 6. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 11-6. East Henderson won 45-44 in their recent non-league game against Tuscola (Waynesville, NC)