Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Eastwood Troopers (El Paso, TX) and the host Franklin Cougars (El Paso, TX), saw Eastwood's basketball squad hold off Franklin by a count of 50-47.

With the victory, Eastwood upgrades its record to 6-5 on the campaign. The Troopers host Eastlake (El Paso, TX) to play the Falcons in a challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 16-4. Eastlake won 50-39 in their recent league challenge against Pebble Hills (El Paso, TX)

Next up, the Cougars play the El Dorado Aztecs (El Paso, TX) in a challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Franklin will attempt to upgrade on its 6-2 season record. The Aztecs come into the challenge with a 14-6 record after their 37-36 league win over Montwood (El Paso, TX).