Franklin Tornadoes (Franklin, NH) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Moultonborough Academy Panthers (Moultonborough, NH), 62-27 in a league bout.

With the win, Franklin upgrades its record to 10-5 on the season. The Tornadoes host Mount Royal Academy (Sunapee, NH) to play the Knights in a Division IV bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 1-14. Mount Royal Academy lost 47-36 in their recent league bout against Sunapee (Sunapee, NH)

Next up, the Panthers play the Pittsburg Panthers (Pittsburg, NH) in a Division IV bout, on Wednesday, February 7. Moultonborough Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 6-9 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 5-7 record after their 78-57 league loss to Littleton (Littleton, NH).