Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) supporters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Swain County Maroon Devils (Bryson City, NC), 55-34 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Franklin advances its record to 13-9 on the year. The Panthers travel to West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC) to face the Falcons in a 3A Mountain 7 match on Friday, February 7. The Falcons enter the match with a record of 12-10. West Henderson lost 58-44 in their recent non-league match against North Buncombe (Weaverville, NC)

The Maroon Devils now own a 4-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Robbinsville for a 1A Smoky Mountain - Big match on Friday, February 7. Swain County will face a Black Knights squad coming off a 57-29 league win over Hayesville (Hayesville, NC). The Black Knights record now stands at 9-9.