Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) and the visiting West Henderson Falcons (Hendersonville, NC), saw Franklin's basketball squad overcome West Henderson by a tally of 39-23.

With the victory, Franklin improves its record to 13-3 on the campaign.

Next up, the Falcons confront the Tuscola Mountaineers (Waynesville, NC) in a challenge, on Tuesday, February 13. West Henderson will attempt to improve on its 13-5 season record. The Mountaineers come into the challenge with a 15-5 record after their 39-32 league win over Smoky Mountain (Sylva, NC).