In boys basketball, Raccoon opened their season with a 49-27 win over Rome. Michael Organ finished with 23, Marquis Etress added 9 and Caden Lamb 7. Rome won the JV game 33-32. Alton Davis had 15 for Raccoon.
Franklin Park will open up their season tomorrow at the Rend Lake Shootout when they take on Grand Prairie/Irvington/North Wamac in varsity play.