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Franklin at Needham: Early-season scrimmage set for 11 a.m. ET Saturday, Dec. 6 at Needham High

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Franklin travels to Needham for an early-season scrimmage at Needham High School on Saturday, Dec. 6. Tip is scheduled for 11 a.m. ET. The Franklin Panthers (0-0) will face the Needham Rockets (0-0) in a nonconference tuneup as both programs open their 2025-26 campaign.

What to know

  • Date/time: 11 a.m. ET Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025

  • Location: Needham High School — Needham, Mass.

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5997370-franklin-vs-needham

  • Needham Rockets: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/176250-needham-rockets (SBLive fans: 4; picks: 0)

  • Franklin Panthers: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/173582-franklin-panthers (SBLive fans: 5; picks: 0)

  • No previous meeting listed between these teams in the SBLive game record.

Why it matters

This is a straight-up early-season scrimmage — both teams are 0-0 and looking to iron out rotations and establish identities before league play. Expect coaches to experiment with lineups and give playing time across the roster. Check SBLive and the teams’ pages for updates, as rosters and injury information can change in the final days before tip.

Streaming

  • Needham Rockets NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/needham-high-school-needham-ma/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Franklin Panthers NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/franklin-high-school-franklin-ma/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Ticketing

  • No ticket links provided. Check the Needham High School or team pages for any local admission information closer to game day.

Get involved

Follow both teams on ScorebookLive to stay updated and help grow their fan counts: Needham Rockets and Franklin Panthers. Make your pick on the game page for fun — picks are fan engagement only and do not affect SBLive projections. SBLive follower, pick and win-chance numbers can change, so follow the teams and make picks for the team you want to see win.