The Beckman Patriots basketball team scored 61 points and limited the visiting Paramount Pirates to 33 in the Patriots non-league triumph on Friday.

The Patriots now possess a 16-2 record. They play next when they travel to Mission Viejo for a game on Tuesday, January 14.

With the loss, Paramount falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Downey (Downey, CA) to confront the Vikings in a game on Wednesday, January 15. The Vikings go into the game with a record of 15-5. Downey won 52-9 in their recent league game against Lynwood (Lynwood, CA)