Beekman (Bastrop, LA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Ouachita Christian Eagles (Monroe, LA), 45-41 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Beekman upgrades its record to 11-1 on the campaign. The travel to Forest (Forest, LA) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 4-13.

Next up, the Eagles play the Family Community Christian (Winnsboro, LA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 5. Ouachita Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 7-9 season record. The come into the bout with a 4-14 record after their 49-44 non-league loss to LaSalle (Olla, LA).