Beckman Patriots (Irvine, CA) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Artesia Pioneers (Lakewood, CA), 65-53 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Beckman upgrades its record to 1-3 on the campaign. The Patriots host Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Monday, December 4. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 2-1. Santa Margarita won 72-28 in their recent non-league bout against Newport Harbor (Newport Beach, CA)

Next up, the Pioneers play the Pioneer Titans (Whittier, CA) in a bout, on Friday, January 12. Artesia will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record.