Beckman Patriots (Irvine, CA) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Tesoro Titans (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA), 72-70 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Beckman upgrades its record to 8-2 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Mayfair (Lakewood, CA) to play the Monsoons in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 14. The Monsoons come into the bout with a record of 0-1. Mayfair lost 55-34 in their recent non-league bout against Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach, CA)

Next up, the Titans play the Portola Bulldogs (Irvine, CA) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 28. Tesoro will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record.