In Friday's non-league test, the Benson Tech Techmen (Portland, OR) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Nelson (Happy Valley, OR), by a score of 56-45.

Next, the Techmen encounter the McDaniel Mountain Lions (Portland, OR) in a 6A Portland test, on Tuesday, January 7. Benson Tech will attempt to move on its 3-1 season record.

With the loss, Nelson falls to 1-2 on the campaign. The host West Salem (Salem, OR) to play the Titans in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 7. The Titans go into the bout with a record of 3-3.