The Beatrice Orangemen defeated the host Northwest Vikings basketball squad by a final score of 65-51 in Friday's non-league outing.

Next, the Orangemen clash with the Ralston Rams (Ralston, NE) in a non-league outing, on Monday, February 16. Beatrice will attempt to upgrade on its 10-10 season record. The Rams come into the outing with a 4-17 record after their 62-50 non-league win over Boys Town (Boys Town, NE).

With the loss, Northwest falls to 12-8 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Gretna (Gretna, NE) to confront the Dragons in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 17. The Dragons go into the game with a record of 12-9. Gretna won 58-56 in their recent non-league game against Standing Bear (Lincoln, NE)