BEATRICE, Neb - On a windy night in Southeast Nebraska, a rivalry matchup went the way of the Beatrice Orangemen.

Beatrice topped Crete 14-7 on Friday night with scores from John Riesen and Merrick Johnson. The lone Cardinals score was hauled in by Kenson Spence on an 11-yard touchdown pass from Reece Vertin.

Riesen led the way for the Orangemen with 16 carries for 105 yards and a TD.