Alabama High School Basketball - Hillcrest holds off Escambia County
December 5, 2023: Atmore, AL 36502 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Hillcrest Jaguars (Evergreen, AL) and the host Escambia County Blue Devils (Atmore, AL), saw Hillcrest's basketball squad hold off Escambia County by a tally of 59-54.
With the victory, Hillcrest improves its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Jaguars travel to Thomasville (Thomasville, AL) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 8. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 2-6. Thomasville won 48-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Flomaton (Flomaton, AL)
Next up, the Blue Devils confront the W.S. Neal Eagles (East Brewton, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 7. Escambia County will attempt to improve on its 3-1 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 1-5 record after their 41-29 non-league loss to Shields (Beatrice, AL).