The Hillcrest Patriots volleyball squad (Tuscaloosa, AL), was defeated 3-0 in Monday's league battle with the visiting Thompson Warriors (Alabaster, AL)

With the win, Thompson improves its record to 17-8 on the season. The Warriors travel to Auburn (Auburn, AL) to encounter the Tigers in a non-league battle on Thursday, October 10. The Tigers go into the battle with a record of 29-8. Auburn won 2-0 in their recent non-league battle against Brewbaker Tech (Montgomery, AL)

The Patriots now own a 13-15 record. They put it on the line next when they host South Lamar for a non-league battle on Tuesday, October 8. Hillcrest will encounter a Stallions squad coming off a 2-0 non-league loss to Hamilton (Hamilton, AL). The Stallions record now stands at 11-8.