In Thursday's non-league test, the Hillcrest Patriots (Tuscaloosa, AL) basketball squad trounced the visiting Sipsey Valley Bears (Buhl, AL), by a score of 54-12.

Next, the Patriots encounter the Hazel Green Trojans (Hazel Green, AL) in a non-league test, on Saturday, November 16. Hillcrest will attempt to improve on its 3-0 season record. The Trojans come into the test with a 2-1 record after their 33-26 non-league win over Sparkman (Harvest, AL).

The Bears (0-1) will now prepare for their test against Northridge (Tuscaloosa, AL). The Jaguars come into the non-league test with a 4-0 record. In their last test, Northridge bounced West Point (West Point, MS), 45-32, in a non-league test.