Hillcrest Patriots (Tuscaloosa, AL) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Parker Thundering Herd (Birmingham, AL), 71-59 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hillcrest upgrades its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Pinson Valley (Pinson, AL) to play the Indians in a non-league bout on Wednesday, November 22. The Indians come into the bout with a record of 5-0. Pinson Valley won 54-31 in their recent non-league bout against Woodlawn (Birmingham, AL)

Next up, the Thundering Herd play the Gadsden City Titans (Gadsden, AL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, November 28. Parker will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The Titans come into the bout with a 4-3 record after their 62-35 non-league loss to Huntsville (Huntsville, AL).