The Parker Thundering Herd basketball squad (Birmingham, AL), was nudged 70-66 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Hillcrest Patriots (Tuscaloosa, AL)

With the victory, Hillcrest advances its record to 13-2 on the year. The Patriots host Oak Mountain (Birmingham, AL) to meet the Eagles in a non-league battle on Thursday, December 19. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 13-2. Oak Mountain lost 69-67 in their recent non-league battle against Hueytown (Hueytown, AL)

The Thundering Herd now own a 5-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Fultondale for a non-league battle on Wednesday, December 18. Parker will meet a Wildcats squad coming off a 59-37 league win over Dora (Dora, AL). The Wildcats record now stands at 8-8.