Hillcrest Patriots (Tuscaloosa, AL) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting James Clemens Jets (Madison, AL), 53-45 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hillcrest advances its record to 23-7 on the year. The Patriots travel to Florence (Florence, AL) to face the Falcons in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 18. The Falcons enter the match with a record of 24-7. Florence won 81-53 in their recent non-league match against Tuscaloosa County (Northport, AL)

The Jets now own a 16-14 record.