The Gardendale Rockets edged the host American Christian Academy Patriots softball squad by a count of 8-7 in Friday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Rockets confront the Chelsea Hornets (Chelsea, AL) in a non-league battle, on Friday, February 28. Gardendale will attempt to better on its 7-9 season record. The Hornets come into the battle with a 5-1 record after their 8-1 non-league win over Pell City (Pell City, AL).

With the loss, American Christian Academy moves to 3-5 on the season. The Patriots travel to Hewitt-Trussville (Trussville, AL) to confront the Huskies in a non-league battle on Saturday, March 1. The Huskies come into the battle with a record of 3-4. Hewitt-Trussville lost 20-1 in their recent non-league battle against Central (Phenix City, AL)