The Austin Black Bears softball team scored 6 runs and limited the host American Christian Academy Patriots to 5 in the Black Bears non-league triumph on Wednesday.

With the triumph, Austin improves its record to 16-4 on the year. The Black Bears travel to Hillcrest (Tuscaloosa, AL) to clash with the Patriots in a non-league game on Wednesday, March 16. The Patriots come into the game with a record of 10-5. Hillcrest lost 6-5 in their recent non-league game against Helena (Helena, AL)

In their next game, the Patriots clash with the Holy Spirit Catholic Saints (Tuscaloosa, AL) in a non-league game, on Monday, March 21. American Christian Academy will attempt to improve on its 7-5 season record. The Saints come into the game with a 7-3 record after their 5-3 league win over South Lamar (Millport, AL).