American Christian Academy Patriots (Tuscaloosa, AL) supporters left the game thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Pike Road Patriots (Pike Road, AL), 11-8 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, American Christian Academy improves its record to 8-11 on the year. The Patriots host Bibb County (Centreville, AL) to play the Choctaws in a 4A Area 6 game on Tuesday, April 1. The Choctaws enter the game with a record of 6-13. Bibb County lost 17-0 in their recent league game against American Christian Academy (Tuscaloosa, AL)

The Patriots now hold a 10-16 record. They play next when they travel to Prattville Christian Academy for a non-league game on Saturday, March 29. Pike Road will play a Panthers squad coming off a 5-2 non-league win over Apollo (Owensboro, KY). The Panthers record now stands at 21-4.