Hillcrest Patriots (Tuscaloosa, AL) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host American Christian Academy Patriots (Tuscaloosa, AL), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Patriots confront the Paul W. Bryant Stampede (Cottondale, AL) in a 6A Area 6 challenge, on Monday, April 15. Hillcrest will attempt to better on its 5-5 season record.

The Patriots now have a 4-9 record. They take the field next when they host Holy Spirit Catholic for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 16. American Christian Academy will confront a Saints team coming off a 6-4 non-league loss to Holt (Holt, AL). The Saints record now stands at 4-8.