In Thursday's league contest, the Hoover Buccaneers (Hoover, AL) softball team held off the visiting Vestavia Hills Rebels (Vestavia Hills, AL), by a margin of 3-2.

With the triumph, Hoover moves its record to 24-6 on the year. The Buccaneers travel to Thompson (Alabaster, AL) to play the Warriors in a 7A Area 5 contest on Tuesday, April 18. The Warriors come into the contest with a record of 25-6. Thompson won 5-2 in their recent non-league contest against Hartselle (Hartselle, AL)

In their next game, the Rebels play the Tuscaloosa County Wildcats (Northport, AL) in a 7A Area 5 contest, on Tuesday, April 18. Vestavia Hills will attempt to move on its 31-6 season record. The Wildcats come into the contest with a 24-11 record after their 5-3 non-league win over Hatton (Town Creek, AL).