The Sipsey Valley Bears softball team (Buhl, AL), was tipped 6-5 in Tuesday's non-league test with the host American Christian Academy Patriots (Tuscaloosa, AL)

Coming up next, the Patriots encounter the Hale County Wildcats (Moundville, AL) in a non-league test, on Thursday, April 21. American Christian Academy will attempt to improve on its 12-7 season record. The Wildcats enter the test with a 7-11 record after their 24-0 league win over Southside (Selma, AL).

The Bears (17-16) will now prepare for their test against Gordo (Gordo, AL). The Green Wave enter the non-league test with a 8-17 record. In their last test, Gordo was tipped by American Christian Academy (Tuscaloosa, AL), 10-5, in a league test.