Hillcrest Patriots (Tuscaloosa, AL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting American Christian Academy Patriots (Tuscaloosa, AL), 9-3 in a non-league test.

With the win, Hillcrest upgrades its record to 8-5 on the season. The Patriots travel to Brookwood (Brookwood, AL) to battle the Panthers in a non-league test on Monday, April 4. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 1-7.

With the defeat, American Christian Academy falls to 12-7 on the season. The Patriots travel to Gordo (Gordo, AL) to battle the Green Wave in a non-league test on Monday, April 4. The Green Wave come into the test with a record of 1-2.