Hillcrest Patriots (Tuscaloosa, AL) boosters left the game thrilled Monday as they saw their volleyball squad achieve victory over the visiting Sipsey Valley Bears (Buhl, AL), 25-13 in a non-league test.

With the win, Hillcrest improves its record to 9-15 on the season. The Patriots travel to Northridge (Tuscaloosa, AL) to encounter the Jaguars in a non-league test on Tuesday, September 23. The Jaguars go into the test with a record of 11-6. Northridge won 3-0 in their recent league test against Paul W. Bryant (Cottondale, AL)

Next, the Bears meet the Hale County Wildcats (Moundville, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, September 23. Sipsey Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 10-9 season record. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a 1-6 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Gordo (Gordo, AL).