The Hillcrest Patriots volleyball squad (Tuscaloosa, AL), was defeated 3-0 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Tuscaloosa County Wildcats (Northport, AL)

With the win, Tuscaloosa County improves its record to 8-16 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Demopolis (Demopolis, AL) to encounter the Tigers in a non-league battle on Wednesday, October 1. The Tigers enter the contest with a record of 4-11. Demopolis won 2-1 in their recent non-league contest against American Christian Academy (Tuscaloosa, AL)

Next, the Patriots meet the Paul W. Bryant Stampede (Cottondale, AL) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, October 4. Hillcrest will attempt to upgrade on its 10-17 season record. The Stampede enter the contest with a 8-10 record after their 3-0 league win over Central (Tuscaloosa, AL).