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AnsonMerkel
Tigers
27
BadgersM
35

The Merkel (TX) varsity basketball team won Saturday's neutral tournament game against Anson (TX) by a score of 35-27.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Anson1374327
Merkel1368835
Final score provided by N. Salas.
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Game Story

Texas High School Basketball - Merkel winner over Anson

December 18, 2021: Anson, TX 79501

In Saturday's non-league outing, the Merkel Badgers (Merkel, TX) basketball squad felled the host Anson Tigers (Anson, TX), by a margin of 35-27.

The Badgers (9-2) will now prepare for their outing against Wall (Wall, TX). The Hawks go into the 3A Region I District 6 outing with a 7-6 record. In their last outing, Wall was beaten by Early (Early, TX), 57-49, in a non-league outing.

The Tigers now own a 5-7 record. They play next when they host Coahoma for a non-league outing on Tuesday, December 21. Anson will clash with a Bulldogs squad coming off a 54-50 non-league loss to Hermleigh (Hermleigh, TX). The Bulldogs record now stands at 4-9.

Patrick TeagueTigers Reporter
N SalasBadgers All-Star Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Anson 0, Merkel 0
    Posted @ 2:05p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance About 100
    Posted @ 2:06p
  3. 0 - 0

    Game Start

    Merkel1st Quarter
    Merkel won the tip off.
    Posted @ 2:28p
  4. 0 - 3
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    Score Alert

    Merkel1st Quarter
    Merkel - #15 makes a 3pt Field Goal. Anson 0, Merkel 3
    Posted @ 2:30p
  5. 2 - 3

    Score Alert

    Anson1st Quarter
    Anson - #24 Mason Hagler makes a 2pt Field Goal. Anson 2, Merkel 3
    Posted @ 2:32p
  6. 2 - 3

    Foul Alert

    Anson1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Foul on Anson - #11 Gavin Williams. Anson 2, Merkel 3
    Posted @ 2:33p
  7. 2 - 4
    M

    Score Alert

    Merkel1st Quarter
    Merkel - #21 makes a Free Throw. Anson 2, Merkel 4
    Posted @ 2:33p
  8. 2 - 5
    M

    Score Alert

    Merkel1st Quarter
    Merkel - #24 makes a Free Throw. Anson 2, Merkel 5
    Posted @ 2:33p
  9. 2 - 7
    M

    Score Alert

    Merkel1st Quarter
    Merkel - #15 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Anson 2, Merkel 7
    Posted @ 2:34p
  10. 4 - 7

    Score Alert

    Anson1st Quarter
    Anson - #24 Mason Hagler makes a 2pt Field Goal. Anson 4, Merkel 7
    Posted @ 2:34p
  11. 4 - 7

    Foul Alert

    Anson1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Anson - #24 Mason Hagler. Anson 4, Merkel 7
    Posted @ 2:35p
  12. 4 - 7

    Foul Alert

    Merkel1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Merkel - #30. Anson 4, Merkel 7
    Posted @ 2:35p
  13. 5 - 7

    Score Alert

    Anson1st Quarter
    Anson - #11 Gavin Williams makes a Free Throw. Anson 5, Merkel 7
    Posted @ 2:35p
  14. 6 - 7

    Score Alert

    Anson1st Quarter
    Anson - #11 Gavin Williams makes a Free Throw. Anson 6, Merkel 7
    Posted @ 2:36p
  15. 6 - 9
    M

    Score Alert

    Merkel1st Quarter
    Merkel - #21 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Anson 6, Merkel 9
    Posted @ 2:36p
  16. 6 - 9

    Foul Alert

    Merkel1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Merkel - #1. Anson 6, Merkel 9
    Posted @ 2:37p
  17. 8 - 9

    Score Alert

    Anson1st Quarter
    Anson - #24 Mason Hagler makes a 2pt Field Goal. Anson 8, Merkel 9
    Posted @ 2:37p
  18. 8 - 12
    M

    Score Alert

    Merkel1st Quarter
    Merkel - #15 makes a 3pt Field Goal. Anson 8, Merkel 12
    Posted @ 2:38p
  19. 8 - 12

    Foul Alert

    Anson1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Foul on Anson - #10 Dylyn Pyle. Anson 8, Merkel 12
    Posted @ 2:39p
  20. 8 - 13
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    Score Alert

    Merkel1st Quarter
    Merkel - #5 makes a Free Throw. Anson 8, Merkel 13
    Posted @ 2:39p
  21. 8 - 13

    Foul Alert

    Merkel1st Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Merkel - #2. Anson 8, Merkel 13
    Posted @ 2:40p
  22. 9 - 13

    Score Alert

    Anson1st Quarter
    Anson - #24 Mason Hagler makes a Free Throw. Anson 9, Merkel 13
    Posted @ 2:40p
  23. 10 - 13

    Score Alert

    Anson1st Quarter
    Anson - #24 Mason Hagler makes a Free Throw. Anson 10, Merkel 13
    Posted @ 2:40p
  24. 13 - 13

    Score Alert

    Anson1st Quarter
    Anson - #24 Mason Hagler makes a 3pt Field Goal. Anson 13, Merkel 13
    Posted @ 2:41p
  25. 13 - 13

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Anson 13, Merkel 13
    Posted @ 2:41p
  26. 13 - 16
    M

    Score Alert

    Merkel2nd Quarter
    Merkel - #10 makes a 3pt Field Goal. Anson 13, Merkel 16
    Posted @ 2:45p
  27. 16 - 16

    Score Alert

    Anson2nd Quarter
    Anson - #10 Dylyn Pyle makes a 3pt Field Goal. Anson 16, Merkel 16
    Posted @ 2:47p
  28. 16 - 16

    Foul Alert

    Anson2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Anson - #10 Dylyn Pyle. Anson 16, Merkel 16
    Posted @ 2:47p
  29. 16 - 16

    Foul Alert

    Merkel2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Foul on Merkel - #30. Anson 16, Merkel 16
    Posted @ 2:48p
  30. 16 - 16

    Foul Alert

    Merkel2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Merkel - #1. Anson 16, Merkel 16
    Posted @ 2:49p
  31. 16 - 18
    M

    Score Alert

    Merkel2nd Quarter
    Merkel - #10 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Anson 16, Merkel 18
    Posted @ 2:49p
  32. 18 - 18

    Score Alert

    Anson2nd Quarter
    Anson - #14 Lane Dollar makes a 2pt Field Goal. Anson 18, Merkel 18
    Posted @ 2:50p
  33. 18 - 18

    Foul Alert

    Anson2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Foul on Anson - #30. Anson 18, Merkel 18
    Posted @ 2:52p
  34. 18 - 18

    Foul Alert

    Anson2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Anson - #0 Blake Vinson. Anson 18, Merkel 18
    Posted @ 2:53p
  35. 18 - 19
    M

    Score Alert

    Merkel2nd Quarter
    Merkel - #10 makes a Free Throw. Anson 18, Merkel 19
    Posted @ 2:53p
  36. 20 - 19

    Score Alert

    Anson2nd Quarter
    Anson - #14 Lane Dollar makes a 2pt Field Goal. Anson 20, Merkel 19
    Posted @ 2:54p
  37. 20 - 19

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Anson 20, Merkel 19
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 2:55p
  38. 20 - 19

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Anson3rd Quarter
    Anson's ball.
    Posted @ 3:05p
  39. 23 - 19

    Score Alert

    Anson3rd Quarter
    Anson - #14 Lane Dollar makes a 3pt Field Goal. Anson 23, Merkel 19
    Posted @ 3:05p
  40. 23 - 19

    Foul Alert

    Anson3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Foul on Anson - #10 Dylyn Pyle. Anson 23, Merkel 19
    Posted @ 3:07p
  41. 23 - 19

    Foul Alert

    Anson3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Foul on Anson - #11 Gavin Williams. Anson 23, Merkel 19
    Posted @ 3:07p
  42. 23 - 20
    M

    Score Alert

    Merkel3rd Quarter
    Merkel - #21 makes a Free Throw. Anson 23, Merkel 20
    Posted @ 3:07p
  43. 23 - 21
    M

    Score Alert

    Merkel3rd Quarter
    Merkel - #21 makes a Free Throw. Anson 23, Merkel 21
    Posted @ 3:08p
  44. 23 - 23
    M

    Score Alert

    Merkel3rd Quarter
    Merkel - #1 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Anson 23, Merkel 23
    Posted @ 3:09p
  45. 23 - 25
    M

    Score Alert

    Merkel3rd Quarter
    Merkel - #10 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Anson 23, Merkel 25
    Posted @ 3:10p
  46. 23 - 27
    M

    Score Alert

    Merkel3rd Quarter
    Merkel - #10 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Anson 23, Merkel 27
    Posted @ 3:10p
  47. 23 - 27

    Timeout Alert

    Anson3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Timeout Anson. Anson 23, Merkel 27
    Posted @ 3:10p
  48. 23 - 27

    Foul Alert

    Merkel3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Merkel - #30. Anson 23, Merkel 27
    Posted @ 3:13p
  49. 24 - 27

    Score Alert

    Anson3rd Quarter
    Anson - #0 Blake Vinson makes a Free Throw. Anson 24, Merkel 27
    Posted @ 3:15p
  50. 24 - 27

    Foul Alert

    Anson3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Anson - #24 Mason Hagler. Anson 24, Merkel 27
    Posted @ 3:16p
  51. 24 - 27

    Foul Alert

    Merkel3rd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Foul on Merkel - #5. Anson 24, Merkel 27
    Posted @ 3:18p
  52. 24 - 27

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Anson 24, Merkel 27
    Posted @ 3:19p
  53. 24 - 27

    Foul Alert

    Merkel4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Merkel - #10. Anson 24, Merkel 27
    Posted @ 3:22p
  54. 24 - 29
    M

    Score Alert

    Merkel4th Quarter
    Merkel - #10 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Anson 24, Merkel 29
    Posted @ 3:22p
  55. 24 - 29

    Foul Alert

    Merkel4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Merkel - #2. Anson 24, Merkel 29
    Posted @ 3:23p
  56. 24 - 29

    Foul Alert

    Anson4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Foul on Anson - #0 Blake Vinson. Anson 24, Merkel 29
    Posted @ 3:23p
  57. 24 - 31
    M

    Score Alert

    Merkel4th Quarter
    Merkel - #1 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Anson 24, Merkel 31
    Posted @ 3:24p
  58. 24 - 33
    M

    Score Alert

    Merkel4th Quarter
    Merkel - #5 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Anson 24, Merkel 33
    Posted @ 3:25p
  59. 24 - 33

    Foul Alert

    Merkel4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Merkel - #21. Anson 24, Merkel 33
    Posted @ 3:25p
  60. 24 - 33

    Timeout Alert

    Merkel4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Timeout Merkel. Anson 24, Merkel 33
    Posted @ 3:26p
  61. 24 - 33

    Foul Alert

    Merkel4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Merkel - #21. Anson 24, Merkel 33
    Posted @ 3:29p
  62. 27 - 33

    Score Alert

    Anson4th Quarter
    Anson - #24 Mason Hagler makes a 3pt Field Goal. Anson 27, Merkel 33
    Posted @ 3:30p
  63. 27 - 33

    Foul Alert

    Merkel4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Merkel - #21. Anson 27, Merkel 33
    Posted @ 3:32p
  64. 27 - 33

    Foul Alert

    Anson4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Anson - #3 Asher Jobe. Anson 27, Merkel 33
    Posted @ 3:33p
  65. 27 - 35
    M

    Score Alert

    Merkel4th Quarter
    Merkel - #2 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Anson 27, Merkel 35
    Posted @ 3:34p
  66. 27 - 35

    Foul Alert

    Anson4th Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Anson. Anson 27, Merkel 35
    Posted @ 3:35p
  67. 27 - 35

    Foul Alert

    Anson4th Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Anson - #15. Anson 27, Merkel 35
    Posted @ 3:36p
  68. 27 - 35

    Timeout Alert

    Anson4th Quarter Under a minute
    Timeout Anson. Anson 27, Merkel 35
    Posted @ 3:37p
  69. 27 - 35

    Timeout Alert

    Merkel4th Quarter Under a minute
    Timeout Merkel. Anson 27, Merkel 35
    Posted @ 3:39p
  70. 27 - 35

    End of Game

    Final
    Anson 27, Merkel 35
    Posted @ 3:40p

Highlight Videos

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    Scoretracker Providers

    Patrick TeagueTigers Reporter
    N SalasBadgers All-Star Reporter

    Rankings & Records

    Anson (21-22)

    TXSectionState Div.
    87321257
    OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
    14-146-56-35-63-5.500.5451,2851,175
    M

    Merkel (21-22)

    TXSectionState Div.
    61414466
    OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
    22-88-29-14-29-5.733.8001,3881,151

    Team Scoring Averages

    Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Anson    		13.512.311.36.045.9
    Merkel11.613.79.710.646.3

    Anson Videos

    Merkel Videos

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    Head-to-Head

    • Merkel won on 11/22/2021
      11/22 @ 6:30pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
      Anson----34
      Merkel----47

      The Anson (TX) varsity basketball team lost Monday's away non-conference game against Merkel (TX) by a score of 47-34.

      Box score
    • Merkel won on 12/18/2021
      12/18 @ 2:30pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
      Anson1374327
      Merkel1368835

      The Anson (TX) varsity basketball team lost Saturday's neutral tournament game against Merkel (TX) by a score of 35-27.

      Box score

    Common Opponents

    SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
    Anson8-5Merkel4-5
    DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
    11/16/21AnsonRoby(W) 59-2712/7/21RobyMerkel(W) 50-23
    11/19/21AnsonSweetwater(L) 50-3912/27/21MerkelSweetwater(L) 48-40
    12/9/21AnsonSweetwater(L) 34-33
    11/23/21WintersAnson(W) 35-3012/4/21MerkelWinters(L) 53-48
    12/14/21EulaAnson(L) 45-4111/23/21MerkelEula(L) 56-48
    12/17/21AnsonHermleigh(W) 48-4312/10/21MerkelHermleigh(W) 62-61
    12/21/21CoahomaAnson(W) 59-3912/16/21CoahomaMerkel(W) 55-24
    12/27/21AnsonSeymour(W) 39-3812/2/21MerkelSeymour(L) 51-39
    2/21/22AnsonSeymour(L) 65-5812/28/21SeymourMerkel(L) 25-21
    1/7/22AnsonHaskell(W) 45-1711/16/21HaskellMerkel(W) 53-32
    2/1/22HaskellAnson(W) 64-34
    1/11/22AlbanyAnson(W) 48-3712/16/21AlbanyMerkel
    2/5/22AnsonAlbany(L) 42-40

    Record Breakdown

    Anson (21-22)

    		M

    Merkel (21-22)
    14-14
    		Overall
    22-8
    6-5
    		League
    8-2
    3-4
    		Non-League
    7-1
    0-2
    		Head to Head
    2-0
    8-5
    		Common Opponent
    4-5
    6-3
    		Home
    9-1
    5-6
    		Away
    4-2
    3-5
    		Neutral
    9-5
    0-1
    		Playoff
    1-1
    14-14
    		In-State
    22-8
    0-0
    		Out-of-State
    0-0