Texas High School Basketball - Merkel nipped by Whitharral
December 30, 2023: Whitharral, TX 79380 In Saturday's non-league match, the host Whitharral Panthers basketball team scored a tight 58-55 triumph over the Merkel Badgers.
In their next game, the Panthers face the Liberty Patriots (Lubbock, TX) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 30. Whitharral will attempt to move on its 12-4 season record. The Patriots enter the match with a 10-10 record after their 64-55 non-league win over Saint Mary's Hall (San Antonio, TX).
With the defeat, Merkel moves to 10-7 on the year. The Badgers host Ballinger (Ballinger, TX) to face the Bearcats in a 3A Region I District 6 match on Tuesday, January 2. The Bearcats enter the match with a record of 5-10. Ballinger lost 65-37 in their recent non-league match against Eldorado (Eldorado, TX)
