Breckenridge Buckaroos (Breckenridge, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Merkel Badgers (Merkel, TX), 56-55 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Breckenridge improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Buckaroos travel to Seymour (Seymour, TX) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, November 28. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Badgers confront the Forsan Buffaloes (Forsan, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 21. Merkel will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Buffaloes come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 73-28 non-league win over Ira (Ira, TX).