Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Merkel Badgers (Merkel, TX) and the visiting Anson Tigers (Anson, TX), saw Merkel's basketball squad hold off Anson by a tally of 44-39.

With the victory, Merkel improves its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Badgers travel to Clyde (Clyde, TX) to confront the Bulldogs in a 3A Region I District 6 challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 9-4.

Next up, the Tigers confront the Borden County Coyotes (Gail, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 15. Anson will attempt to improve on its 6-6 season record.