In Saturday's non-league test, the Merkel Badgers (Merkel, TX) basketball squad trounced the host Northside Indians (Vernon, TX), by a score of 70-35.

Next, the Badgers clash with the Coleman Bluecats (Coleman, TX) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, December 17. Merkel will attempt to improve on its 4-8 season record. The Bluecats come into the test with a 4-7 record after their 78-42 non-league win over Strawn (Strawn, TX).

The Indians (0-9) will now prepare for their test against Knox City (Knox City, TX). The Greyhounds come into the 1A Region II District 16 test with a 1-4 record.