In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Merkel Badgers basketball team scored a good 48-30 triumph over the Clyde Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Badgers meet the Miles Bulldogs (Miles, TX) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 28. Merkel will attempt to move on its 14-4 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 13-4 record after their 45-40 non-league win over Klondike (Lamesa, TX).

With the defeat, Clyde moves to 5-12 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Grady (Lenorah, TX) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league match on Thursday, December 28. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 1-10.