Miles Bulldogs (Miles, TX) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Merkel Badgers (Merkel, TX), 41-34 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Miles upgrades its record to 14-4 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Muenster (Muenster, TX) to play the Hornets in a non-league bout on Friday, December 29. The Hornets come into the bout with a record of 15-4. Muenster won 43-34 in their recent non-league bout against Seymour (Seymour, TX)

Next up, the Badgers play the Seymour Panthers (Seymour, TX) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 29. Merkel will attempt to upgrade on its 14-5 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 7-8 record after their 43-34 non-league loss to Muenster (Muenster, TX).