The Merkel Badgers basketball squad (Merkel, TX), was crushed 54-22 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Jayton Jaybirds (Jayton, TX)

With the victory, Jayton advances its record to 10-3 on the year. The Jaybirds travel to Quanah (Quanah, TX) to meet the Indians in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 6. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 4-3. Quanah lost 41-32 in their recent non-league challenge against Graham (Graham, TX)

In their next game, the Badgers encounter the Westbrook Wildcats (Westbrook, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 9. Merkel will attempt to improve on its 3-8 season record. The Wildcats enter the battle with a 14-1 record after their 53-37 non-league loss to Sweetwater (Sweetwater, TX).