Merkel Badgers (Merkel, TX) backers went home content Monday as they observed their basketball team smash the visiting Brady Bulldogs (Brady, TX), 54-31 in a non-league game.

In their next game, the Badgers face the Comanche Indians (Comanche, TX) in a non-league game, on Thursday, February 15. Merkel will attempt to move on its 23-12 season record. The Indians enter the game with a 30-3 record after their 72-48 non-league win over Vernon (Vernon, TX).

With the defeat, Brady moves to 19-17 on the year.