The Merkel Badgers softball team (Merkel, TX), was routed 5-0 in Thursday's non-league test with the host Abilene Eagles (Abilene, TX)

Coming up next, the Eagles encounter the Cleburne Yellowjackets (Cleburne, TX) in a non-league test, on Thursday, February 22. Abilene will attempt to improve on its 5-4 season record. The Yellowjackets come into the test with a 2-5 record after their 6-1 league win over Mansfield Timberview (Arlington, TX).

The Badgers (6-2) will now prepare for their test against Big Spring (Big Spring, TX). The Steers come into the non-league test with a 2-3 record. In their last test, Big Spring was routed by McGregor (McGregor, TX), 7-3, in a non-league test.