Merkel Badgers (Merkel, TX) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Idalou Wildcats (Idalou, TX), 8-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Merkel upgrades its record to 2-2 on the season. The Badgers travel to Bangs (Bangs, TX) to battle the Dragons in a non-league test on Friday, March 1. The Dragons come into the test with a record of 0-1. Bangs lost 16-3 in their recent non-league test against Tolar (Tolar, TX)

With the defeat, Idalou falls to 0-3 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Wall (Wall, TX) to battle the Hawks in a non-league test on Thursday, February 29. The Hawks come into the test with a record of 3-1.