Merkel Badgers (Merkel, TX) supporters left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad thwart the visiting Grape Creek Eagles (San Angelo, TX), 16-1 in a league game.

With the triumph, Merkel improves its record to 3-5 on the year. The Badgers host Brownwood (Brownwood, TX) to play the Lions in a non-league game on Thursday, March 13. The Lions enter the game with a record of 10-6. Brownwood lost 16-6 in their recent non-league game against Gatesville (Gatesville, TX)

The Eagles now hold a 0-3 record. They play next when they travel to Clyde for a 3A Region I District 6 game on Monday, March 17. Grape Creek will play a Bulldogs squad coming off a 9-1 league win over Sweetwater (Sweetwater, TX). The Bulldogs record now stands at 13-3.