Merkel Badgers (Merkel, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Clyde Bulldogs (Clyde, TX), 5-2 in a league challenge.

The Badgers now own a 11-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Clyde for a 3A Region I District 6 challenge on Friday, March 22. Merkel will face a Bulldogs squad coming off a 5-2 league loss to Merkel (Merkel, TX). The Bulldogs record now stands at 17-5.

With the loss, Clyde falls to 17-5 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Merkel (Merkel, TX) to face the Badgers in a 3A Region I District 6 challenge on Friday, March 22. The Badgers enter the challenge with a record of 11-5. Merkel won 5-2 in their recent league challenge against Clyde (Clyde, TX)