Fans at Friday's non-league contest between the Frenship Tigers (Wolfforth, TX) and the host Merkel Badgers (Merkel, TX), observed Frenship's volleyball team top Merkel by a count of 2-0.

The Tigers (7-0) will now prepare for their contest against Eastland (Eastland, TX). The Mavericks enter the non-league contest with a 0-0 record.

Next, the Badgers battle the Bronte Longhorns (Bronte, TX) in a non-league contest, on Friday, August 16. Merkel will attempt to move on its 0-4 season record. The Longhorns enter the contest with a 2-0 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Abilene Christian (Abilene, TX).