In Tuesday's non-league match, the Merkel Badgers (Merkel, TX) volleyball squad prevailed the visiting Aspermont Hornets (Aspermont, TX), by a count of 3-0.

Next up, the Badgers confront the Hawley Bearcats (Hawley, TX) in a non-league match, on Saturday, September 6. Merkel will attempt to move on its 14-9 season record. The Bearcats come into the bout with a 16-7 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Abilene Christian (Abilene, TX).

With the loss, Aspermont drops to 3-10 on the campaign. The Hornets host Abilene Christian (Abilene, TX) to clash with the Panthers in a non-league bout on Saturday, September 6. The Panthers come into the bout with a record of 10-10. Abilene Christian lost 3-0 in their recent non-league bout against Hawley (Hawley, TX)