Merkel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were beaten by the Hawley Bearcats 47-6. While losing is never fun, the Badgers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 1002nd, while the Bearcats are ranked 241st).
Bronson Lloyd threw for 130 yards and a touchdown.
Trey Alexander was his top target, picking up 54 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Keagan Ables had an outrageously good game for Hawley as he threw for 268 yards and four touchdowns while completing 76.2% of his passes, and also punched in two touchdowns on the ground. Coeyn Lovelady helped Ables out on the ground, rushing for 95 yards and a touchdown.
Merkel's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Hawley, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Merkel will host Albany at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hawley, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on De Leon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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