Merkel was the 54-37 winner over Bangs when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Merkel Badgers took a 20-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bangs Dragons. The Badgers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Merkel's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bronson Lloyd, who threw for 148 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards. 120 of those passing yards were hauled in by Cj Walcott.
Aden Jones was a one-man wrecking crew for Bangs as he rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries.
Merkel's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Bangs, the win snapped their losing streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-1 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Merkel will square off against Hawley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bangs, they will take on Grape Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bangs is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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