Merkel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by the Albany Lions at home and fell 62-21. 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 Lions are ranked 410th).
Despite the defeat, Merkel saw an underclassman step up: Mayson Prieto picked up 161 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Prieto got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 93 yards.
Branson Beal was his usual excellent self, rushing for 87 yards and five touchdowns, while also picking up 56 receiving yards and a touchdown for Albany.
Merkel's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Albany, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Merkel will challenge Cisco at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cisco will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Merkel surely won't give up without a fight. As for Albany, they will welcome Anson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Albany will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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