In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Haskell Indians basketball team scored a decisive 81-56 triumph over the Merkel Badgers.

In their next game, the Indians face the Hawley Bearcats (Hawley, TX) in a 2A Region I District 5 match, on Friday, February 8. Haskell will attempt to move on its 26-1 season record. The Bearcats enter the match with a 8-19 record after their 74-54 league loss to Stanton (Stanton, TX).

With the defeat, Merkel moves to 1-7 on the year. The Badgers host Hawley (Hawley, TX) to face the Bearcats in a 2A Region I District 5 match on Tuesday, February 12. The Bearcats enter the match with a record of 8-20. Hawley lost 82-53 in their recent league match against Haskell (Haskell, TX)