The Early Longhorns scored 29 unanswered points then held off a comeback attempt by the Merkel Badgers for a 31-20 road victory.  The Longhorns evened their season record at 2-2, handing Merkel (2-2) a second straight loss in the process.

Next week Early wraps up its pre-district schedule with its homecoming game against Grape Creek (1-3), which dropped a 24-8 home decision to Coleman Friday night.  (courtesy Brownwood News)