The eighth-grade boys A team ran its record to 12-0 with a 68-30 triumph over Merkel Monday.<p></b></i></u>
Ryan Claxton and Lance Day together outscored the entire Merkel team, collecting 16 and 15 points, respectively.<p></b></i></u>
Brent Bollinger knocked in 11, Brooks Gafford and Blaine Knipe posted eight each and Travis Hatfield hit for five.<p></b></i></u>
Dustin Murdock added four and Alan Jones hit a free throw in the win.</b></u></i><P ALIGN LEFT><hr>