On Monday, March 7, 2022, the Merrill Wrestling Team held their High School Wrestling Banquet at the Northwoods Veterans Post.
“The Wrestling Banquet was a great event to recognize all the wrestlers,” Head Varsity Wrestling Coach Brian Suchocki said. “It is a great way to look back on all the accomplishments.”
Athletes received 2021-22 Wrestling Awards, as follows.
OGRE AWARD – Awarded to the Senior who gets the most out of their ability, gives 100 %, and leads by example: Wyatt Bathke
LEGION AWARD – Awarded to the Senior who that displays citizenship, leadership, sportsmanship, competitiveness, and value to the team: Wyatt Bathke
Outstanding Varsity Wrestler – The Charles Gustin most valuable wrestler: Ryder Depies
Most Improved Upper Classman (11 –12): Brian Ball
Most Improved Lower Classman (9-10): Callum Wheeler
Most Dedicated to Sport and Team: Ryder Depies
Coaches Award (Jered Severt Memorial Award given to an upperclassmen who displays best what it means to be a Merrill Wrestler): Ian Dreikosen
Most Pins Rod Genrich Memorial Award: Wyatt Bathke – 24
Most Team Points: Wyatt Bathke – 169
Most Takedowns: Ryder Depies – 37
Merrill Female Wrestling Leadership Award – The leader of the team taking into account academics, character, role model, work ethic, and practice): Brindelyn Eternicka
Merrill Female Wrestling Bluejay Award – Awarded to the wrestler who gets the most out of her ability: Adeline Callos
Merrill Female Outstanding Wrestler Award – Awarded to the wrestler with the best skill level: Allison Hunter
Merrill Female Most Improved Wrestler Award – Awarded to the wrestler who most improved during the season: Brindelyn Eternicka