Merrill 10u All Stars team had their first hit at the Little League State Tournament held at Doepke Park in Wausau beginning July 31, 2022. The boys were one of six teams in the state to make it to the tournament. They secured their place to attend the tournament by defeating Antigo, Rhinelander, Wausau Nationals, Wausau AL, and Appleton in the weeks prior.
Pictured starting in the front row: Colton VanLieshout. Middle L to R: Teddy Kalinowski, Oliver Kahr, Jacob Caskey, Mason Fuchs, and Shaban Kiskoski. Back L to R: Cameron Thom, James Cordova, Cam Neuman, Taylor Timm, Ben Schmeltzer, Parker Simons, and Charles Graap. Not pictured are coaches: Tom Schmeltzer, Chris Simon, John VanLieshout, and Paul Timm. Submitted photo.