"The rock" is painted to celebrate the Otto Bacher Invitational. Photo courtesy of Merrill Track and Field. BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR On Friday, May 3, 2024, Merrill hosted the 38th Annual Otto Bacher …

Pitcher Brady Kanitz delivers a pitch while holding a runner on at first base. Rick Argall photo. BY RICK ARGALL AND TINA L. SCOTT MMC STAFF On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the Merrill Varsity Baseball …

2024 Varsity Bluejay Trap Team. Photo courtesy of Bluejay Trap Program. BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR The Merrill Bluejay Trap Team started their season on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, with a matchup against …

#6 Avery Hoock tries to gain possession in Merrill's defensive end. Rick Argall photo. BY RICK ARGALL MMC STAFF The Merrill Varsity Girls Soccer team hosted conference rival DC Everest on Thursday …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR “It was a long week with five games,” said Shawn Schultz, Head Coach for the Merrill Varsity Boys Baseball Team. “We started out in Mosinee on Monday with a huge 8-6 …

First Baseman Mia Ott receives relay throw during pregame warm-ups. Rick Argall photo. BY RICK ARGALL MMC STAFF The Merrill Varsity Girls Softball Team returned home after weekend tournaments to host …

L to R: Avery Hoock, Hailey Cole, Paige Byer, and Greta Peterson. Proving that "team work makes the dream work" ... Even when trying to stay warm! Photo courtesy of Merrill Varsity Soccer Program. BY …

The Bandits prepare to rush the quarterback! Rick Argall photo. BY RICK ARGALL MMC STAFF The Central Wisconsin Bandits hosted the Mid-Western Wildcats out of Black River Falls, Wis., on Saturday …

Katie Heckendorf framing a pitch. Patience Pyan photo. BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR On Monday, April 8, 2024, the Edgar Wildcats came to play the Merrill Bluejays at the Merrill Area Recreation Complex in …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Merrill’s Athletic Park, the Merrill Bluejays lost to the Marshfield Tigers in Merrill’s first Varsity Baseball Conference game of the season …

Merrill's #5 Greta Peterson is "our striker attacking the net," Coach Kufahl said. Photo courtesy of Merrill Soccer Program. BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR In their season opener, the Merrill Varsity Girls …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR The Merrill Varsity Baseball Team kicked off their season with a game against the Pewaukee Pirates on Saturday, March 30, 2024, and lost by a single point. “We opened play …

Boys Wrestling Program awards were given to the folllowing wrestlers. Front row L to R: Austin Depies (Most Pins Award), Mikal Plautz (Ogre Award and Legion Award), and Noah Klug (Charles Gustin …

Front row L to R: Andrew Josiger, Landen Hattery, Johnathon Barnett, Brodie Johnas, and Assistant Coach Craig Josiger. Back row: Ryan Wallin, Henry Chrudimsky, Jamis Hanson, Aceson Graap, and Coach …

The Merrill Youth Hockey Squirt A Team, from left to right: Front row: Sam Smith, Myles Taylor, Rosie Brooks, Brantley Weber-King, and Parker Eisner. Middle row: Roger Brooks, Logan Koehler, Lucas …

Eight Merrill Varsity Boys Wrestlers qualify for Sectionals; Varsity Girls will compete at same Sectionals Merrill Boys Varsity Wrestlers qualifying for Sectionals. Front, L to R: Noah Klug, Dustin …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR The East Merrill Newman United (EMU) Bluejacks Varsity Hockey Team took on Regis/Altoona/McDonnell (RAM) in a non-Conference game on Feb. 3, 2024, at the Merrill Area …

Leah Freyer competes in another BSG event. Photo courtesy of Merrill Ice Reflections Figure Skating Club. Brooklyn Kraegenbrink competed in an amazing nine figure skating events over the course of …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR On Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, beginning at 5:45 p.m. the Merrill Varsity Basketball Team will hold their annual cancer night/benefit. This year’s event will benefit a man who …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR The Boys Varsity Basketball Team traveled to Wausau West last Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, to play the Warriors and the Warriors took the win that time around. By the end of the …