The Merrill Varsity Football Team came back in the second half to defeat the Antigo Red Robins 32-27 Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at Schofield Stadium in Antigo. The game marked the 121st matchup between …
The Merrill Varsity Bluejays snapped a nine-year losing streak to Mosinee with a 13-0 shutout win Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at Jay Stadium in Merrill. The win also came on Senior Night for the …
The Merrill Varsity Boys Football Team dropped a 36-0 decision to Medford on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Medford Area Senior High School’s Raider Field. “Medford was a very physical football …
Editor’s Note: The information included in last week’s special Fall Sports Profile section for Merrill High School Cross Country was inadvertently a repeat of the 2025 Cross Country Team …
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Athletes from Merrill and across the country converged on the Merrill area Saturday, July 25, for the Black Squirrel Scurry Triathlon, a paddling triathlon included paddling the Prairie River, biking …
A brand-new Legion baseball team in Athens, made up mostly of underclassmen, is heading to the State Tournament after winning the Regional Championship in its very first season. Athens Post 4 went …
The Russ Sukow Memorial Golf Outing recently made an $800 donation to the Merrill Bluejays Trap Team, continuing a tradition that has supported a different local cause each year since the tournament …
Alumni, families, and community members will lace up their running shoes this weekend for the second annual Merrill Alumni Friends & Family 5K Run/Walk, and all are invited to join them. The …
The Merrill Baseball Program inducted three new members into the Merrill Baseball Hall of Fame on June 26 at Athletic Park, honoring coach and player Corey Opper, player Ty Grunenwald, and …
The Merrill Bluejay Trap Team wrapped up an impressive season with a strong showing at the State Shoot that was held June 19-21, 2026, where athletes from all divisions competed against some of the …
Merrill’s trap shooters closed the book on an outstanding regular 2026 season in the Great Northern Trap Conference, with Bluejays of all ages bringing home Conference titles, All-Conference …
The City of Merrill Parks & Recreation Department issued a press release last week to express its sincere appreciation to the generous community partners who made the purchase of a new scoreboard …
The Merrill Varsity Boys Baseball Team held its end-of-season picnic and awards ceremony last week. Seven players were recognized for their contributions during the 2026 season. Four players were …
On Thursday, June 4, the Merrill Girls Softball Program held its end-of-the-year banquet. It was also a time to recognize the players who had contributed to the team’s success during the season at …
The Merrill Baseball Program will hold its annual Merrill Baseball Hall of Fame induction and ceremony on June 26, 2026, at Athletic Park in Merrill. The induction and ceremony will be held after the …
The Merrill Varsity Bluejays fell 12-7 to the No. 1 seed Wisconsin Dells Chiefs on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in what turned out to be the final game of the season. The Bluejays finished the year at …
The Merrill Bluejay Trap Team concluded the Great Northern Trap Conference season with an outstanding performance at the Conference Shootout held Friday, May 29, 2026, at Minocqua Gun Club. The …
Area photographer, Joseph Frederick, shares some amazing images from last weekend's May 29-31, 2026, Merrill Youth Baseball Tournament.
On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the Merrill Varsity Track & Field team traveled to Medford High School to compete in the Division 2 Regional meet. The Bluejays turned in a strong performance, producing …