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BreckenridgeÕs Ryan Wolfgang attempts to catch a pass during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Kaleb Walker receives a pass in the end zone to score a touchdown while BreckenridgeÕs Jaxon Laubscher attempts to block the pass during their game Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Collin Sitts carries the ball during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Joel Tack receives the snap during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Joel Tack carries the ball during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Logan Cassiday attempts to tackle BreckenridgeÕs Collin Sitts during their game Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Jaxon Laubscher attempts a pass to a teammate during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Kaleb Walker carries the ball during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

The Merrill High School marching band perform at halftime during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Collin Sitts carries the ball during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

Breckenridge fans cheer during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

Merrill High School alum Jacklyn Harrington cheers from the sidelines during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Joel Tack carries the ball during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

Fans play catch on the sidelines during a game between Merrill and Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Joel Tack carries the ball during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

Merrill faces off against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Denver Coty tosses the ball to an official after scoring a touchdown during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Joel Tack attempts a pass to a teammate during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Jaxon Laubscher attempts a pass to a teammate during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Jacob Laubscher carries the ball during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

Merrill fans cheers from the bleachers during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Joel Tack carries the ball during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

The Merrill High School marching band perform at halftime during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Jacob Laubscher attempts a pass to a teammate during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Jacob Laubscher carries the ball during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Andrew Zuniga carries the ball during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

Merrill head coach Christian Wiley speaks to the team during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Collin Sitts carries the ball during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Collin Sitts carries the ball during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

Merrill players take to the field after halftime during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Jacob Laubscher looks for a teammate to pass to during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Jaxon Laubscher is tackled by MerrillÕs Carter Feith during their game Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

Merrill head coach Christian Wiley high-fives Hayden Ayotte during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Collin Sitts carries the ball during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

Merrill players watch from the sidelines during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Ryan Wolfgang carries the ball during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Denver Coty carries the ball during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Jacob Laubscher carries the ball during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Jacob Laubscher attempts a pass to a teammate during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

Merrill fans and players react to a touchdown during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

A Breckenridge coach helps a player with his helmet during their game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Kaleb Walker carries the ball during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

Breckenridge fans cheer during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Collin Sitts carries the ball during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Ryan Wolfgang receives a pass during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Andrew Zuniga carries the ball during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

Merrill head coach Christian Wiley helps Kaleb Walker put on a new jersey after his was ripped during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

The Merrill High School marching band perform at halftime during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Denver Coty is tackled by BreckenridgeÕs Ondray Thornton during their game Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Andrew Zuniga kicks for the turnover during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Sawyer Jordan carries the ball during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Joel Tack carries the ball during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Kaleb Walker carries the ball during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Joel Tack carries the ball during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

Merrill faces off against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Jacob Laubscher carries the ball during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

Breckenridge head coach Isaac Gregory watches from the sidelines during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

BreckenridgeÕs Jacob Laubscher attempts a pass to a teammate during a game against Merrill Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Joel Tack passes the ball off to Kaleb Walker during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

MerrillÕs Kaleb Walker carries the ball during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

Merrill fans watch from the sidelines during a game against Breckenridge Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Merrill High School.

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Merrill ran through the Central Michigan 8-Player Conference schedule, going undefeated and reaching the 8-Player Division 1 state finals before losing to Martin.

Check out the 2022 Central Michigan 8-Player Conference all-league football teams:

Offense

First Team

QB: Joel Tack, Merrill, Sr.

QB: Jaxon Laubscher, Breckenridge, Jr.

B: Bruce Thelen, Fulton, Sr.

B: Rayce Sackett, Montabella, Sr.

B: Drew McGowan, Morrice, Sr.

WR: Ryan Wolfgang, Breckenridge, Sr.

WR: Jadon Podolak, Fulton, Sr.

WR: Denver Coty, Merrill, Sr.

WR: Austin Foster, Montabella, Jr.

OL: Gabe Ramereiz, Breckenridge, Sr.

OL: Dezmond Blair, Fulton, Sr.

OL: Mason Ordway, Merrill, Sr.

OL: Brady Carlson, Montabella, Jr.

Second Team

QB: Payton Reynolds, Fulton, So.

QB: Jason Boge, MP Sacred Heart, So.

B: Ryder Hetherington, Fulton, Sr.

B: Kadenn Rose, MP Sacred Heart, Jr.

B: Lucas Simon, Portland St. Patrick, Jr.

WR: Isaiah Biers, Coleman, Sr.

WR: Hayden Ayotte, Merrill, Jr.

WR: Tyler Groothuis, Portland St. Patrick, Jr.

WR: John Wyatt, Webberville, Jr.

OL: Aidan Chamberlin, Breckenridge, Sr.

OL: Lukas Fischer, Merrill, Sr.

OL: Andy Fuller, Montabella, Jr.

OL: Shawn Frawley, Portland St. Patrick, Jr.

Defense

First Team

DB: Bruce Thelen, Fulton, Sr.

DB: Kaleb Walker, Merrill, Sr.

DB: Cooper Bolton, Montabella, Jr.

DB: Connor Stempky, MP Sacred Heart, Jr.

LB: Collin Sitts, Breckenridge, Sr.

LB: Cameron Raftery, Merrill, Sr.

LB: Peyton McGowan, Morrice, Sr.

LB: Drew McGowan, Morrice, Sr.

DL: Xzavior Garcia, Breckenridge, Jr.

DL: Caden Fleming, Merrill, Sr.

DL: Grant Vedrode, Merrill, Jr.

DL: Payton Russman, Portland St. Patrick, Sr.

K: Tyler Groothuis, Portland St. Patrick, Jr.

P: Brady Leonard, Portland St. Patrick, Fr.

Second Team

DB: Sam Bovee, Coleman, Jr.

DB: Garrett Frost, Merrill, Sr.

DB: Travis Farrow, Morrice, Sr.

DB: Joe McDonald, MP Sacred Heart, So.

DB: Landon Simpson, Portland St. Patrick, So.

LB: Andrew Zuniga, Breckenridge, Jr.

LB: Jared DeVrieze, Coleman, So.

LB: Sawyer Jordan, Merrill, Sr.

LB: Tate Mills, Webberville, Sr.

DL: Camden Smith, Breckenridge, Sr.

DL: Mason Tucker, Coleman, Jr.

DL: Cam Summer, Fulton, Sr.

DL: Carter Feith, Merrill, Jr.

DL: John Row, Montabella, Sr.

K: Aidan Halliday, MP Sacred Heart, Jr.

P: Isaiah Biers, Coleman, Sr.

Honorable Mention

Ondray Thornton, Breckenridge; Ty Murray, Coleman; Vance Sysak, Coleman; Dakota Lattimer, Coleman; Averee Mahler, Fulton; Bryley Wachowicz, Merrill; Chase Keller, Montabella; Jayden Row, Montabella; Gage Cartier, Morrice; Oliver Long, Morrice; Travis Smith, Morrice; Dustin Copeland, Morrice; Devin Cook, Portland St. Patrick; Riley Mossner, Portland St. Patrick; Brayden Simon, Portland St. Patrick; Grant Pline, Portland St. Patrick; Roman Addison, MP Sacred Heart; Brendan Ervin, MP Sacred Heart; Bryce French, MP Sacred Heart; Javin Josephus, Vestaburg; Talon Schantz, Vestaburg; Jayden Hilding, Vestaburg

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