Merkel 50, Grape Creek 6 — Jonah White rushed for 211 yards and two scores and threw for 66 yards and another TD as Merkel improved to 4-5 overall and 4-2 in league play. 

Merkel took control early with a 45-yard TD run by White and a 20-yard interception return for a touchdown by David Hadley in the first quarter. By the halftime break, the Badgers led 28-6 and were never threatened beyond that point. 

The MHS defense, in the meantime, limited Grape Creek (3-6, 2-4) to 248 total yards with one of its best efforts of the year.