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Merrill board tables decision on boys hockey co‑op after student plea and extended debate
Summary
After a student urged the board not to renew the WIAA boys hockey co‑op, Merrill Area School District trustees debated roster numbers, safety and long‑term sustainability and voted to table a decision until the January committee and Jan. 7 board meeting.
The Merrill Area School District Board of Education on Dec. 17, 2025, voted to table a decision on renewing the 2026 WIAA boys ice hockey co‑op that currently pairs Merrill with Wausau East and Wausau Newman Catholic, after public comment from a student and extended discussion over future participation and program viability.
A student who identified himself as Ryker Remington urged the board "do not approve the co op for the boys hockey team," saying Merrill players now make up the…
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