Football Recap: Merritt Academy Comes Up Short + How To Watch

By Team Reports Nov 2, 2025, 5:57pm

Football Recap: Merritt Academy Mustangs vs. Dryden Cardinals

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the MI High School State Assn. (MHSAA) & Dryden High School. Watch Full Replay

Merritt Academy lost against Dryden back in October of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Mustangs were outmatched by the Cardinals and fell 54-24. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Ethan Wolfe

Rushing Yards

10/24/25 @ Dryden163
10/17/25 @ Akron-Fairgrove205
10/10/25 vs Carsonville-Port Sanilac265
10/04/25 @ Byron100
09/26/25 vs North Huron78
+ 4 more games

Despite the loss, Merritt Academy still got an impressive performance from Ethan Wolfe, who rushed for 163 yards and a pair of scores. With that strong performance, Wolfe is now averaging an impressive 104.9 rushing yards per game.

Merritt Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Dryden, they now have a winning record of 5-4.

As of now, neither Merritt Academy nor the Cardinals have any future games scheduled.

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