Capac returns from Merritt Academy with loss

CAPAC — Capac returned home with a 26-6 nonleague varsity football loss to Merritt Academy on Friday.

With the outcome, Merritt Academy improved to 2-6 overall, while Capac fell to 1-7.

Capac’s Jeremy Rodriguez (No. 7) looks to pick up a first down in Friday’s matchup against Merritt Academy. [Kevin Kissane/Tri-City Times staff]

Merritt Academy took a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, and the score remained unchanged at halftime. Merritt Academy added a touchdown in the third quarter to stretch its cushion to 20-0. Both teams scored six points in the fourth quarter.

Capac scored on a 15-yard touchdown run by Bryce Lietz.

Capac hosts Deckerville at 7 p.m. Friday in its 2026 season finale.

Capac returns from Merritt Academy with loss

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