Oxford Hills catcher Andrew Merrill waits for throw as Edward Little's Jack Keefe slides safely into home plate during a game in Paris. Vikings coach Shane Slicer describes Merrill as "the best hitter in the league," but he also lauds the seniors play behind the plate, particularly his strong arm that made base runners wary of trying to steal.

Oxford Hills senior catcher Andrew Merrill looks to the dugout. Merrill started behind the plate as a freshman in the 2019 Class A state championship game, and he carried the lessons he learned from that team to this year's Vikings squad.

Oxford Hills' Andrew Merrill rounds second base after hitting a home run against Mt. Ararat in Paris. Merrill hit three homers this season finished with a .500 batting average.

Oxford Hills senior catcher Andrew Merrill stretches for throw during a game against Edward Little at Gouin Athletic Complex in Paris. Vikings coach Shane Slicer describes Merrill as "the best hitter in the league," but he also lauds the seniors play behind the plate, particularly his strong arm that made base runners wary of trying to steal.

Oxford Hills senior catcher Andrew Merrill stands on second base as he looks toward first during a game against Mt. Ararat.

Oxford Hills senior catcher Andrew Merrill has been chosen as the 2022 Sun Journal All-Region Baseball Player of the Year.