AP/DNH Boys Soccer Faces Tough Early Schedule

Defending 2A champion Gilbert postponed due to weather, but other challenges await

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:59pm

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The AP/DNH boys soccer team is set to face a gauntlet of tough opponents early in the season, including games against returning state qualifiers Hudson and North Fayette Valley. The team's match against defending 2A champion Gilbert was postponed due to weather, but Head Coach Cody Cummings says the rescheduled game will be a highlight of the challenging schedule.

Why it matters

AP/DNH is looking to build on last season's success and make a deep playoff run. Facing high-caliber opponents early will test the team's mettle and provide valuable experience as they aim to contend for a state championship.

The details

The AP/DNH boys soccer team (1-1) is coming off a dominant 8-2 win over Columbus Catholic, where they scored the first seven goals. Aiden Merrill has scored five goals on the season, with four by Cooper Mulder. The team's match against defending 2A champion Gilbert, originally scheduled for Thursday, was postponed to April 10 due to weather.

  • The AP/DNH vs. Gilbert game was postponed from Thursday to April 10.
  • AP/DNH will play at Hudson on Monday, April 6 at 5:00 p.m.

The players

Cody Cummings

Head Coach of the AP/DNH boys soccer team.

Aiden Merrill

A player for the AP/DNH boys soccer team who has scored five goals on the season.

Cooper Mulder

A player for the AP/DNH boys soccer team who has scored four goals on the season.

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What they’re saying

“The Gilbert game highlights a series of big tests.”

— Cody Cummings, Head Coach

What’s next

The AP/DNH boys soccer team will play at defending 2A champion Gilbert on April 10.

The takeaway

AP/DNH is facing a challenging early-season schedule, but the tough competition will prepare them for a potential deep playoff run as they look to build on last season's success.