High School
Prepped at Bastrop High School (Texas) … coached by Teresa Morgan … lettered and started all four years … earned first team all-district honors as junior and senior … garnered team awards for Heart and Hustle (four times), Newcomer of the Year, Best Defensive Player of the Year (twice) and Offensive Player of the Year … helped the Bears win a district title … member of National Honor Society … achieved honor roll status all four years.

Personal
Born in Austin, Texas, on April 5, 2007 … daughter of Laura Merritt … has three siblings … worked at Bastrop River Co., and played selected softball for Illusions Turnispeed Gold National CTX.