2024 (So., Louisiana Tech): Appeared in 16 games for Louisiana Tech and started 15...Tallied the second-most minutes on the Bulldogs with 1,320...Named Conference USA Defensive Player on the Week on September 4 after scoring goals in back-to-back games against Jackson State and Arkansas State...Finished the season with two goals on 10 total shots, seven of which were on goal...Played a part in four shutouts throughout the year.

2023 (Fr., Louisiana Tech): Played in 15 games during her first collegiate season and started two...Logged a total of 478 minutes...Tallied four shots on the year, two coming on goal.

High School: Played at Syracuse HS in Syracuse, Utah under head coach Taylor Allen...Named 3x Defender of the Year, 2021 Second Team All-State and a 2022 All-American Nominee...Named a 2021 Top Drawer Soccer ECNL Standout Player while playing club with La Roca under coach David Chevez.

Personal: Born Aug. 25, 2004...daughter of Break and Courtney Merino...Has one sister Maisie...enjoys fishing, hunting, spending time outdoors and hanging out with family and friends...favorite athlete is Carli Lloyd...majoring in Psychology and hopes to go into counseling after college.