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Age: 17
Gender: Female
Grade: College Freshman (Fall of 2025)
GPA: 4.24
SAT: 1290
ACT: 28
NCAA ID: 2309101793
School: Moon Senior High School (PA)
Coach: Rocky Nurss
Team: West Pittsburgh Foxes (Summer 7's)
Coach: Neha Kumar
Parent/Guardian: Keri Merklin
Parent/Guardian: Theodore Merklin
Cerebral, well-rounded student athlete. Primarily positioned as scrum half for rugby, will infrequently rotate to other back line positions depending on personnel/game situations. Before transitioning to rugby, long-time #10 (attacking midfield) while playing regional club soccer in PA West and GLA leagues.
Competitive activities in academics (Mock Trial, Lead Opening Prosecutor) and the arts (competitive marching band, Trumpet). National Honor Society member. Excels in the classroom.
Game Recap Mentions:
2024 Season Recap: https://www.facebook.com/MoonAreaGirlsRugby/posts/pfbid02dLMEu2PX8VeqNx1oaX66CYgaieQvYrZbYXbsfYaeqnjce91NoXUmp3TuwRmaqdhvl
https://moonareaathletics.com/recap/girls-varsity-rugby-falls-to-highland-28-12/
https://moonareaathletics.com/recap/girls-varsity-rugby-beats-state-college-area-high-school-44-42
https://moonareaathletics.com/recap/girls-varsity-rugby-beats-mt-lebanon-west-allegheny-35-0
https://moonareaathletics.com/recap/girls-varsity-rugby-beats-doddridge-north-pitt-35-0
https://moonareaathletics.com/recap/girls-varsity-rugby-beats-cumberland-valley-36-0
https://moonareaathletics.com/recap/girls-varsity-rugby-beats-st-josephs-academy-oh-10-5/
https://moonareaathletics.com/recap/moon-area-girls-tops-city-honors-ny-27-0/