High School
Prepped at Lincoln East High School … coached by Nichole Gingery … lettered for two years and started for two (volleyball) … helped volleyball team win conference and reach state as a junior … earned honorable mention all-state accolades from the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star ... lettered four times in track & field … achieved honor roll status.

Personal
Born in Tulsa, Okla., on April 9, 2007 … daughter of Mike and Christy Merten .. has a younger brother Robby and younger sister Ellie … enjoys cooking, going on walks and reading.