2004 PCSC Commissioners Honor Roll
2004:
Started all 50 contests, splitting time between third base and catcher ... hit .231 with five doubles and two triples ... drove in 11 runs and scored 8 ... went 4-for-4 with 2 runs, 3 RBI, 2 doubles and a triple against LMU (4-20-04) ... recorded 3 hits and 2 RBI against UC Riverside (3-13-04).
2003: Started 32 of 39 games ... tallied 11 hits with 3 doubles and 5 RBI ... went 1-for-2 with 2 RBI against Portland State (4-5-03) ... belted doubles against LMU twice and Saint Mary[apos]s.
High School: Graduated from La Mirada HS ... senior year team won Suburban League championship, reached 1st round of CIF, and finished 2nd at Rialto Tournament ... was named the Athlete of the Year, Scholar-Athlete, 1st Team Dream Team, 1st Team All-League, Team MVP and Athlete of the Month ... junior year was named Suburban League MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Athlete of the Month, 2nd Team All-CIF, Dream Team and a Scholar-Athlete ... the team won the Suburban League title and reached 1st Round of CIF ... also lettered in volleyball earning Most Improved and Most Inspirational.
Personal: Born on April 25, 1984 in Whittier, CA ... her parents are David and Virgie Merchain of La Mirada, CA ... chose USD for its beautiful campus, great academics and all the nice people ... also recruited by New Mexico ... graduated in top-10 of her senior class, CSF Seal Bearer, Rotary Club Scholarship, PTA Council Scholarship, CSEA State Scholarship, Terr-Lee Scholarship, Kiwanis Scholarship ... Psychology major; Chemistry minor.
