Pittsburg State University Athletics

General: Enters her first season in the Pitt State program in 2026 ... An All-State performer at Pocola High School, helping the Indians to three straight Oklahoma Class 2A state championship games.

HS: Completed a productive prep career at Pocola High School for coach Eddie Combs and the Indians ... A four-year starter at PHS on the softball field, Merritt helped lead the Indians to a 67-6 record over the past two seasons ... As a team Pocola High finished as Oklahoma 2A Fastpitch State runners-up from 2022-24 ... For her career she accumulated 10 home runs and drove in 115, while being named an Oklahoma 2A All-State, All-Region, All-District and All-Conference performer ... During her time at PHS, Merritt was named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll, while being the Student Council President and a part of the FCA Leadership team.

Personal: Born August 5, 2007 ... Daughter of Kendra and Joshua Merritt ... A business major.