Advanced to the final round in the calf roping competition at Colby Rodeo...Attended West Stokes High School in North Carolina...Has roped at the Palace in Auburn Hills the same place where the NBA’s Detroit Pistons play basketball...

Personal: Born Sept. 5, 1986...Majoring in business...Parents are Garry and Rebeka Merritt...Has an older sister, Paula, and an older brother, Palmer...Enjoys hunting and fishing.