Advanced to the final round in the calf roping competition at Colby Rodeo in 2007...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...Favorite athlete is John Daly.