Katie Merz

Class:

Fr.

Position:

Free/Fly

Hometown:

Absecon, N.J.

High School:

Holy Spirit

2007-08: ECAC qualifier ... Had an impressive performance at the MAAC Championship, finishing third in the 500 free, eighth in the 200 free, and 13th in the 100 free ... Was a double-winner against Manhattan ... Won the 400 free against Sacred Heart ... Took fourth in the 500 free against Yale ... Finished seventh in the 500y free at the Harold Anderson Invitational ... Set a school record in the 200m free with a time of 2:12.07 while winning the 400m free ... Was a double-winner against Providence ... A double-winner against St. Peter's ... Won the 500y free and placed second in the 200y free at Siena ...Captured the 100m free in collegiate debut against Holy Cross.

High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Holy Spirit High School ... Served as a team captain during senior season ... Helped team to Non-Public A State Championship ... A two-time third team All-State pick ... A two-time recipient of the Coaches Award ... Also lettered in cross country and crew ... A member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of Bill and Ritz Merz ... Has two brothers ... Major is English.