HS Career: Produced a double-double in the District Tournament her senior year...Signed during the early signing period with Bryan College...Graduated with high honors...Participated in mission trips...Played AAU basketball for the late coach Robert Fields

 

College Career: First year

 

Favorite Bible Verse: I Corinthians 13:4-8 - "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away."

 

Favorite Bible Character (other than Jesus): Paul

 

Favorite Athletes: DeJuan Blair, Chris Anderson, Troy Polamalu

 

Parents: Dorian & Mary Mergen

 

Future Plans: Possibly do something with Missions

 

Why I chose Bryan College: "Because of the location and the Christian atmosphere."

 

Coach's Comment: "Callie's best basketball is still ahead of her. She has actually only been playing for a few years. However, she is coachable and wants to learn. Combine this good attitude with the fact that she is long and runs well and you've got a player with potential to be good at the college level. She will have a chance to learn from one of the better post players this year with Amber Smith. I look forward to watching her grow and progress and adjust as a college basketball player. She will need to get stronger and learn the college game, but once she does this she'll have a good chance to contribute."