Girls’ recruit: Ursuline Academy (TX) senior midfielder Merkel commits to Catholic University

By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 5/9/13

Ursuline Academy of Dallas (TX) senior midfielder Emily Merkel has made a commitment to play Division III lacrosse at Catholic University.

Emily Merkel ledger:

High School: Ursuline Academy of Dallas, Dallas, Texas

Graduation Year: 2013

Position: Midfield

College Choice: The Catholic University of America

Club Affiliation: Texas XL

Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases:

Honors Lacrosse Most Improved Player on Offense, Lacrosse All-Academic Team, Spirit of Lacrosse Award,
All State, All-District/All-Star, Varsity Captain

Teams, Camps & Showcases Women’s Texas Lacrosse Team, North Texas Team, Team Texas, DallasLax Team, Texas XL Team, Texas 1 National Tournament Team, All-Star Express, IWLCA Capital Cup, All-American Showcase, Nation’s Capitol Cup, Coppell Summer Lacrosse League, Duke Elite Camp, Navy Elite Gold Camp, IWLCA President’s Cup,
Texas Aggieland Classic Tournament, Sandstorm Tournament, Women’s National Tournament, William & Mary Academic Prospect Clinic, Dallax Clinic, Notre Dame Academic Prospect Camp

Academic Honors: Honor Roll, National Honor Society,Fitness Academic Award, English Academic Award, Honorable Mention in Art, Global Literature Academic Award, Ursuline Academy Ambassador, Ursuline Academy Honor Council member, Invisible Children Club Vice President

Service Projects: National Charity League: Mockingbird Chapter, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, The Dallas Arboretum, Senior Citizens of Greater Dallas, The Rise School, Welcome Home a Hero, Ursuline Can Donation Drive, Tutor – Kid’s Club, Counselor at Ursuline Academy Lacrosse Camp, Ronald McDonald House, Brookhaven Head Start, Invisible Children, BearsLax Head Coach

What will you major in/study? Undecided

Why did you choose CUA? “CUA has a great academic program that offers incredible opportunities, and I love that I can be both a dedicated student and athlete. The campus is gorgeous, it’s the perfect size, and it’s in D.C.! Not to mention, the coaches are incredible. Coach Meghan McDonogh and Coach Shannon Hertz are so committed to making the team the best and they are both great role models. The team made me feel so welcomed, and they are incredibly fun to be around! I’m extremely excited to join them and cannot wait to contribute to their success next year!”

What is your HS team’s outlook for next season? “There are 10 seniors on the team graduating so it will definitely be a rebuilding year. I have no doubt Coach Wales will make the team the best it can be next year. As always, we strive to win a State Championship.”

Thank You: “I would like to thank my family for supporting me, all of my coaches from the day I picked up a stick as a 10 year old to today. Thank you to my club and high school teams for helping me improve tremendously as a lacrosse player.”