Mercedes

Age: 14      Height: 4'8     
Hometown: Jourdanton
Team: Jourdanton Squaws
School: Jourdanton Middle School
Sports: VolleyBall
Goals for next year: I want to make the J.V. team as a Freshman
Academic Achievement: I made the UIL Science Team.
Athletic Achievement: We won the 2007 District Champions
How you got started with CATZ: My dad visited the facility and came away really impressed. So he encouraged me to come and try.

Getting to know Mercedes:

Any pre-game or pre-practice rituals or routines? Superstitions?
I pray before each game

Most memorable sports moment.
I blocked a spike from a girl who is really tall.

What college do you hope to attend?
University of Texas or Texas A&M

Specific academic goals or career choices in mind?
I want to be a Veterinarian or a Marine Biologist.

Who is the most influential person/people in your life?
My grandpa died, and it was really hard on me.
I know that he is always there for me and watching me from heaven.

Mercedes is one of the best athletes I've had here at CATZ. She is hard working and have the most competitive spirit. She is willing to push for that extra mile to make herself better. Even through all work and sweat, she still manages to flash her bright smile.
Coach Todd Hamilton,Sports Performance Coach