Bio

2011: Third on team in caused turnovers (14) and tied for fifth in ground balls (25) … had season-high three caused turnovers in two games, at Dowling April 10 and at Merrimack April 19 … also had season-best four ground balls in Merrimack game … made nine starts, including last five of the season.

Before Bentley: 2010 graduate of Brewster Academy ... named an All-American as a senior … a two-time NNELL first team selection … played in the 2010 East vs. West New England Prep All-Star game … team captain as a senior ... received the Athletic Directors Award and the Burtis F. Vaughn Award, given to the individual who best combines academic and athletic success.

Personal: Majoring in marketing ... age as of March 1: 20 ... son of Renny Merritt and Janet Taft ... brothers, Breck (20) and Sawyer and Whittaker (16).