Elle Merrill - 2025 - Women's Cross Country - Cal State San Marcos Athletics

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2025 Women's Cross Country Roster

Elle Merrill

Elle Merrill

Class:

Freshman
Hometown:

Redding, Calif.
Previous School:

Shasta HS

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HIGH SCHOOL

A 2025 graduate of Shasta High School in Redding, California.
Earned four First Team All-Eastern Athletic League honors in cross country and track.
Qualified for state four times in cross country and twice in track.
Won one section championship in cross country and three in track.
Helped lead her team to three EAL Championships (2021, 2024, 2025) and one section championship (2025).
Also competed in soccer and basketball.
Named All-EAL first team in soccer and team MVP in basketball.
Qualified for state in basketball.
Maintained a 4.65 GPA and earned a place on the principal’s list all four years.
Received an honors award and completed 33 college credits.
Participated in Student Government, Key Club, Environmental Club, Link Crew, and National Honor Society.

CLUB

Competed in Junior Olympic cross country from 2022 to 2024.
Won three Junior Olympic regional championships in the 5K.

PERSONAL

Born in Los Angeles, California and raised in Redding, California.
Daughter of Terri and Troy Merrill.
Has one brother: Jacob Merrill.
Cousin Kaluka Maiava played football at USC (2005-06) and professionally for the Cleveland Browns (2009-12) and Oakland Raiders (2013-14).
Cousin Jayden Maiava is the current quarterback at USC (2024-).
Plans to major in construction management and become a business owner.
Enjoys running, drawing, golf, hiking, and spending time with friends.
Favorite movie is Grown Ups.
Favorite athletes are Sydney McLaughlin and Steph Curry.
Favorite food is pasta.
Favorite sports team is the Golden State Warriors.
Most memorable moment in her sport was winning the section championship in cross country.
Biggest challenge has overcome is a knee injury.
Interesting fact: Is fluent in Spanish.
Loves working with kids and giving back to her community.

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