Biola University Athletics

2022
• Easton/NFCA Academic All-American Scholar-Athlete

2021
• Helped Biola reach the NCAA Division II National Championship Series
• Helped Biola win the NCAA Division II West Region Championship
• Appeared in 14 games during her third season with the Eagles
• Had four hits and two RBI
• Recorded a two-hit effort against Concordia Irvine in March

2020
• Moved into the role of starting first baseman (22 games, 20 starts)
• Had 17 hits in 55 at-bats (.309) with all 17 hits being singles
• Scored eight times and drove in four other runs
• Played an excellent first base (.992 fld %, 113 PO, 8 asst)
• Had her best game of the season on March 5 at Hawaii Pacific (3-for-3, 2 runs, 9 po)
• Reached base safely in six-consecutive games between Feb. 2 and Feb. 29 (third-best on team)
• **2020 season ended after 23 games due to COVID-19 pandemic

2019
• Appeared in 16 games during her true freshman season
• Started three games at designated player
• Hit .273 with six hits in 22 at-bats
• Drove in four runs and scored once
• Earned Academic All-PacWest honors

HIGH SCHOOL
• Prepped four varsity seasons at Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep in San Francisco, Calif., graduating in 2018
• Served as team captain
• Was all-league first team and MVP her sophomore season
• Named to the San Francisco Chronicle All-Metro team
• Earned outstanding academic achievement awards in multiple academic areas
• Awarded the Community Life Award, which acknowledged her for her school spirit and leadership
• Also played volleyball for the Irish

PERSONAL
• Born March 10, 2000 to Elmert Meriales
• Has one older sister (Julie)
• Plans to major in accounting
• She enjoys traveling and going on hikes
• Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11
• Why I Chose Biola: "I chose Biola because of the great community and academics. On my first visit, I felt at home and knew that it is a place where I can grow spiritually."