Oklahoma State University Athletics
melinda mercado
September 23, 2008 | Cowgirl Basketball
Before OSU
· Was a two-sport standout at Sapulpa High School in basketball and soccer
· Helped the Lady Chieftain basketball team to a state title in 2007 and a state runner-up finish in 2008
· Was named an honorable mention all-state selection as a senior
· Averaged 8.1 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.2 steals and 2.8 blocks per game as a senior
· Is a starting defender for OSU's nationally ranked soccer squad
· Was a member of the Edmond Soccer Club '90 that was a two-time national runner-up
· Was named the SHS Female Athlete of the Year in 2007-08
· Was captain of the Lady Chieftain soccer team as a senior and led the team with 11 goals
· Was a three-time all-conference and all-district selection
Personal
· Born March 19, 1990
· Is the daughter of Edgar and Julie Mercado
· Has two sisters, Megan and Madison
· Her mother, two uncles and an aunt also attended OSU
· Majoring in broadcast journalism
· Also considered Tennessee, TCU, Oklahoma, Tulsa and Texas Tech
· Was a two-sport standout at Sapulpa High School in basketball and soccer
· Helped the Lady Chieftain basketball team to a state title in 2007 and a state runner-up finish in 2008
· Was named an honorable mention all-state selection as a senior
· Averaged 8.1 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.2 steals and 2.8 blocks per game as a senior
· Is a starting defender for OSU's nationally ranked soccer squad
· Was a member of the Edmond Soccer Club '90 that was a two-time national runner-up
· Was named the SHS Female Athlete of the Year in 2007-08
· Was captain of the Lady Chieftain soccer team as a senior and led the team with 11 goals
· Was a three-time all-conference and all-district selection
Personal
· Born March 19, 1990
· Is the daughter of Edgar and Julie Mercado
· Has two sisters, Megan and Madison
· Her mother, two uncles and an aunt also attended OSU
· Majoring in broadcast journalism
· Also considered Tennessee, TCU, Oklahoma, Tulsa and Texas Tech
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