2016 (Tennis)
Did not compete during the season…inducted into the CLU Scholar-Athlete Society. 

Carpinteria High School
Graduated in 2015…played three years of tennis, four years of soccer and one year of track for the Warriors…was on the All-Academic team for tennis, soccer, and track…earned Second Team All-League honors in 2012, 2013 and 2014…team won CIF in 2012 and 2013.

Personal
Full name: Merissa Souza…born May 15, 1997 in Santa Barbra, Calif…parents are Kurt and Stephanie Souza…has two siblings Hannah (16) and Miles (12)…family is currently residing in Carpinteria, Calif…major is currently undeclared…greatest personal sports moment was winning the doubles final set to clinch her teams 2012 CIF Championship…chose CLU because it was close to home and the small community.

Favorites
Movie(s): She’s the Man, The Blind Side 
Sport (other than what you play): Soccer
Pro Team: US Women’s National Soccer Team, Golden State Warriors
Pro Athlete: Megan Rapinoe, Abby Wambach, Serena Williams
Number(s): 15
Hobbies/ Special Talents: Going to the beach, volunteering and being active
Something you would not know about her: She tore her ACL playing soccer two years ago and still struggles with it today.