Campbell University

2011-12: Held a 2-13 record with two decisions...Placed fourth in the SoCon Championships at 184 pounds...

2010-11: Finished 11-18 overall at 184 pounds with one pin...Placed third in the East Regional Championships at 184 pounds...

2009-10:  Posted 6-18 overall record for the Camels as a freshman in the 174-pound spot…Won three matches in collegiate debut at the Pembroke Classic…Won opening match at Navy Classic…Earned major decision victories against Davidson and Saint Andrews…

Prep/Personal: Earned four letters at Moscow HS…First place in Idaho’s 2009 tri-state championships…Finished third at state championships as a senior after claiming sixth place during his junior season…State qualifier his sophomore season…Captained the football team and also played baseball for the Bears…Son of Frank and Cathy Merickel…Has a brother, Seth…Majoring in math...