Braylin Merritt Braylin Merritt 5'3" | DS/L Conway | 2028 State AR | L | Conway

Conway has relied on Braylin Merritt Braylin Merritt 5'3" | DS/L Conway | 2028 State AR for a lot more than just her play on the back row. She is the most experienced player returning from the Lady Cats’ state championship teams, and that experience shows every time she steps on the court.

Braylin is as good as they come on the back row. She commands the defense and makes sure everyone is where they need to be. In many ways, Merritt is a coach on the floor for Coach Laura Crow. She is a go-getter who simply refuses to let the ball hit the floor. Merritt is already just 11 digs away from last season’s total of 308, and she has done it in 31 fewer sets.

But her value to this Conway team goes beyond the numbers. Braylin is solid in every aspect of the game, and her leadership has been a major factor in keeping a young Lady Cats squad focused and sitting atop the 6A-Central at the midway point of conference play.

Season Stats 57 sets | 17 aces | 91.5% serve % | 297 digs | 5.2 dps | 310 receptions | 48 assists

2025 Stats: 308 Digs | 378 Receives | 35 Aces | 63 Assists

Braylin Merritt Braylin Merritt 5'3" | DS/L Conway | 2028 State AR continued to impact Conway with 308 digs, 378 serve receptions, 35 aces, and 63 assists. Her production shows a player capable of controlling the back row while providing offensive support through serving and transition play. Merritt is a standout softball player for Conway (.320 Avg,14 RBIs and 13 steals) is as well as a talented volleyball player. This year she is expected to handle to full time Libero role for the back to back state champion Wampus Cats. There will be a lot of new faces for Conway this year, can they make a 3rd straight title run?