EMMY MERRILL 
Age: 15
Hometown: San Clemente
School: San Clemente High School, part of the varsity surf team and helped win state title
Sponsors: Pacsun, 21-13 surfboards, Point Conception bathing suits.
Favorite local breaks: T Street, lowers, cottons, and lasuen.
Ambitions: To become a professional surfer, travel the world, and become a positive role model for the future generations of female surfers.
Highlights: Competitive results, for girls under 16:
WSA prime, Camp Pendleton, 1st place
WSA prime, Churches, 3rd place
WSA prime, Oceanside Jetties, 2nd place
WSA prime, Steamer Lane, 4th place
WSA prime, Upper Trestles, 2nd place
WSA prime, Salt Creek, 2nd place
NSSA High School State Champs Women’s, Churches, 4th place
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