Merry Wanna
#426
She/They
Reason behind name and number:
​My name is real-ish, It's my actual first name and combined with a word to describe my personality in two different ways. (driven and laid-back) My number came from the House bill to legalize in 2015. I wasn't allowed to use all 4 numbers, so I used 3 of the 4.
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Derby history:
​Quad City Rollers 2015-present
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Position:
​Blocker/Pivot
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Other sports and hobbies:
​Working out and keeping up with my kids
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Injuries:
​Broken wrist - 2015, partially torn PCL and meniscus tear - 2016
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When I’m not playing derby I’m a:
​mom of 2 teens and 3 cats and 1 dog. We have a very busy house.
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Get Pumped Up Song:
​Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
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Fun fact:
I played college basketball for 2 years at Culver-Stockton College and our 1994-95 team is in the school Hall of Fame.​
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My greatest derby accomplishment is:
​The fact that I followed my dream to be here.
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If I could tell myself one thing when I started playing, I would say:
​Give yourself grace, learning takes time.
