Mercedz Austin Class: Sophomore Hometown: Waterbury, Conn. High School: Watertown High School Major: Political Science

Second year on the Providence College Cheerleading team. Cheered four years at Watertown High School and captained her senior year. Named UCA All Star two times and Watertown Team Leader two times.

Favorite Cheerleading Skills: Front step out round-off handspring layout and standing tucks