Memphian makes history with D1 rugby scholarship
Updated: Aug. 9, 2017 at 1:49 PM CDT
MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - A young Memphian became the first African-American female rugby player from Memphis to earn a college scholarship.
JaVonii Merritt, a recent graduate of Soulsville Charter School, played rugby with Memphis Inner City Rugby.
She's now earned herself a Division I scholarship to Life University.
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland sent Merritt personalized note congratulating her on the achievement.
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