Interview by Ari Selvey

Mertz helped the Eagles secure a 64-63 win over Minnesota Valley Lutheran in the third-place game of the Kwik Trip Holiday Boys Basketball Tournament on Monday at Bethany Lutheran College, scoring 10 points in the effort.

Q: What is your favorite

Christmas movie?

A: I would probably say Christmas Vacation.

Q: What is your favorite school subject?

A: Math.

Q: What is your favorite Christmas tradition?

A: We play a hide-and-seek with a pickle ornament on

our tree.

Q: What is your

comfort food?

A: A bacon burger.

Q: What is your dream vacation spot?

A: The Bahamas.