After a legendary career in a Linfield volleyball uniform, Paige Richards closed the 2024 season on a high note, earning Northwest Conference Student-Athlete of the Week honors.
 
The senior from Arlington, Washington anchored the back line over the Wildcats' two weekend matches against George Fox and Willamette with an amazing 47 digs. Richards also tallied three service aces and 12 assists. As a result of her impressive play, Linfield came away with a 3-1 win over the Bearcats in the final contest of the season.
 
Having been a member of the Linfield volleyball family since 2020, Richards finds her name sprinkled all over the Linfield record books. The Arlington High School product ranks 15^th in career service aces (81), eighth in digs (986), third in reception percentage (.928) and 13^th in matches played (88).

"Paige is an exceptional student-athlete that demonstrates excellence day in and day out," said head coach Lacey Bell. "This season, Paige showed exemplar leadership and flawless motivation to her teammates. She excelled on and off the court in every domain possible that is asked of collegiate student-athletes."

Richards is an exercise science major and is looking forward to earning a master's degree at Linfield.