After anchoring the top of Linfield's lineup all season, sophomore Brooks Lerfald has been named to the All-Northwest Conference First Team, in a release on Friday afternoon.
 
Lerfald, a finance major from Eugene, Oregon, was a mainstay at the No. 1 singles and doubles positions for the Wildcats, where he delivered impressive performances time and again. His first team nod marks the first all-conference recognition of his collegiate career.
 
Lerfald closed the season strong in singles play, winning three of his last four conference matches. He defeated Willamette twice, including a dominant 6-2, 6-1 road win in early March and a 7-5, 6-1 decision at home to cap the regular season. He also notched a convincing 6-4, 6-1 victory over Pacific, flipping the script after a three-set loss to the same opponent earlier in the year.
 
Outside of conference play, Lerfald grabbed a straight-set road win over Whittier, 6-3, 6-4, during Linfield's spring break trip to Southern California.
 
In doubles, Lerfald partnered with Rogue Stone at the top spot, forming one of the most competitive tandems in the conference. The pair went on a four-match win streak late in the season, highlighted by victories over Whitworth (6-3), Whitman (6-2), and Lewis & Clark (6-4). They also pulled off a thrilling 9-8 (12-10) win against Irvine Valley and a 7-6 (10-8) triumph at Pacific.
 
While the Wildcats faced a challenging schedule, Lerfald's leadership and high-level play helped keep Linfield competitive throughout the season. His all-conference recognition proves reason to be excited about his future as a Wildcat.