Linfield University Athletics

SENIOR
Letter winner.
Represented the Wildcats at the NWC Championships finals with a javelin throw of 56.82m.
Threw a season-best in the javelin at the Rich Allen Classic with a mark of 56.58m. 

JUNIOR
Letter award winner.
Represented Linfield at the 2021 NCAA D-III Outdoor Track & Field Championships in the javelin, placing fifth to secure All-American status with a distance of 194 feet, 11 ¾ inches.
Placed third at NWC Championships in javelin with distance of 187 feet, 9 inches.
Recorded season best distance of 200 feet, 11 inches at the Linfield Invitational, fifth best mark in Linfield history.

SOPHOMORE
Letter award winner.
Finished fourth in the javelin throw at the Erik Anderson Memorial Icebreaker, 178 feet, 6 inches.
Threw 132 feet in the hammer throw at the Erik Anderson Memorial Icebreaker, placing seventh.

FRESHMAN
Letter award winner.
Competed in the hammer throw and javelin at the NWC Championships.
Finished fourth in the javelin throw at the NWC Championships.
Placed second in the javelin at the Willamette Invitational.

SHELDON HIGH SCHOOL
Two-year letter winner in track & field.
Fourth place finish in district shot.
Fourth place finish at OSAA 6A State Championships in javelin.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in management.
Son of Shannon and Eugene Metcalf.
Also plays football at Linfield.

WHY LINFIELD? I chose Linfield because they have the best academics and athletics I can possibly get.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? Being a student-athlete means to balance academics, athletics, and social life.

WHAT MAKES YOU AN INTERESTING STUDENT-ATHLETE? I believe I am the first offensive lineman to throw javelin.

WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD? My career focus is to be a firefighter or police officer, and Linfield helps me by giving me the tools and teaching me the hard work to be able to get those jobs.

WHAT IS THE BEST CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AT LINFIELD? The best class I have taken at Linfield was geography of wine. This is because we learned all things wine including where its made/ how its made/ how it taste/ what it pairs with and many more. I was eager to go to class every day and loved every second of it.

WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? My greatest inspiration in my life has to be my dad. from constantly being a leader not only with his words but also with his actions. he shows how to be a man every day and there is nothing you can't accomplish without 100% effort. He showed me the sports I love today and inspires me in many ways.

WHEN NOT COMPETING IN SPORTS OR STUDYING FOR SCHOOL, I LIKE TO SPEND MY TIME…Outdoors hiking, being on the lake/river and hanging out with friends and family.

THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… Hard work and dedication leads to success. As well as the harder you work the luckier you get.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR LINFIELD ATHLETIC CAREER THUS FAR? The highlight of my Linfield career is being able to spend times with my closest friends and seeing the growth we’ve all been through.

AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE... As a team we should strive to get closer every day and to constantly improve through hard work. My individual goal is to be a national champion in the javelin.