Linfield University Athletics

FRESHMAN
Did not appear in a varsity game.
 
SHERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time letterwinner in baseball.
Three-time letterwinner in football.
Ranked in the top 15 in Oregon 6A with a .489 batting average as a junior.
First Team all-league infielder as a junior and senior.
First Team all-league cornerback as a senior for Sherwood football.
Voted as Team MVP.
Graduated with an honors diploma.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in finance.
Son of Josh and Gina Highberger.
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose to attend Linfield because of the education and small class sizes that will help me succeed.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? It means a lot for me to be able to continue my athletic career at a good academic school.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? It has taught me about adversity and how not to give up when I’m in difficult situations. I’ve learned about respect and how to be a better person and role model for younger athletes.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? I see myself starting my own business.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN? Psychology because it was interesting and provided valuable knowledge.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? My dad because he has always pushed me to do my best in the classroom and In sports.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… Work hard, not just for yourself but for the team. Don’t expect results if you aren’t willing to put in the work to succeed.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE… Perform to the best of my ability on and off the field.