Linfield University Athletics

SOPHOMORE
Clocked in a time of 34:09 in the 8K race at the NWC Championships.
Raced a time of 19:46.2 in the Stumptown Race 5K.
 
CRATER HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year letter winner in each cross country and track & field.
Three-time first team all-state in cross country finishing third in 2017 & 2018.
Team captain.
Coach’s award.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in vocal music education.
Son of Andy and Linda Tripp.
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose Linfield because of the small school atmosphere with great academics.
 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? Being a student-athlete means working hard as a student and competing hard on the field.
 
WHAT MAKES YOU INTERESTING AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE? In my spare time, I rebuilt my 1978 Firebird Formula.
 
WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD? My career focus is to teach in a high school.
 
WHAT IS THE BEST CLASS YOU HAVE TAKEN AT LINFIELD? Choir is the best class I have taken at Linfield because of the community we have.
 
WHEN NOT COMPETING IN SPORTS OR STUDYING FOR SCHOOL, I LIKE TO…Spend my time making music.
 
THE GREATEST LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD IS…Be patient.
 
WHAT HAS BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR LINFIELD ATHLETIC CAREER THUS FAR? Getting to work as a team.