Linfield University Athletics

WILLAPA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
High Academic Award winner for Science in 2023.
High Academic Award winner for English in 2023 and 2024.
High Academic Award winner for Chemistry and Graphic Arts in 2025.
Four-time letter winner in cross country and track & field.
Most Inspirational award winner for cross country in 2021.
Coach’s Award winner for cross country in 2022.
Captain’s Award winner for cross country in 2023 and 2024.
Captain’s Award winner in track & field in 2025.
State Qualifier for cross country as a freshman, sophomore, and senior.
5K PR: 22:44.
3200m PR: 13.39.
1600m PR: 6:23.
800m PR: 2:50.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in chemistry.
Daughter of David & Desiree Solso.
Also competes in track & field at Linfield.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?
I chose to attend Linfield because I love how closely knit teachers are with their students, and coaches are with their athletes. I also knew that Linfield has an excellent science program.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
Being a student-athlete at Linfield means that no matter what part of the season I am in or sport, I know that my coaches, teammates, and teachers will keep me to be a student before an athlete, and how important it is to not only grow in academics, but in athletics as well.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
I know that participating in sports in high school has helped shape me into the leader and person I am today. It has also allowed me to find an outlet that I will be able to use for the rest of my life.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
I see myself finding joy in my athletes in running and also working a career that not only allows me to challenge myself, but also keep me refreshed and active mentally.