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2020 Cross Country Roster

Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications

Ellie Holstine

  • Year Sophomore
  • Hometown Austin, Texas
  • Previous School Westlake
  • Major Sport Management

Biography

FRESHMAN
Personal best time in the 4K came at Linfield Harrier Classic, 24:17.
Ran a time of 26:57.56 in the 6K race at the Puget Sound Invitational.
Clocked 23:42.6 in the 5K at the Warner Pacific XC Classic.
 
WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Letter-winner in cross country.
Captains Award recipient.
Member of the team that finish first at the 6A District Meet.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in sport management.
Daughter of Staci and Scott Holstine.
Also compete in track & field at Linfield.
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose Linfield because of the community, the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and the great extra-curricular activities.
 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? I was drawn to Linfield for the strong athletic community and want to represent this community through competing.
 
WHAT MAKES YOU AN INTERESTING STUDENT-ATHLETE? I am fitness focused and love seeing how far I can push myself.
 
WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD? For me, it is nursing, Linfield has an incredible nursing program!
 
WHEN NOT COMPETING IN SPORTS OR STUDYING FOR SCHOOL, I LIKE TO…Rock climb, ski and hike or basically anything outdoors. Being from Texas, it is nice having mountains and the ocean so close.
 
THE GREATEST LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD IS…Patience.