Linfield University Athletics

McMINNVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Class Valedictorian.
Four-time letter winner in cross country and track & field.
Second Team All-Pacific in 2024.
Voted Most Dedicated three times, and voted Most Inspirational.
MAC Club Girls XC Athlete of the Year.
Team Captain for cross country in 2024.
Team Captain for track & field in 2024 and 2025.
Two-time State participant.
5K PR: 20:18.
3K PR: 11:41.
1500m PR: 5:32.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in elementary education and psychology.
Daughter of Sarah & Walter Budzik.
Also competes in track & field at Linfield.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?
The opportunities seem endless, everything that I could ever want try is here at Linfield. The students and faculty are so kind and generous, they always do whatever they can to help.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
It makes me extremely proud of myself to be a student-athlete at the college level. I never thought I would be able to do something like this. I know now that I need to work extremely hard and be dedicated to my sports in order to perform at the level I want.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
It had made me confident. Running is the best way for me to release any and all negative energy. It is how I control and regulate my emotions.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
Hopefully I will be a child therapist or possibly a paramedic, who knows!