Linfield University Athletics

SENIOR
Letter winner.
Appeared in 7 games.
Recorded a solo tackle.
 
SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
Northwest Conference Scholar Athlete.
Appeared in nine games, starting all nine.
Recorded 20 tackles, including three for loss.
Accumulated four tackles and 1.5 for loss against Willamette.
 
FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
Appeared in one varsity game.
Spent time at the J.V. level in 2018.
 
SISTERS HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered four years in football, three years in track & and field and two years in wrestling.
2018 first team all-state on defense.
2017 & 2018 all-state honorable mention on offence.
First team all-league junior and senior year.
Sky-Em league defensive player of the year.
Lineman of the year.
Team captain for two years.
 
PERSONAL
Majoring in biology.
Son of Matt and Sue Wessel.
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose Linfield because I wanted to be part of the rich tradition and I believe in what we do.
 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? It means being better as a person and player, while pursuing perfection.
 
WHAT MAKES YOU INTERESTING AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE? I’m able to work hard but still have fun.
 
WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD? I want to be a biologist and Linfield provides a great degree and foundations for grad school.
 
WHAT IS THE BEST CLASS YOU HAVE TAKEN AT LINFIELD? The best class I have taken at Linfield was Ecology. Studying ecosystems and learning how to do real science in the field was very informative and engaging.
 
WHEN NOT COMPETING IN SPORTS OR STUDYING FOR SCHOOL, I LIKE TO SPEND MY TIME…Exploring the outdoors and going fishing.
 
THE GREATEST LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN…You are only as good as you’re willing to prepare for.
 
WHAT HAS BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR LINFIELD ATHLETIC CAREER THUS FAR? The highlight of my Linfield career so far was visiting Ground Zero with the football team, it was an incredibly powerful experience that I will remember the rest of my life.