Linfield University Athletics

SOPHOMORE
Participated at the junior varsity level.
 
FRESHMAN
Participated at the junior varsity level.
 
MADRAS HIGH SCHOOL
Five-time letter winner in football, wrestling, also did track & field.
Two-time all-Tri Valley Conference offensive lineman.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in exercise science.
Son of Kim and Darrell Sumner.
Attended Central Oregon Community College for one year.
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose Linfield because of the culture on and off the field. I knew Linfield had a great football program, but once I saw the confidence in everyone's learning, I knew this was the place for me. I saw a family aspect being created not just among athletes but among all students. When I took my visit, I saw the culture firsthand, and as far as football goes, I knew I’d be going to an established, and successful program much larger than just myself, and I’ve always wanted to learn from these amazing coaches.
 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? Being a student-athlete at Linfield means the world to me. My freshman year in high school, I heard about Linfield and how successful their graduates tend to be, and I wanted to be a part of that. As an exercise science major, learning from not just an amazing college, but an amazing football program as well will only help me in my future career to help others reach their athletic goals.
 
WHAT MAKES YOU INTERESTING AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE? I’m never satisfied. As a student-athlete I know there are always more things to learn and grow in, and although I may be happy, I know there will always be more to gain.
 
WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD? My career focus is exercise science. Growing up, I wish I knew more about diet and exercise so that I could be further along athletically, and I hear many people saying the same thing to me. I want to work with athletes so that they can reach their goals and not look back with regret. Linfield provides an amazing exercise science program as well as a great training staff and coaching staff for me to learn from each and every day. The things I learn, I plan on utilizing in my career later down the road.