Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Played in one game against Redlands.
Letter winner.
 
SOPHOMORE
Participated at the junior varsity level.
 
FRESHMAN
Participated at the junior varsity level.
 
SETON CATHOLIC COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
Eight-time letter winner in track & field, football and basketball.
Holds school record in the 4x400m relay.
Named second-team all-1A Trico League tight end.
Selected to the East vs. West Shriner’s Bowl.
National Honor Society Member.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in accounting and finance.
Son of Laura Markee and Matthew Young.
Also participates in track and field for Linfield.
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose to attend Linfield because when I was here for a track visit I realized this place is where I wanted to go because it felt like a family and also like home.
 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? Being a student-athlete at Linfield means managing my time very efficiently between athletics and academics.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AND WHY? The best Linfield class that I have taken is Tax Accounting because it helped me to determine what I enjoy.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAVE THEY BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? My parents have been the greatest inspiration in my life because they are very passionate and work really efficient and hard at what they do. They have encouraged me and helped me tremendously to become the man I am today.
 
WHAT MAKES YOU INTERESTING AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE? I really enjoy the team aspect of working with really amazing athletes while playing two sports.
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… Discipline in the small things.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND ATHLETICALLY FOR MY TEAM ARE… Individually, to be one percent better than I was the day before and to be a great leader. The goal for this team is to win a championship.