Linfield University Athletics

SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
Appeared in 39 games, scoring 18 runs.
NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete.
 
FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
Appeared in 37 games, scoring 19 runs for the Wildcats.
 
FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
Eight-time letter winner in softball and volleyball.
Portland Interscholastic League All-City first team honoree as a senior.
OSAA 6A All-State Third Team selection as a senior.
PIL All-City Team selection as a junior.
OSAA 6A All-State Honorable Mention selection as a junior.
PIL All-City Team Honorable Mention as a sophomore.
 
PERSONAL
Majoring in nursing.
Daughter of Janelle and Bob Brinda.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? I chose Linfield because it gave me the opportunity to go to the school where I was able to study for my major while competing in both sports that I love.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? Being a student-athlete means having discipline and determination both in the classroom and on the field. You are not only representing yourself, but your teammates and others in the program.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? Participating in sports has helped me realize the importance of community and togetherness as a whole. I have learned what hard work is, while appreciating the rewarding process along the way.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN? Personally, I think the best Linfield class I have taken was anatomy. Despite this class being challenging and rigorous, it is relative to my major and the professors made the course enjoyable.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… Linfield athletics have taught me to celebrate diversity and to work extremely hard. Putting in the work and time with good intention gives positive results.