Linfield University Athletics

SOPHOMORE
Played in nine games as a sophomore in 2017.
Recorded 10 total tackles, one tackle for loss, one pass defended, one forced fumble and one interception returned for 56 yards.
Two-time letter winner at defensive back.
 
FRESHMAN
Appeared in seven games as a freshman in 2016.
Letter winner at defensive back.
 
ATASCOCITA HIGH SCHOOL
Three-year football letterman as an outside linebacker for Atascocita High School.
2013 most valuable defensive football player and two-time first team all-district honoree his junior and senior years.
Team captain in both football and wrestling.
Member of the National Society of High School Scholars.
 
PERSONAL
Majoring in biology.
Son of Tai and Caroline Tuihalangingie
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose Linfield because I love the family oriented environment on the team and the academic reputation that Linfield has as well as the opportunities it provides in my future.
 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? Being a student-athlete to me means taking care of business in the classroom in order to provide for a successful future and letting that hard work ethic in the classroom carry over to the field.
 
WHAT MAKES YOU INTERESTING AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE? I’m from Texas and not many of the kids on the team are from down South. I grew up in a different football, social, and political environment. Coming up to McMinnville has given me a different perspective on each of those aspects.
 
WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD? I want to become a strength and conditioning coach and hopefully open my own gym to train high school athletes preparing for college. Linfield is helping me achieve this by giving me the right classes to be able to understand different people and being able to tailor to their needs for becoming a better and healthier athlete.