Linfield University Athletics

GRESHAM HIGH SCHOOL
National Honors Society member.
CAL ambassador.
Four-year softball letter winner.
Three-year volleyball letter winner.
Four-time all-conference outfielder.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in nursing.
Daughter of Candice and Robert Downing.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? The reasons why I chose to attend Linfield University was because I was looking for a home with not only a really good Nursing program, but also where I could further my athletic career these next four years with softball. At Linfield I am able to begin my career for nursing while still being able to challenging myself at a competitive level. I enjoy the small community at Linfield and the friendships I have made along my journey.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? Being a student-athlete here at Linfield means you are involved in your community, develop strong leadership skills, and responsibilities such as being able to have good time management skills off the field, and being great at being discipline as well. I find being a student athlete to be very rewarding.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? Growing up I have always been really active and involved in my community through sports. I realized that sports don't just help your physical and mental state of wellbeing, but sports impact your personality and character. You are surrounded with motivated well rounded determined individuals who want success and will push through hard things. By being able to play sports while having amazing teammates and support growing up I have developed many skills that have made a positive impact on me along the way.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? In 10 years I see myself being a pediatric nurse working in a hospital and maybe doing travel nursing. I want to have my own house on property still in Oregon with two dogs.