Linfield University Athletics

FOREST GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
Three-time All-Pacific Conference First Team honoree, Honorable Mention as a freshman.
OSAA 6A All-State Honorable Mention selection as a senior.
Helped lead Forest Grove to first OSAA Playoffs win in over 15 years as a senior.
Four-time letter winner.
Graduated with honors, recipient of Forest Grove High School’s “Tom Keller Award.”
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in psychology.
Daughter of Sarah and Brent Buchanan.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? 
I wanted to be at a smaller school where there are lots of opportunities to be successful and be a part of a close-knit community. I chose Linfield basketball because I wanted a family atmosphere, where everyone is invested in getting better and pushing each other to be the best they can be.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? 
Being a student-athlete means being committed, I'm committed to my academics and my sport, and I'm committed to being successful at both. I’m aware that I'm a part of something bigger than myself so how I carry myself and what I accomplish is a representation of the school and my sport.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
I’ve learned practically every lesson in life from sports so far, I think participating in athletics puts you in positions to exercise various internal and external challenges, that push you to see things through different lenses and allows you to really dig deep into who you are and what you stand for. And because of the lessons I’ve learned through sports I feel confident to take on future challenges because of what I’ve been able to build over the years.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? 
I honestly don't really know where I’ll be in 10 years, I hope doing something that I love and am passionate about!
 
WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY?
The best class I’ve taken at Linfield was Foreign Policy and Debate with Pat Cottrell. Incredibly challenging, but very rewarding and just unlike any class I’ve taken before.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL?
My parents inspire me the most. I just admire how they go about living and how they choose to handle situations while carrying themselves with compassion, love, and patience.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN...
The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far athletically at Linfield is to celebrate the little wins and commit to progress each day rather than perfection.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE...
My goals individually are to continue to improve every day and push myself to be a player that can contribute in every aspect of the game. And the team goal is to win conference and make a tournament run.