Linfield University Athletics

NEWBERG HIGH SCHOOL
Seven-time letter winner tennis and basketball.
Second-team All-Conference honoree in tennis.
All-Conference Honorable Mention recipient in basketball.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in journalism and media studies.
Son of Kellie and Kevin O’Loughlin.
Dean’s List recipient.
Served a video production internship for ‘A Family Place.’
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose Linfield to put myself in an environment where I can surround myself with those who have similar interests and ambitions. The small school environment allows one to be a name instead of a number.
 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? It means I am able to compete and be a part of something bigger than myself. I enjoy the idea of representing a community with Linfield across my chest.
 
WHAT MAKES YOU INTERESTING AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE? Growing up I always played basketball and tennis. I loved both of those sports and I had a strong passion to exceed in those fields. This is my first year ever running cross country, let alone running competitively. I am excited for this opportunity to test myself and represent Linfield.
 
WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD? I enjoy communicating with people in every platform possible. I plan to graduate with a Journalism/Media studies degree in which I can get involved with Public Relations. Linfield as allowed me to quickly get involved on campus and apply my ambitions to real-life scenarios.
 
WHAT IS THE BEST CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AT LINFIELD? The best class I have taken at Linfield was Introduction to Media Writing with Dr. Kevin Curry. Not only did I get a better understanding of how to write effectively and strategically, but also connect and network with past Linfield alums in the mass communications field.
 
WHEN NOT COMPETING IN SPORTS OR STUDYING FOR SCHOOL, I LIKE TO SPEND MY FREE TIME…Making music, spending time with family and friends and eating sushi.
 
THE GREATEST LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN…Once you buy into the Linfield culture and fully embrace the community we have here, you begin to realize how special a team is. Good days and bad, you know you have people behind you rooting for you every step of the way.