Linfield University Athletics

SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
Participated in 17 matches.
Finished with 80 assists for a 2.5 per set average.
Recorded 30 digs.
 
FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
Participated in 6 matches.
Finished with a kill percentage of 0.333.
Recorded 2 service aces.
Finished with a digs per set of 1.00.
 
MOUNT RAINIER HIGH SCHOOL
Member of the honor roll four straight years.
Completed an associate degree while in high school.
Lettered seven times in volleyball, softball and track and field.
Set the senior javelin record.
Member of league championship volleyball team as a senior.
Team placed second at the district championships.
4A NPSL honorable mention setter as a junior and senior.
Squad placed 6^th and 4^th at the state tournament in her final two seasons.
 
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in law rights & justice and psychology.
Daughter of Oriana and Roy Bañuelos.
 
WHY LINFIELD? 
I chose to attend Linfield because I love the vibe, academics and athletic programs. Linfield has a great reputation and provides great support and resources to help us succeed.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
Being a student-athlete means a lot to me. This gives me a great opportunity to work hard in both sports and academics.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
Participating in sports my whole life has made me a better person by teaching me teamwork, discipline and perseverance. It also helps shape me as a person by teaching me leadership skills, people skills and overall allows me to communicate better with others.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
I see myself working in the legal field and hopefully a law school graduate.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AND WHY? 
The best class I have taken would be Quant because it made me realize I can only go up from here.
 
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? 
My parents. They are amazing and hardworking people who raised seven kids in Faith & created a foundation for all of us to do good things.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… 
Trust in God.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE… 
To always be better than yesterday.