Linfield University Athletics

2025 
Letter winner. 
Appeared in 18 games, starting in eight of them. 
Scored two goals. 
Recorded a shot on goal percentage of 50%. 
Played for a total of 958 minutes. 
 
HOOD RIVER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 
Three-time letter winner in soccer. 
Leading goal scorer and playmaker in 2024, with 13 goals and 12 assists. 
First Team All-Conference midfielder in 2023, as well as First Team Academic All-State, and Second Team All-State. 
First Team All-Conference midfielder in 2024, as well as Second Team All-State. 
5A State Finalist in 2023. 
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION 
Major is Sport Management. 
Son of Jose & Patty Lara. 

WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AT LINFIELD AND WHY?  
Business 150 with Professor Washington because he talked about his past experiences and how everything he did back then is what made him who he is today. 

WHO HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST INSPIRATION IN LIFE? WHY HAVE THEY BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL?  
My parents as they've pushed me into the person I am today and all the sacrifices they have made. 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE SO FAR?  
Scoring 2 goals vs Lewis and Clark. 

MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE... 
Improving as a person and maturing. 

WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? 
Close proximity to family and earned an opportunity to play soccer at the collegiate level. 

WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? 
It means a lot to me; I do not like seeing my grades drop below a C, as it shows that I am lacking, and I need to push myself more. 
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? 
I have to open up to people and make friends, which has helped me with my confidence and interaction skills. 
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? 
Hopefully, playing soccer professionally somewhere in Europe.