Linfield University Athletics

JUNCTION CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Two-time letter winner in volleyball.
Four-time letter winner in softball.
Academic All-State as a freshman and senior.
Three-time Academic All-League in softball.
Holds school’s record for single season RBIs with 73.
Four-time Sky-Emerald First Team in softball.
2024 and 2025 Sky-Emerald Player of the Year in softball.
2022 All-State Honorable Mention in softball.
2024 First Team All-State in softball.
2025 Second Team All-State in softball.
Three-time Team MVP in softball.
All-Star Game participant in softball as a senior.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in journalism & media studies.
Daughter of Louie & Tonya Buendia.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? 
Academically, the small classroom sizes and amazing professors. Athletically, to be a part of Catball and the amazing legacy they have created! 
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? 
Being a student first, then an athlete. Putting in equal work to both my athletics and my academics! 
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? 
It has taught me how to be humble and kind to others. It has instilled grit and integrity into me.  
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? 
I see myself working at Nike Headquarters in the Communications Department!