Linfield University Athletics

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Dean’s List recipient.
Second Team All-Conference.
 
TILLAMOOK HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time letter winner in swimming.
All-COWAPA League all four years.
All-State in the 50 freestyle.
Two-time district champion.
Eight-time league champion.
School record holder in the 100 breaststroke.
Top 10 all-time in school history in every event.
Sixth place State finish in the 200 medley relay.
Third place State finish in the 50 freestyle.
State Champion in 100 breaststroke.
2024 League Champion, which was the first time in 16 years.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in public health & secondary education.
Son of Eric & Molly Sappington.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?
The swim program because the one at my former school was practically not there.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
It’s important that I represent the school.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
It’s made me a harder worker and better time manager.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
Coaching swimming and teaching at a high school.