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2025-26 Swimming Roster

Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Andrew Lee, Linfield Sports Communications
Andrew Lee, Linfield Sports Communications
Andrew Lee, Linfield Sports Communications
Andrew Lee, Linfield Sports Communications

Sam Postlewait

  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Newport, Ore.
  • Major Education

Biography

FRESHMAN
NWC First Team in the 100 backstroke.
Secured a third place finish with a season-best time of 47.03 in the 100 backstroke at the NWC Championships.
Swam a season-best of 47.03 in the 100 freestyle at the NWC Championships.
Nabbed a fifith place finish with a season-best time of 1:54.10 in the 200 backstroke at the NWC Championships.
 
NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time letter winner in swimming.
Ten-time OSAA State Champion.
School Record Holder.
Three-time Swim Team MVP.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in education.
Son of Kasey and Joe Postlewait.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?
My scholarships ended up being enough to attend.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
It means a lot the community hear is amazing, I’m proud to wear purple and red.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
It has taught me the importance of sportsmanship.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
It would be pretty nice to be in McMinnville teaching, maybe even get to coach swim.