Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Letter winner.
Member of the first place 200 medley relay squad at the NWC Championships with a time of 1:46.72.
Swam on the NWC championship-winning 400 medley relay with a time of 3:53.60.
Placed fifth at the NWC Championships in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:07.10.
Placed sixth at the NWC Championships in the 200 IM with a time of 2:14.36.
Placed sixth at the NWC Championships in the 200 breaststroke with a time of 2:27.76.
Record holder in the 100 IM with a time of 1:01.18.
NWC sprint meet champion.
 
SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
Swam a time of 1:08.49 in the 100-breaststroke nabbing eleventh place at the NWC Championships.
Clocked a time of 2:29.67 securing herself eight place in the 200 breaststroke at the NWC Championships.
Relay team member that swam a time of 3:58.05 snagging a bronze medal in the 400 medley relay at the NWC Championships.
Received second-team All-NWC honors.
Recorded a toss of 105-3 securing fifth place in javelin at George Fox, April 9. 
Also participated in track and field.
 
FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
Timed 1:03.76 in the 100 butterfly at Lewis & Clark.
Season-best time of 1:11.79 in the 100 breaststroke at George Fox. 
Raced to a time of 1:45.61 in the 200 freestyle relay at Lewis & Clark.
Recorded a time of 1:53.00 in the 200 medley relay at George Fox.
Clocked in a time of 2:23.30 in the 200 IM at George Fox.
Sprinted to a time of 26.16 in the 50 freestyle at Pacific. 
Swam a time of 58.68 in the 100 freestyle at Pacific. 
 
TILLAMOOK HIGH SCHOOL
Twelve-time letter winner in cross country, swimming, and track & field.
National Honor Society member.
Three-time first-team honoree in cross country.
Member of two cross country state championship teams.
Holds school record in the 100 breaststroke and all relay races.
Named OSAA Scholar Athlete.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in public health.
Daughter of Carol and Donnie Averill.
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose Linfield because it had a good swim team, and it was also small with a good science program.
 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? Being a student-athlete means everything to me. I have always dreamed of becoming an athlete at the college level and not just a small-town swimmer.
 
WHAT MAKES YOU INTERESTING AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE? I had the ability to be a three-sport student-athlete at Linfield, but I felt that would take away from my academics, so I picked two.
 
WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD? My career goal is becoming a dentist and going to Linfield will help me get a major in biology so I can transfer to Oregon Health & Science University.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN? Best class I have taken has to be microbiology lab. This class was hands on and during the semester we got to grow and experiment with our own bacteria. The bacteria we used was unique based on the environment of our choice.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? The greatest inspiration in my life has to be my Grandpa Don. He is my biggest fan when competing in swimming. He is a busy man, but he always finds time to make it to my swim meets to show support.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… The greatest lesson is to always show good sportsmanship even when things don't go the way you want it to go.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE… My goals individually are to break the 50, 100, and 200 breaststroke records. As a team I would like to see as many girls in the A and B final at conference to defend our NWC championship title.