Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Letter winner.
Ran distance for the wildcats, participating in the 800 and 1,500 meters.
 
SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
Ran a new personal-best time of 2:11.71 in the 800 meters at the Rich Allen Classic.
Secured a new personal-best in the 1500 meters with a time of 4:24.67 at the Oregon State PNW Invite. 
Clocked a new personal-best time of 10:58.70 in the 3000 steeplechase at the Lewis and Clark Invite. 
Recorded a season-best mark in the 4x400 relay with a time of 3:52.25 at the Linfield Jenn Boyman Memorial Invitational.
 
FRESHMAN
Ran a season-best 4:32.16 in the 1500 meters at the Frank Haskins Invite.
Ran a season-best time of 18:21.72 in the 5000 meters at the Wes Cook Invite.
Recorded season-best time of 11:31.57 in the 3000 Steeplechase at the Linfield Invitational.
 
POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time letter winner in cross country and track & field.
Two-time all-1B SeaTac Region honoree.
Two-time runner-up at the state championship race.
Finished as a runner-up in state championship in track & field.
Raised his PR in every race during senior season.
Graduated as the Valedictorian.
Received the highest honors.


PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in mathematics and physics.
Son of Antoinette and Joseph Perez.
Member of cross country team at Linfield.


WHY LINFIELD? I chose Linfield because I have to opportunity to compete in a NCAA Division III cross country program, the undergraduate research opportunities and the campus being reasonably close to home.


WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? Being a student-athlete means I will challenge myself, grow strong bonds with my team and learn to budget my time with other things.


WHAT MAKES YOU INTERESTING AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE? I am mentally strong and can bring good attitude, effort and persistence to unfavorable conditions.


WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD? I am not quite sure yet but I am hoping to find my career focus at Linfield.