2026 Track & Field Roster
Biography
JUNIOR
Studied abroad in Ireland.
SOPHOMORE
Placed sixth in the triple jump at the Erik Anderson Memorial Icebreaker Invitational, with a jump of 32-02.25.
Finished eighth in the triple jump at the Rich Allen Classic, with a season best jump of 32-02.25.
Placed ninth in the triple jump at the Pacific Open, with a jump of 28-07.00.
Finished seventh in the 400m hurdles at the Linfield Invitational, with a time of 1:11.91.
Placed 10th in the triple jump at the John Knight Twilight, with a jump of 31-05.25.
Finished fourth in the 400m hurdles at the Linfield Open, with a personal best time of 1:11.27.
Finished eighth in the triple jump at the Linfield Open, with a jump of 32-03.00.
Was a part of the second place 4x400m team at the Linfield Open.
Was a part of the fifth place 4x400m team at the NWC Championships.
FRESHMAN
Jumped a best of 13-11.75 in the long jump.
Achieved a personal record in triple jump with a jump of 30-7.75.
Ran a personal best of 14.76 in the 100 meters.
VALLEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Two-time letter winner in track and field.
Four-time letter winner in basketball.
Placed third at the OSAA Championships in the 4x100m relay in 2023.
League Champion in the triple jump.
All-League Honorable Mention for basketball in 2023.
Most Valuable Athlete in track and field in 2023.
Nick Ferrar Creative Writing Award.
Spanish Honors Society.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in English.
Daughter of Melissa and Stephan Klopcic.
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?
Linfield was closer to home, which I appreciated, and offered great academics and mental health services. I was also invited to join their track team, which was crucial in my final college decision.
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
Being a student-athlete means being part of something bigger than me and having the opportunity to continue my athletic career outside of high school.
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
Participating in sports has made me more responsible, active and happier through the interactions and competition I get to experience with the people around me.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
I see myself continuing to participate in sports in one way or another, whether it be through my career or as a coach.
WHAT’S THE BEST CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AT LINFIELD AND WHY?
Fiction Writing - I enjoyed my professor's style of teaching, and the class had a very open curriculum that encouraged creative exploration
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL?
My parents: they inspire me to work hard, play hard, and carve out the best version of myself that I can.
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN…
If you only have 70% on a given day, give 100% of that and you'll still improve.
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE…
Help build a fun team culture, contribute at Conferences, and hit 70 seconds in the 400m (or even less...?).
