Linfield University Athletics

SOPHOMORE
Participated in volleyball for the Wildcats.
Finished ninth in the discus throw at the Linfield Invitational, with a personal best throw of 118-00.
Placed sixth in the discus throw at the Linfield Open, with a throw of 108-05.
Finished 11^th in the discus throw at the NWC Championships.
 
FRESHMAN
Participated in volleyball for the Wildcats.
Placed 13^th at the 2024 NWC Championships in discus.
Best discus throw is 111-8.
Best hammer throw is 92-1.
 
MOUNT RAINIER HIGH SCHOOL
Member of the honor roll four straight years.
Completed an associate degree while in high school.
Lettered seven times in volleyball, softball and track and field.
Set the senior javelin record.
Member of league championship volleyball team as a senior.
Team placed second at the district championships.
4A NPSL honorable mention setter as a junior and senior.
Squad placed 6^th and 4^th at the state tournament her final two seasons.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Undecided on major.
Daughter of Oriana and Roy Bañuelos.
Also competes for Linfield’s volleyball program.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?
I chose to attend Linfield because I love the vibe, academics and athletic program. Linfield has a great reputation and provides great support and resources to help us succeed.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
Being a student-athlete means a lot to me. This gives me a great opportunity to work hard in both sports and academics.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
Participating in sports my whole life has made me a better person by teaching me teamwork, discipline and perseverance. It also helps shape me as a person by teaching me leadership skills, people skills and overall allows me to communicate better with others.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? I see myself working in the legal field and hopefully a law school graduate.
 
WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY?
Best class I have taken would be Quant because it made me realize I can only go up from here. 
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL?
My parents. They are amazing and hardworking people who raised seven kids in Faith & created a foundation for all of us to do good things. 
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN...
Trust in God. 
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE...
To always be better than yesterday.