2026 Track & Field Roster
Biography
SOPHOMORE
Finished 11th in the 1500m at the Rich Allen Classic, with a time of 5:25.89.
FRESHMAN
Participated in cross country for the Wildcats.
Ran a time of 25:23.90 in the 6,000 meters at the NWC Cross Country Championships.
Ran a personal best of 42:04.26 in the 10K at the Linfield Erik Anderson Icebreaker.
Placed 11th in the 800 meters at the 2024 Linfield Open with a time of 2:34.71.
Ran a college best of 5:23.88 in the 1500 meters.
Best 5K time is 20:34.13.
ST. MARY’S SCHOOL (MEDFORD)
Honor Roll recipient.
2021 5A Team District Champions.
3A District Champions.
2022 Third Team All-State in cross country.
Hoka One Postal Nationals Regional Winner.
2021 5A State Championships third place finish.
Finished eighth 2022 3A State 3000m
Scholar Athlete.
All-State Academic award winner.
Five-time letter winner in cross country and track and field.
Two-time letter winner in basketball (COVID canceled 1 season).
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in sports management.
Daughter of Rana & Ezra Ayala.
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?
I chose to attend Linfield because of the competitive program and team culture, as well as the potential to exceed in my athletic goals.
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
Being a student-athlete here at Linfield means that I can put a lot of my focus into sports while pursuing my degree.
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
It has made me an even harder worker and has allowed me to truly test my limits. I have also met my best friends through playing sports and formed my closest relationships.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
Living the dream in my Mojo Dojo Casa House.
WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY?
Best class to date has been Ancient Philosophy. We've had some pretty interesting discussions in class, and it has helped me apply a lot of my own knowledge in the world around me.
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL?
Greatest inspiration is my dad. He taught me to hold myself high, help those who have less than you, and to always be humble. I am very grateful to have someone like that in my life.
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN...
Life rewards you for your diligence and determination, not your performance.
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE...
My goal is to have pride in the work I put in, and to see how much I am truly capable of.
