Linfield University Athletics

SOPHOMORE
All-Northwest Conference Honorable Mention selection.
Started in all 25 games, finished second on the team in scoring at 10.0 points per game, second in rebounding at 5.6 per game, third in steals with 20 and led the team in field goal percentage with 47.5 percent.
Was eighth in the NWC in field goal percentage, eighth in steals, 11^th in rebounding and top 20 in scoring.
Scored career-high 21 points against Puget Sound.
Posted first career double-double with 13 points and a career-best 10 rebounds at Lewis & Clark.
Letter winner.
 
FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
Appeared in 25 games.
Totaled 153 points, 27 steals, and 16 assists.
Averaged .947 at the free throw line and 3.7 rebounds per game.
 
PORT ANGELES HIGH SCHOOL
Nine-time letter winner in basketball, soccer, golf and track and field.
First Team All-Olympic League as a sophomore, junior and senior.
Selected for the Washington 2A All-State All-Star Game in 2021-22.
All-Peninsula MVP in 2022.
Helped Port Angeles reach the state tournament in all four years.
Helped Port Angeles win three straight district championships.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Daughter of Tony Burke.
Majoring in Business Management.
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose Linfield because of the small school atmosphere and the overall great community. Linfield has a good business program, which is another reason I knew it was a good fit for me.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? Being a student-athlete at Linfield has pushed me to work hard on and off the court. Having to balance school and basketball takes a lot of dedication and commitment.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AND WHY? The best class I have taken so far is marketing. It helped me make a lot of connections and also gave me experience with being interviewed in jobs and also interviewing others.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? Participating in sports has taught me about discipline, time management, leadership, and teamwork, which have all benefited me greatly and made me into the person I am today.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAVE THE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? My dad has been my greatest inspiration. He has taught me everything I know when it comes to working hard and also being a caring person. He has been with me through it all and has helped shape me into the person I am today.

THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… If you work hard and put the time in, you will see success.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? I’m not exactly sure where I want to be in 10 years. I’m hoping I will have a successful job in the sports business and have a family of my own.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE… My goals individually is to work my hardest and be there for my team. Collectively as a team I want us to have confidence in ourselves and each other. We have to put the work in this season so we can see success. Throughout the process though I still want us to have fun and enjoy the sport we all love.