Linfield University Athletics

FRESHMAN
Dean’s List recipient.
Appeared in 44 games.
Recorded 24 runs and 22 stolen bases.
NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete.
 
IDA B WELLS HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time letter winner in softball.
Competed in snowboarding.
Two-time All-PIL First Team.
All-PIL Second Team.
All-State Second Team.
2024 Oregon 6A All-Star Team selection.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in nursing.
Daughter of Dawn and Dave Young.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?  
I chose Linfield because of the competitive athletics and academics. The moment I stepped on campus I felt at home.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?  
To me, being a student-athlete is a privilege that not many individuals get to experience in college. I’m thankful every day that I get to compete for on the field and in the classroom.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?  
Sports have helped me develop a work ethic that can be applied in many aspects of my life. I have learned incredible life lessons through competing and working hard towards athletic goals. Athletics have also allowed me to meet some of the most amazing people in the world.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?  
In 10 years, I see myself working full time in a profession I love and traveling a lot in my free time.
 
WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY?
The best class I have taken at Linfield is Anatomy with Daniel. He is a very compassionate and enthusiastic teacher that makes a hard topic comprehensible. 
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL?
My greatest inspiration is my mom. She played high level sports all her life and competed at a division I college. She has been my biggest support and idol since day one, and I will always look up to her. 
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN...
The greatest principle or lesson that I have learned while competing in athletics at Linfield has been to enjoy the process. Collegiate sports have taught me that to accomplish goals you cannot take shortcuts, the only way to get to where you want to be is by working and putting the time in. 
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE...
As a Linfield student-athlete, my goals individually and collectively for my team are to go into the upcoming season stress-free, and with trust in the program.