Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Letter winner.
Participated in 16 matches.
Tallied 17 digs over the season.
 
SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
Participated in 8 matches.
Recorded 2 service aces.
Finished with a digs/set average of 1.43.
 
FRESHMAN
Member of the junior varsity squad.
 
WAIPAHU HIGH SCHOOL
Three-time letter winner in volleyball.
Academic Honors, STEM Honors, CTE Honors recipient.
Received Hawaiian Seal of Biliteracy.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in marketing, with a minor in media studies.
Daughter of Kimo Brandes and Mary Julie Madarang.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AND WHY? 
The best class I've taken here at Linfield was Business Law. It was a super fun class, and Denise always made our lectures interesting.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? 
Both my parents have been my greatest inspirations in my life. They were both hard working student-athletes and to see all the sacrifices they've made to help me get to where I am today. I am forever grateful for all they've done. They continue to show me that anything is possible with hard work and determination. I just hope to make them proud every day.

THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… 
The greatest lesson I've learned is to be comfortable in the uncomfortable. There is always going to be a challenge or obstacle that you will need to go through. Instead of being uncomfortable with the change, you should embrace it. So much has changed for me while at this volleyball program but rather than fearing the unknown that comes with new changes, I pushed through it and had to learn that not all change is a bad thing.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE… 
My goals for our team are to be top of our NWC conference, make it to the conference tournament, win the tournament, move on to the NCAA D3 tournament, and win the NCAA D3 tournament. My goals for myself are to finish out my senior season with a bang and make myself proud.