Linfield University Athletics

SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
Appeared in 19 matches.
Tallied 35 kills and 20 blocks.
Studied abroad in Italy.
 
FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
Participated in 4 matches.
Finished with a kills per set average of 0.8.
Recorded 1 solo block.
 
MIRAMONTE HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time scholar athlete.
Two-time letter winner.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION 
?Majoring in exercise science. ?
Daughter of Link and Ynez Hirst. 
 
WHY LINFIELD?
I chose to attend Linfield because I wanted to be a part of the tight knit community. When I stepped onto campus, I was immediately welcomed, and I felt at home.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
To me, a student athlete shows honor and respect to the team. When you walk around campus in your gear, you reflect that image upon your team. It also shows that you are a part of a certain group on campus that is like another family.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? Sports have helped me with communication and building long-lasting relationships with coaches and teammates.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? 
I see myself living somewhere that makes me happy while doing the activities I love; with the people I want to do them with.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AND WHY? 
My favorite class I've taken at Linfield is Anatomy. I enjoyed all of the labs and hands-on activities! It was super fun and interesting!
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? 
My grandma Rose has and always will be my greatest inspiration! She is very loyal and motivated; I wouldn't be who I am without her!
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… 
Having a positive attitude and constant effort will take you far!
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE… 
As an individual, my goal is to continue to prove to myself and others that you are not defined as your injury. My goal for the team is to learn how to best help each other both on and off the court, and to push each other towards excellence!