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2022 Varsity Volleyball Roster

Nathan Herde, Linfield Sports Communications
Ryan Gardner, Linfield Sports Communications
Ryan Gardner, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Tim Sofranko, Linfield Communications
Ryan Gardner, Linfield Sports Communications
Tim Sofranko, Linfield Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Ryan Gardner, Linfield Sports Communications

19 Kara Thomas

  • Height 6-0
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Salem, Ore.
  • Major Public Health

Biography

JUNIOR 
Letterwinner. 
Played in all 22 matches, starting in 15. 
Finished fifth on the team with 85 kills. 
Tallied four assists, 51 digs and 19 blocks. 
Recorded season-best 11 kills in both meetings with George Fox. 

SOPHOMORE 
Letterwinner. 
Appeared in seven matches, starting four. 
Totaled 12 kills, six digs and two blocks. 
Had six kills at Pacific, March 18. 

FRESHMAN 
Letterwinner. 
Appeared in 23 matches. 
Totaled 111 kills and 59 digs. 
Recorded season-best 12 kills against Colby-Sawyer. 

MCNARY HIGH SCHOOL 
Three-time letterwinner. 
Two-time All-League honoree. 

PERSONAL INFORMATION 
Majoring in public health. 
Daughter of Kathleen and Jeff Thomas. 

WHY LINFIELD??I chose Linfield because I like the small class sizes and have heard very good things about the academics from many people. 

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD??It means playing a sport I love while also giving 110 percent to academics and my performance in school. 

WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AND WHY? I can’t choose just one, but some of my favorite classes have been Community and Society, Epidemiology and Pilates. 

WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? My mom has shown me how to work hard and strive for success while always supporting me. My parents have been my biggest supporters throughout my volleyball career. 

THE GREATEST LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… Hard work will pay off. The lessons you learn in moments of failure are the most important ones. 

AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE... My goals individually and for the team are to have a successful and fun season, all while excelling in all parts of being a student-athlete. All of our hard work will pay off if we remember the end goal and play with confidence. I hope we all have a fun and healthy season. 

WHEN NOT COMPETING IN SPORTS OR STUDYING FOR SCHOOL, I LIKE TO SPEND MY FREE TIME… Play sand volleyball and enjoy hiking and exploring the outdoors. 

WHAT HAS BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR LINFIELD CAREER THUS FAR? The highlight of my Linfield career has been traveling with the team and creating unforgettable memories. 

WHAT MAKES YOU INTERESTING AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE??I have faced many trials and tribulations in athletics growing up and I never thought I could battle school and sports. 

WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD??My career focus is physical therapy, and Linfield is helping me by giving me the classes and resources I need to focus on it. 

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