Biography
JUNIOR
7-15 in matches.
Studied abroad in New Zealand for nursing.
SOPHOMORE
Competed on Linfield’s track & field team.
FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
Went 1-4 in the 2022-23 season.
TOLEDO HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian with 4.0 GPA.
Honors student graduated with Honors diploma.
17 time letter winner in wrestling, basketball, volleyball, cross country, track and field, softball.
Current school record holder in the 2 mile.
First and second team all-sunset conference honors in volleyball.
Sand volleyball “Most Aggressive Player” award.
Two-time Wendy’s tournament champion.
Two-time Booster award winner for wrestling.
2021 Boys state wrestling championships qualifier.
Four-time girls wrestling regional placer at 125lbs.
Named 2021 Oregon’s National Wrestling Team “Miss Hustler”.
Liberty, Sweet Home freestyle, and Oregon classic’s tournaments champion.
OSAA “player of the week” - December 13th-19th, 2021.
Fourth place finish at 2022 1-6A wrestling championships at 125lbs.
Finals 125lb champion in the Oregon classic.
Three-time booster award winner for track and field.
Two-time district champion in track and field.
Second place finish at the 2021 2A OSAA track championships in the 300- and 400-meter hurdles.
District long jump champion at 2021 district championships.
Third place finish at the 2022 2A OSAA track state championships in the 300-meter hurdles.
Sixth place finish at 2A OSAA track state championships in triple jump.
Second place finish in the 300-meter hurdles at the meet of champions.
2022 Clover champion in the 4X4 relay, 100-meter, triple jump, and overall team champions.
Current school record holder for bench press, squat, and power clean.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in nursing.
Will also compete in track and field here at Linfield.
Parent: Angie Acosta.
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?
I am attending Linfield University because of the high level of education, athletics, and atmosphere that is provided. Linfield has an amazing Nursing program that will set me up for an extremely successful future. Track and Field, along with the first year Women's Wrestling program gravitating me even more giving me the opportunity to continue my dream of athletics.
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
Being a Student-Athlete at Linfield University is a great honor that comes with a high level of respect and responsibility. Having the opportunity to further my education takes priority as a Student-Athlete. I strongly believe in pushing myself to be a successful student sets me up for being a successful athlete.
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
Participating in sports has made me a better person through sportsmanship, motivating my teammates, and staying positive through all the hardships that are brought my way. Developing good sportsmanship has made me rise as an athlete and person all in one. It has taught me to put others before myself, and fight for what is right even when it is difficult. Staying positive and motivating for not only myself but my teammates has pushed me to grow discipline and to rise the spirits, confidence, and souls of my teammates up with me.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
In 10 years, I see myself graduating from Linfield University and traveling around the world helping numerous people as a travel nurse.
WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY?
The best Linfield class I have taken has been Anatomy, because of my amazing professor Daniel. It taught me true discipline through studying, time management, and putting in long hours of studying.
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL?
The greatest inspiration of my life has been Jesus Christ. He has given me every lasting life in heaven by paying the debt in the cross for my sins that I didn’t deserve. He is forgiving, loving, peaceful, compassionate, caring, and is with me wherever I go. My life’s goal is to be like Jesus and be a light in this world. As well as my loving, giving, parents and coaches who have poured everything into me these last few years. I am forever grateful for them and all that they do.
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 at Linfield has been keeping God first in your life. What that means to me is focusing on his words, renewing your mind daily, loving, serving, and giving like Jesus did for your team and others around you. In order to be a good teammate, I have to deny myself pick up my cross and follow Jesus. That is give everything I can for my wrestling partners, to push myself past my limit, and to focus on what I can control. I can’t always control the outcome, but I can control my effort, attitude, care, and who I am as a person. The biggest battle has already been won on the cross, there is no need to fear what I can’t control. Just “let go and let GOD.”
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE...
To be servant leaders at Linfield University. To be amazing student-athletes. To be men and women who speak up when someone is in need. To be a light in this world. To move forward and be the best mothers and fathers, and most importantly, to be followers of Christ who spread his love wherever we go, and make an impact on the world, leaving it better than we found it.
