LINFIELD UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S LACROSSE VERSUS CARROLL • MARCH 13, 2023

WELCOME TO LINFIELD UNIVERSITY

TODAY’S MATCHUP: CARROLL AT LINFIELD

game operations | event staff

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Dr. Garry Killgore

EVENT MANAGER

Doug Hire

COMMUNICATIONS

Kaho Akau, Logan Clizer

STATISTICS

Emily Hyde, Jordan Worthington

PUBLIC ADDRESS, SCOREBOARD

Jasmine Williams

TIMER

Kira Hawaaboo

FIELD MONITOR

Grant Jackson

VIDEO WEBCASTS

Joe Stuart, Johnny Miller, Joel Nelson

GAME PROGRAM

Kelly Bird, Felip Unker, Kaho Akau, Nathan Herde

WILDCAT SPOTLIGHT

proper prior preparation

Still sorting through which career path to follow, Elena Kroll is certain her Linfield experiences are leading to success

by marissa dolson ’24

Elena Kroll has been thriving in her academics at Linfield University while working hand-and-hand outside of the classroom with one of her professors, Hillary Crane.

A two-sport athlete who wrestles and competes in lacrosse, Krane has collaborated with Crane on researching and discussing the topics of Catholic communion and celiac disease.

“Professor Crane was studying how the communion cracker that people eat isn’t gluten-free, which means that people with celiac disease aren’t able to eat it and go through a traditional communion.

“It’s a complex situation because some churches don’t budge and alternatives are hard to find,” Kroll says. “Over the summer, I did research for her and created a bibliography for an article. I also looked at blogs and chats that talked about the subject to learn what the population affected by this problem have to say about it.”

In addition to her research experience, Kroll is working on finalizing her bachelor’s degree in anthropology and global cultural studies with a focus on Latin America.

To expand her knowledge of global and cultural studies, Kroll has spent time studying and traveling to different parts of the world.

“I studied in Alicante, Spain, and had an amazing time traveling Europe. I’m so thankful for the opportunity to put that into my four-year plan. Studying abroad was something I always knew I wanted to do and it exceeded my expectations,” she says.

“I learned so much and got to visit so many cool places. My favorite city I visited was Florence, Italy. I’m glad I chose to pursue my majors because they allowed me to learn about other cultures and languages so that I could go and be successful in that experience.”

Kroll doesn’t know exactly which career path she’ll take, but she does believe she is on the right path. She continues to discover new passions within her major and the opportunities Linfield has offered her.

For emotional support, Kroll relies on her mother, Darla, her father, Trent, and her younger sister, Emma. She credits many of her best attributes to her family’s influence while growing up.

“My dad was my coach growing up and more specifically my wrestling coach in high school. He shaped me into the athlete I am now and taught me values and characteristics that I use every day at college and in the workforce. My parents have supported me through college and are always there when I need them. I wouldn’t have been able to get through college, let alone be a two-sport athlete without their support.”

Her family has shown her the definition of hard work through example. Kroll’s mother and father have always been her role models growing up.

“A few years ago, my mom opened her own business and became a leading pediatric physical therapist in Hood River, which is amazing. She is always so positive and has helped me so much as I transition to college and life afterward.”

Kroll is now using her family’s wisdom and models of work ethic to accomplish personal goals and help her team achieve their goals on the lacrosse field.

“I am hoping to get an all-conference award and to increase my caused turnover and ground ball statistics. This year, I am a team captain and I have been working hard on being positive, dependable and someone who my teammates know they can go to and count on.”

“For the team, I’m aiming to make it to the post-season games and to beat teams that we have previously had challenges with. We have been improving every day and making the changes we need to play well. I also have a goal that we learn how to play as a family and be cohesive. If we achieve that, then I know we can be successful

The memories at Linfield have been overwhelming Kroll with joy for the last four years. “The most memorable thing for me was my time on the lacrosse team; this year I also was on the wrestling team. These teams have allowed me to meet my best friends, learn leadership responsibilities, and have fun. It’s going to be so hard to stop being an athlete after I graduate because this has been a source of a lot of important things in my life.”

As the spring semester reaches a close, Kroll will wrap up her research with her professor, complete her degree, and conclude her experience in organized athletics. Despite it being her last semester at Linfield, Kroll says she’s learned countless life lessons, accumulated through all of her varied experiences.

“My experience at Linfield has made me more confident and has refined my leadership skills. I know Linfield has prepared me well for the future.”

THANK YOU CORPORATE PARTNERS

SARAH DALSEY HEAD COACH

Sarah Dalsey is in her first year as women’s lacrosse coach at Linfield. Prior to arrioving at Linfield, Dalsey worked for one year at NCSA Sports, connecting prospective students and families with collegiate athletic programs that fit their interests and needs. In 2020, she worked at Pro-Fit in West Berlin, New Jersey, managing administrative and financial workflows.

Dalsey’s administrative experience also includes internships at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland, where she assisted the director of athletics with a variety of essential tasks, and at Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York, where she served one year in the athletics communications office.

Her coaching resume features three years as an assistant women’s lacrosse coach at McDaniel and two years assisting at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan. In addition, Dalsey was head coach of the Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp at McDaniel College and Pace University,

and led club travel teams in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.

Dalsey completed a bachelor’s degree in Sports Studies and Communications/Media Studies at Manhattanville College. She went on to earn a master’s degree in kinesiology from McDaniel while serving as a graduate assistant coach.

MAIA REZOSKI ASSISTANT COACH

Maia Rezoski joins the coaching staff this spring after an decorated playing career at Linfield.

A three-time Northwest Conference allstar and four-year letter winner, she wrapped up her playing career ranking fourth on Linfield’s all-time points and assists lists.

A graduate of Mount Si High School in Washington state, Rezoski lettered three times in lacrosse while serving as team captain and leading her team in draw controls and assists.

She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology in May 2022.

GAME DAY PREVIEW

THE RECORDS

Linfield opened the season with a 0-5 overall record and a 0-4 Northwest Conference mark. The Wildcats played Pacific and Puget Sound in another week of NWC action before hosting Carroll University (Wis.) in a non-conference bout. This will be the firstever meeting between the two programs.

LINFIELD AT A GLANCE

The Wildcats are averaging 8.4 goals and 16.6 shots per game. They scored 29 of their 42 goals unassisted. Freshman Gabby Crist leads the team with 18 goals on 29 shots, 26 on goal. Her season high came in a seven-goal performance against Alma on Feb. 28. Erynn McCurdy and Leah Stednick are second to Crist with six goals apiece. Grayce Miller has 20 ground balls and 16 caused turnovers to her name on the young season. Caity Babcock has made 30 saves in five appearances and two starts.

CARROLL AT A GLANCE

Carroll competes in the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin. The Pioneers are in the middle of the pack in the CCIW in goals per game while also ranking in the conference’s top three in assists per game and goals against average. They finished third in 2022 with a 9-7 overall record and a 4-2 record in CCIW play. The Pios returned all three of their All-CCIW players from last season, including two First Team selections in senior attacker Katrina Hardin and graduate student midfielder Clara Jelacic. Jelacic was named the 2022 CCIW Defensive Student-Athlete of the Year.

17 leah stednick

savannah irwin | 6 5-7 | Freshman | Offense Bend, Oregon

hope mccomish | 13 5-3 | Freshman | Defense Beaverton, Oregon

brooke hatch | 5 5-6 | Freshman | Defense Beaverton, Oregon

joelle TRAN | 15 5-7 | Freshman | Offense San Diego, California

erynn mccurdy | 21 5-1 | Freshman | Offense Eagle Mountain, Utah

maranda tucker | 18 5-7 | Senior | Defense Corvallis, Oregon

grayce miller | 20 5-1 | Freshman | Defense San Diego, California

mackenzie kulick | 25

5-5 | Sophomore | Defense The Woodlands, Texas

gracie pratt | 27 5-3 | Freshman | Defense Carbondale, Colorado

gabby crist | 7 5-5 | Freshman | Defense Lake Oswego, Oregon

elena kroll | 19 5-2 | Senior | Defense Hood River, Oregon

kelsey reinemer | 22 5-8 | Sophomore | Defense Redmond, Oregon

maizri chandler | 28 5-8 | Freshman | Midfield Scappoose, Oregon

caity babcock | 75 5-5 | Sophomore | Goalkeeper Salinas, California

tenley hodge | 99 5-8 | Freshman | Goalkeeper Beaverton, Oregon

MAYA WRIGHT | 2 5-3 | Sophomore | Midfield West Linn, Oregon

LEAH STEDNICK | 17

5-4 | Sophomore | Offense Mercer Island, Washington

LINFIELD SPORTS NETWORK

The Linfield Sports Network will again bring fans live action of all home Linfield lacrosse matches during the 2023 season. Fans can enjoy live video webcasts with play-by-play commentary on their computer, tablet, mobile device or smart TV.

Live coverage begins 10 minutes prior to the start of each contest. Broadcasts include a complete postgame wrap-up with analysis and statistical breakdown.

McMinnville native Joe Stuart, a 2020 Linfield graduate, is the Athletics Broadcast Operations Coordinator, managing all aspects of Linfield’s webcasting outreach and handling lead play-by-play duties on Linfield football, baseball and softball webcasts in addition to basketball. Stuart also assists with other external sports communications and social media needs.

Linfield freshman Johnny Miller will handle play-by-play duties on Linfield lacrosse broadcasts this spring. Miller is a graduate of Jesuit High School in Portland and a member of the Linfield football team. He made his broadcast debut recently, calling play-byplay for Linfield baseball games.

All LSN broadcasts, both live and on demand, can be accessed at golinfieldwildcats.com/watch or from within the Linfield Athletics app on mobile, tablet or smart TVs.

LINFIELD WILDCATS

HEAD COACH: Sarah Dalsey (first year)

ASSISTANT COACH: Maia Rezoski

CARROLL PIONEERS

HEAD COACH: Michael Hodge (eighth year)

ASSISTANT COACHES: Michael Hodge, Madeline Nowak,

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