LINFIELD UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S SOCCER VERSUS LEWIS & CLARK • SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

CROSS COUNTRY

Sept. 2 Linfield Harrier Classic 1 p.m.

Sept. 16 Ash Creek Invitational 5 p.m.

Oct. 1 Charles Bowles Invitational 9 a.m.

Oct. 16 Lewis & Clark Invitational 11:15 a.m.

Oct. 29 NWC Championships 10 a.m.

Nov. 13 NCAA III West Region Champ. 11 a.m.

Nov. 19 NCAA III National Championships TBA

FOOTBALL

Sept. 3 Huntingdon 6 p.m. CDT

Sept. 17 Redlands 1 p.m.

Homecoming

Oct. 1 Puget Sound 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 8 Whitworth 1 p.m.

Oct. 15 Pacific 1 p.m.

Oct. 22 Pacific Lutheran 1:30 p.m.

Family Weekend

Oct. 29 George Fox 1:30 p.m.

Nov. 5 Willamette 1 p.m.

Pacific Office Automation Hall of Fame Game

Nov. 12 Lewis & Clark 1 p.m.

MEN’S SOCCER

Sept. 1 Multnomah 7 p.m.

Sept. 3 Eastern Oregon 4 p.m.

Sept. 5 College of Idaho Noon

Sept. 11 La Verne 11 a.m.

Sept. 12 Lewis & Clark 7 p.m.

Sept. 17 Pacific Lutheran 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 18 Puget Sound 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 24 George Fox 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 25 Pacific 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 1 Whitman 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 2 Whitworth 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 9 Willamette 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 15 Whitworth 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 16 Whitman 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 22 Pacific 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 23 George Fox 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 29 Puget Sound 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 30 Pacific Lutheran 2:30 p.m.

Nov. 5 Willamette 1:30 p.m.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Sept. 1 Multnomah 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 3 Warner Pacific 4 p.m.

Sept. 9 North Central 11 a.m. CDT

Sept. 10 Grove City/Centre 11 a.m. CDT

Sept. 17 Puget Sound Noon

Sept. 18 Pacific Lutheran Noon

Sept. 24 Willamette Noon

Sept. 25 Lewis & Clark Noon

Oct. 1 George Fox 11 a.m.

Oct. 2 Pacific Noon

Oct. 8 Whitworth Noon

Oct. 9 Whitman Noon

Oct. 14 Puget Sound 5 p.m.

Oct. 16 Pacific Lutheran Noon

Oct. 22 Willamette Noon

Oct. 23 Lewis & Clark Noon

Oct. 29 George Fox Noon

Oct. 30 Pacific Noon

Nov. 5 Whitworth 11 a.m.

Nov. 6 Whitman 11 a.m.

VOLLEYBALL

Sept. 2-3 Pacific Coast Classic

2 New England 9:30 a.m.

2 La Verne 2 p.m.

3 Whittier 9 a.m.

3 Redlands 11:15 a.m.

Sept. 9-10 Oregon Trail Classic

9 Austin College 6 p.m.

10 1 p.m.

Sept. 16 7 p.m.

Sept. 17 6 p.m.

Sept. 20 6 p.m.

Sept. 23 7 p.m.

Sept. 24 6 p.m.

Sept. 28 7 p.m.

Oct. 1 6 p.m.

Oct. 7 7 p.m.

Oct. 8 7 p.m.

Oct. 14 7 p.m.

Oct. 15 6 p.m.

Oct. 21 7 p.m.

Oct. 22 6 p.m.

Oct. 26 7 p.m.

Oct. 29 6 p.m.

Nov. 3 7 p.m.

Nov 4 UC-Santa Cruz Willamette Lewis & Clark St. Martin’s Pacific Lutheran George Fox Pacific Puget Sound Whitman Whitworth Willamette Lewis & Clark Pacific Lutheran George Fox Paciic Puget Sound Whitworth Whitman 7 p.m.

WOMEN’S GOLF

Sept. 24-25 Wildcat Invitational Michelbook

Oct. 1-2 Culturame Classic Willamette Valley

Oct. 8-9 NWC Fall Classic Creekside

MEN’S GOLF

Sept. 10-11 Pacific Fall Opener Quail Valley

Sept. 24-25

Wildcat Invitational Michelbook

Oct. 8-9 NWC Fall Classic Creekside CC

Oct. 22-23 Confluence Classic Wine Valley GC

WILDCAT SPOTLIGHT

living and learning

Omonaka is making an impact on her friends, teammates and peers. Roommate Kami Echiverri admires her soccer teammate’s work ethic.

by MARISSA DOLSON ’24

Living life in the moment has opened up many new opportunities for Riley Omonaka to thrive at Linfield University. Expanding adaptability and flexibility have been key factors in her all-around maintaining happiness.

Linfield has opened up a variety of opportunities for Omonaka. Being heavily involved in campus life can be stressful, but has brought Omonaka amazing friends and mentors along her journey at Linfield, for which she will for ever be grateful.

“I like to joke that I’m building my ‘King’s Council’ (like in Game of Thrones) because of all the amazing people I have to rely on for advice and empathy,” says Omonaka.

Not only is Omonaka expanding opportunities in her cam pus life, but she is also expanding her knowledge through her education as a double major in Biology and Journalism & Media Studies. College can create a lot of pressure to establish setin-stone career goals, but Linfield allows students to feel safe and secure as they maneuver through the unknowns.

“These last couple years of college have really shown me that not having a set ideal plan isn’t always a bad thing. Right now, I’m focused on doing and studying things that make me happy. Ultimately, the rest will figure itself out,” says Omonaka.

Riley’s family has given her continuous support along the way. Omonaka’s family members are her closest confidants and have encouraged her to venture out and explore her passions as she’s progressed through the different stages of her life.

Omonaka’s family dynamic has influenced her tremen dously. She is constantly inspired by the people who raised her and as such, is driven to leave an impactful impression on the people around her.

“I’ve always really ad mired my grandfather and auntie,” she says.“They are both incredibly hard-working and have always put the good of the community above themselves. I was in the sixth grade when my grandfather died (he was my best friend and twin flame if you will) and I was absolutely amazed at the number of people who came to his funeral. It seemed like this end less sea of people with stories about him and it always left the impression on me that he lives on in the hearts of his community. I aspire to be that impactful one day.”

“When you talk to Riley she’s sweet, kind, and funny, but once she’s on the field, her alter ego comes out,” says Echiverri. “The first time I played with Riley was at an ID camp for Linfield and I remember my jaw dropping because she was sliding a lot and came out with the ball every time. I knew from that moment that I wanted to be her friend.

“Riley is one of my best friends because she always has my back on and off the field. She’s so caring, smart, and observant, and will give me the same energy. I’m thankful for Linfield because it gave me our friendship.”

Omonaka models the importance of being adaptable. Through trial and error, she has narrowed her priorities down and has set herself up for academic success. Omonaka has created her tools and checklists that help her succeed on and off the field.

Her academic career at Linfield has enabled her to grow as a person – pushing her to ask the questions, helping create her personalized tools, and understanding her worth does not stand within a letter grade.

“More than anything, having a demanding class load has forced me to shed my ego. I don’t have the time or energy to worry about things that don’t matter,” says Omonaka. “I have to ask stupid questions in class because I don’t have time to worry about whether or not my classmates will judge me. I have learned to trust my instincts and focus on the things that matter. Getting a B on a test does not evaluate my worth and doesn’t deserve any space in my brain. I’ve really stepped into a checklist mentality.”

Omonaka’s checklist is simple: “You live and you learn.”

She always strives to give her best effort on the soccer field and in the classroom. The bad days don’t define her, she takes everything in as a learning opportunity to do better next time.

During her summer, she enjoys staying active and working with the youth in her community.

“I really enjoy learning things that serve no ‘purpose’ in my life, such as things that aren’t necessarily productive.

Right now, I enjoy crochet ing, quilting, knitting, and journaling. When I’m home in the summer, I coach at a youth soccer club and do Ju Jitsu.”

Learning to grow from ad versity plays a big part in shaping Omonaka’s college experience. While balancing multiple dif ferent lives, Linfield plays a big role in her growth. She excels in the classroom, focuses on her priorities, continues to expand her knowledge, and discovers new passions that simply make her happy.

Riley Omonaka’s formula for success in college is to not dwell about her future, but to soak in everything at once

AND LACROSSE COMPLEX

THE DREAM OF A MODERN soccer and lacrosse facility at Linfield University has become reality at last.

Linfield director of athletics Garry Killgore spearheaded a vision for a $1.55 million project to revamp the current soccer and lacrosse facility. Completion of the project’s first phase was completed in December 2020. Phase 2 will get underway once funding is secured.

The vision for substantially upgrading the Linfield Soccer and Lacrosse Complex has been discussed for many years. With the help of private funding from a cross-section of donors, the project is proceding in two phases.

In Phase 1 of the project, the natural grass field was converted to FieldTurfTM, providing Linfield teams an ideal year-round practice and playing surface while substantially reducing maintenance and game setup costs. The field was draped with branded mesh screening, providing for a more intimate and enclosed setting. Six enclosed storage spaces to house team equipment and supplies are included in Phase 1.

Phase 2 calls for a new seating for 250 spectators as well as an adjoining paved plaza. It includes construction of a new pressbox on the west side of the field. Phase

2 could begin as early as 2021.

Dressing rooms for the women’s lacrosse and men’s and women’s soccer and teams are included as part of a multi-purpose structure planned for the stadium’s northwest corner. The new building will also contain a dressing room for visiting teams and game officials, restrooms and a concession stand.

Under the leadership of Linfield alumnus Rob Gloeckner of Tarkett Sports, the grass field was converted to a FieldTurfTM surface. The custom-branded storage containers are being furnished by Boxwell co-founder Rod Bolls, a former Wildcats soccer player.

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MEET THE WILDCATS

match breakdown

THE RECORDS

Linfield enters the second week of Northwest Conference play at 2-3-1 overall with a 0-2-0 conference mark. Lewis & Clark is off to a solid 2-0-0 start to NWC play (2-2-1 overall).

LINFIELD AT A GLANCE

Linfield fell 3-0 to both Tacoma schools in the first week of NWC play. They’re averaging 2.5 goals and 11.2 shots per match. Janae Lewis owns a team-leading three goals on 10 shots to go with an assist. Laney Green, Callie Kawaguchi, Ruby Lacktrup, Ellie Friedrichsen and Jaeda Doctolero all have two goals on the season. Both of Green’s goals were gamewinners. Emilee Miller has started in six matches in goal. She’s 2-3-1 with 24 saves and a 1.91 goals against average. The Wildcats will play seven of their next eight matches at home.

LEWIS & CLARK AT A GLANCE

The Pioneers are riding a three-match win streak, outscoring their opponents 5-0 in that span. They opened NWC play with a 2-0 win at Whitman and a 1-0 win at Whitworth. The Pios swept the NWC Student-Athlete of the Week awards with Celeste Schreifels being named the Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week and goalkeeper Sophia Young earning the defensive honor. Schreifels has a goal and an assist to her name while Young is 2-1-0 in goal with a .909 save percentage and 0.67 goals against average.

THE SERIES

Linfield and Lewis & Clark have met 37 times. The Wildcats are dominating the series with a 25-7-5 record. The ‘Cats are 15-2-2 against the Pios at home. The ‘Cats have won nine of the last 12 meetings, but the Pios took both matches in 2021.

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WILDCATS

NO. NAME POS. HT. YR./EL. HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL

0 Emma Mulligan

2 Jaeda Doctolero

GK 5-10 Jr./Jr. Seattle, Wash. / Bishop Blanchet

M 5-1 So./So. Honolulu, Hawaii / Hawaii Baptist Academy

3 Yahaira Rodriguez F 5-1 So./So. Woodburn, Ore. / Woodburn

4 Ellie Friedrichsen

5 Megan Sweeney

6 Kahiau Bonacorsi

7 Kami Echiverri

D 5-6 Jr./Jr. Snohomish, Wash. / Jackson

D 5-4 Sr./Sr. Tualatin, Ore. / Tualatin

D 5-7 Jr./Jr. Makawao, Hawaii / Kamehameha Maui

D 5-3 So./So. Kahului, Hawaii / Maui

8 Bella Hanna D 5-9 Fr./Fr. Lakewood, Wash. / Lakes

9 Makenna Blix F 5-8 Sr./Sr. Beaverton, Ore. / Beaverton

10 Emily Hyde

11 McCall Bennion

12 Callie Kawaguchi

13 Riley Omonaka

M 5-5 So./So. Silverton, Ore. / Silverton

M 5-4 Sr./Jr. Boise, Idaho / Capital

F 5-3 Sr./Sr. Beaverton, Ore. / Baylor U.

M 5-2 Jr./Jr. Renton, Wash. / Lindbergh

14 Sidra Griffin M 5-7 So./So. Duvall, Wash. / Cedarcrest

15 Kamahie Samudio D 5-5 So./So. Lahaina, Hawaii / Kamehameha Maui

16 Raylynn Bucher D 5-6 Jr./Jr. Spokane, Wash. / East Valley

17 Jordan Stoner M 5-5 So./So. Bend, Ore. / Bend

18 Izzy Chauls

M 5-7 Sr./Sr. Woodinville, Wash. / Woodinville

19 Abbie Bach D 5-5 Jr./Jr. Happy Valley, Ore. / Clackamas

20 Kathryn Pearson M 5-3 Fr./Fr. San Ramon, Calif. / Dougherty Valley

21 Mia Curtaz M 5-2 Fr./Fr. Novato, Calif. / Redwood

22 Ruby Lacktrup M 5-4 Fr./Fr. Seattle, Wash. / Holy Names Academy

23 Anna Dazey

D 5-6 So./So. Corvallis, Ore. / Corvallis

24 Emma Sammartino M 5-3 Sr./Sr. Eagle, Idaho / Bishop Kelly

25 Laney Green F 5-10 Sr./Sr. Redding, Calif. / Shasta

26 Andrea Thompson M 5-4 So./So. Puyallup, Wash. / Rogers

27 Jasmine Williams D 5-5 Jr./Jr. Auburn, Wash. / Auburn Riverside

28 Sydney Pfleiger

D 5-9 So./So. Beaverton, Ore. / Beaverton

29 Sarah Matsuba M 5-6 So./So. Corvallis, Ore. / Corvallis

31 Reese Jones D 5-5 Fr./Fr. Lake Forest Park, Wash. / Shorecrest

32 Jenna Stanley D 5-6 Fr./Fr. Puyallup, Wash. / Puyallup

33 Janae Lewis F 5-4 Fr./Fr. Gig Harbor, Wash. / Peninsula

34 Sofia Pietrok

35 Jillian Sipila

36 Erin Isbister

D 5-4 Fr./Fr. Portland, Ore. / Grant

M 5-0 Fr./Fr. Black Diamond, Wash. / Tahoma

GK 5-4 Sr./Sr. Orange, Calif. / El Modena

37 Alexa Fritz GK 5-5 Fr./Fr. Bend, Ore. / Bend

40 Angela Munoz F 5-4 Fr./Fr. San Diego, Calif. / Mission Hills

41 Caylin Gadbery D 5-4 Fr./Fr. Salem, Ore. / Sprague

45 Emilee Miller GK 5-7 So./So. Beaverton, Ore. / International School

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LEWIS & CLARK PIONEERS

NO. NAME

0 Delaney Jones

00 Sophia Young

1 Anna Ingadottir

2 Brecklyn Beighle

3 Carli Driskill

4 Alexa Myers

5 Sofia Congram

6 Abby Hayes

7 Sasha Raimondo

8 Olivia Cowley

9 Celeste Schreifels

10 Kavya Riedman

11 Cassity Bunjovac

12 Cheyanne Johnston-Heinz

13 Ashlyn Little

14 Macy O’Hara

15 Madi Pastores

16 Roxanne Ferentz

17 Jeni Baez

18 Sara Klott

19 Kendall Forseth

20 Megan Yanagi

21 Gwen Daoust

22 Elle Sparks

23 Giselle Bodeen

26 Lainey Honma

27 Sydney Heller

28 Abby Morrow

29 Kate Meinhard

30 Stella Davis

31 Elsie Chin

33 Carson Warfield

34 Sophie Rossier

36 Kinsee Finley

37 Grace Billings

HEAD COACH: Jim Tursi

POS. YR. HT. HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL

GK Fr. 5-3

Chula Vista, Calif. / Mater Dei Catholic

GK Jr. 5-8 Burlingame, Calif. / Burlingame

GK Fr. 5-10 Garðabær, Iceland / HK

M Sr. 5-4 Bellevue, Wash. / Issaquah

M/B Fr. 5-2 Honolulu, Hawaii / Punahou School

B Sr. 5-6 El Dorado Hills, Calif. / Oak Ridge

B So. 5-8 Concord, Mass. / Concord-Carlisle Regional

B So. 5-5 San Diego, Calif. / Patrick Henry

M Jr. 5-6 Portland, Ore. / Central Catholic

M Sr. 5-5 Kent, Wash. / Kentridge

F Jr. 5-8 Newbury Park, Calif. / Agoura

M Jr. 5-4 Anchorage, Alaska / South Anchorage

B Jr. 5-5 Phoenix, Ariz. / Chaparral

F Fr. 5-4 Columbia Falls, Mont. / Columbia Falls

M So. 5-4 San Diego, Calif. / Otay Ranch

F Jr. 5-6 Portland, Ore. / Oregon Episcopal

B Sr. 5-7 Sherwood, Ore. / Sherwood

B Jr. 5-1 Berkeley, Calif. / Berkeley

M/B Jr. 5-9 Salem, Ore. / South Salem

M/F Gr. 5-4 Medford, Ore. / St. Mary’s

M So. 5-5 Moscow, Idaho / Moscow

F Fr. 5-8 Waipoahu, Hawaii / Punahou School

B/M Fr. 5-5 St. Helens, Ore. / St. Helens

B Fr. 5-6 Honolulu, Hawaii / Mid-Pacific Institute

F Jr. 5-7 Salt Lake City, Utah / Rowland Hall

M Fr. 5-5 Pearl City, Hawaii / Pearl City

B Fr. 5-8 Tucson, Ariz. / University

B Fr. 5-8 Spokane, Wash. / Mt. Spokane

B/F Fr. 5-8 Cleveland, Ohio / Shaker Heights

B Fr. 5-2 Livingston, Mont. / Park

B/M Fr. 5-7 Portland, Ore. / Cleveland

M Fr. 5-2 Belmont, Calif. / Carlmont

B Fr. 5-7 Solana Beach, Calif. / Santa Fe Christian

B/M Fr. 5-4 Meridian, Idaho / Meridian

M Jr. 5-3 Poulsbo, Wash. / North Kitsap

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HEAD COACH STEVE SIMMONS

Steve Simmons is in the third year of his second tenure as Linfield women’s soccer coach. He is also in the midst of his fourth year as Linfield Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Soccer.

Simmons brings 15 years of Division I coaching experience at Oregon State and Northern Illinois, in addition to serving five years as head coach of the Linfield men’s and women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse programs from 1996 until 2000.

Simmons, who owns a career record of 190-166-31 in 20 seasons as a collegiate head coach, oversees the men’s and women’s soccer teams, and serves as an advisor to the women’s lacrosse coaching staff.

During his first tenure at Linfield, he took over a men’s team that went 1-15-0 in 1995 and led the Wildcats to three seasons of

double-digit wins, including a 21-1-1 mark in 2000.

Most recently, Simmons spent nine years as head coach of the Oregon State men’s soccer program where he won 63 games in his first seven seasons, including a Pac-10 runner-up finish in 2009. Prior to Oregon State, Simmons compiled a 59-473 record in six seasons as head coach at Northern Illinois.

He began his coaching career as an assistant at his alma mater, Concordia University-Portland, in 1990 before heading to Gonzaga University in 1994 as an assistant coach. A head coaching position followed the next season at Division III Whitworth University. Simmons led Whitworth to a 9-8-2 record in his first season to earn NWC Coach of the Year honors before moving on to Linfield.

The Linfield University TopCat Club serves as a support organization to the 21 NCAA Division III varsity sports teams and the more than 500 students who participate in athletics each year. Each year, support from the TopCat Club is essential to maintaining and expanding each of these programs.

The mission of the TopCat Club is to provide students with an outstanding athletic and academic experience and to strengthen the overall competitiveness of the overall Linfield athletics program.

At Linfield, we continually strive to improve programs and facilities so that our teams may compete at the highest level. Roughly 75 percent of the athletic department’s annual operating budget comes from the university’s general fund. The remainder is generated through a wide variety of external sources, including annual gifts to the Linfield TopCat Club.

To learn more about giving opportunities, please visit the TopCat Club website at www.linfieldtopcat.com.

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Back row (l to r): Abbie Bach, Ellie Friedrichsen, Jordan Stoner, Sidra Griffin, Anna Dazey, Sydney Pfleiger, Laney Green, Bella Hanna, Kahiau Bonacorsi, Makenna Blix, Izzy Chauls, Jenna Stanley, Raylynn Bucher, Reese Jones. Middle row: Head Coach Steve Simmons, Assistant Coach Erin Lutz, Callie Kawaguchi, Angela Munoz, Caylin Gadbery, Sofia Pietrok, Andrea Thompson, Megan Sweeney, Kamahie Samudio, McCall Bennion, Ruby Lacktrup, Janae Lewis, Emma Sammartino, Assistant Coach Madi Reimer, Assistant Coach Zayn Khan. Front row: Emily Hyde, Jaeda Doctolero, Yahaira Rodriguez, Kami Echieverri, Mia Curtaz, Alexa Fritz, Erin Isbister, Emma Mulligan, Emilee Miller, Sarah Matsuba, Kathryn Pearson, Riley Omonaka, Jillian Sipila, Jasmine Williams.

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RECENT HONORS

Football standout Blake Rybar was recently honored as the NWC Defensive Player of the Week

Fresh off a defensive-driven 21-3 win over the Redlands Bulldogs on Homecoming, the Wildcats earned another Defensive StudentAthlete of the Week nod in junior linebacker Blake Rybar.

Rybar led the Linfield defense with 10 tackles, seven solo. He finished the game with 3 ½ tackles for loss, including a sack, while also contributing a quarterback hurry and forced fumble.

With the Monroe, Washington, native leading the way, the Wildcats limited the Bulldogs to 84 yards of total offense and four first downs. The Bulldogs were forced to punt seven times. They were a combined 0 for 10 on third and fourth downs.

milner, stallard to handle soccer play-by-play

The Linfield Sports Network continues to bring fans live action of all home Linfield soccer matches in 2022. Fans can enjoy live video webcasts and play-by-play commentary on their computer, tablet, mobile device or Smart TV.

Live coverage begins 15 minutes prior to the start of each match. Broadcasts include a complete postgame wrap-up with analysis and statistical breakdown.

Linfield junior Isaac Milner begins his second season as the play-by-play voice of Wildcats men’s and women’s soccer. Milner started his broadcasting experience with the LSN last season covering soccer, providing color commentary on basketball broadcasts, handling occasional play-by-play duties for volleyball, basketball and softball as well as providing crucial production support on football, softball, tennis and swimming webcasts.

Senior Jack Stallard, a current member of the Linfield men’s basketball team, will also mix-in as an occasional play-by-play commentary voice. Stallard started out in broadcasting for the LSN last spring, calling play-by-play for baseball and softball.

LSN live broadcasts are under the direction of the athletic department’s Broadcast Operations Coordinator, Joe Stuart. In his second year in the position, Stuart oversees all technical production and management of LSN broadcasts as well as providing play-by-play commentary on football, basketball, baseball and softball webcasting in addition to assisting with other athletics communications needs.

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

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Six former athletes are set for induction this fall into the Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame. The honorees will be enshrined Saturday, November 5, in Ted Wilson Gymnasium following that afternoon’s football game.

The 24th Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame class includes Amy Peterson ‘97 (volleyball), Matt Craven ‘97 (football, track & field), Staci Doucette ‘12 (softball), Drew Fisher ‘12 (football), Kasey (Kuenzli) Williams ‘08 (women’s tennis), and Sonté Wong ‘01 (football, track & field). The Hall of Fame induction banquet, presented by Pacific Office Automation, begins at 6 p.m. with a social hour starting at 5 p.m.

Tickets for the Hall of Fame event must be purchased in advance online at www.linfieldsports.universitytickets.com

Volleyball great Amy Peterson headlines a list of six former Linfield standouts scheduled for induction in November

LINFIELD IN THE NEWS

Linfield rated as the top-rated liberal arts school in Oregon

Linfield University is the No. 1 liberal arts college or university in Oregon, according to Washington Monthly’s 2022 College Guide and Rankings. And for the fourth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report magazine has named Linfield University one of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation when it comes to social mobility.

In U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 rankings, Linfield was named the top liberal arts college in Oregon and No. 57 in the nation on the “Top Performers in Social Mobility” list.

The social mobility category measures how well universities graduate students who received federal Pell Grants. Students receiving these grants typically come from households whose family incomes are less than $50,000 annually, with most money going to students with total family incomes below $20,000. Of Linfield’s 1,762 undergraduate students last year, 480 individuals (27%) were Pell Grant eligible.

Linfield was also the highest ranked institution in Oregon on the “Campus Ethnic Diversity among National Liberal Arts Colleges” list and was recognized for the second consecutive year among the publication’s list of “Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs.”

U.S. News & World Report isn’t the only national publication recognizing Linfield’s commitment to improving the lives of students. Recently, Washington Monthly released its 2022 rankings, naming Linfield the No. 1 liberal arts college in Oregon and among the Best Bang for your Buck in the West.

Linfield skyrocketed into the top 100 top liberal arts colleges in the country – coming in at No. 66 – after being ranked 112th in 2021.

Washington Monthly ranks four-year schools based on their con tribution to the public good in three broad categories: social mobility, research and providing opportunities for public service. The full rankings can be found at washingtonmonthly.com/2022-college-guide.

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CELEBRATING WOMEN IN ATHLETICS

Former athletes and coaches from past Linfield teams are invited to join in the celebration on Saturday, October 1

The year 2022 marks the 50-year anniversary of the passage of Title IX, the landmark federal legislation that opened the door for greater equity for women involved in amateur athletics.

To mark this milestone, Linfield Athletics is inviting graduated alumni, former coaches and supporters from all eras who took part in, or were proud supporters of, women's athletics at Linfield at any point during the past 50 years.

On Saturday, October 1, we welcome you to join us for a Celebration of Women's Athletics at Linfield. The event, sponsored by Oregon State Credit Union and featuring food and beverages supplied by Golden Valley Brewery and Restaurant, will take place in conjunction with the Linfield-Puget Sound home football game. The event is free of charge and include admission to the game. All former athletes and coaches who participated in women's sports at Linfield will be recognized during halftime of the football game where they will be presented with a commemorative gift.

The celebration will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the Paul Durham Foyer where a new plaque will be unveiled honoring the pioneering efforts of former Linfield coach and athletic director Dr. Jane McIlroy.

WOMEN IN ATHLETICS CELEBRATION SCHEDULE

Saturday, October 1

11:00 a.m. – Jane McIlroy plaque dedication – Paul Durham Foyer inside HHPA building

11:30 a.m. – Invitation to enjoy free food and drink in VIP Area 1:30 p.m. – On-field introduction and recognition at football halftime

We encourage all who were involved in Linfield Athletics over the last 50 years to attend and share stories of their experiences as student-athletes during these formative years. To help us with planning, please RSVP through the Linfield Alumni Registration Portal.

We invite you to come and help celebrate the history and evolution of women's athletics over the past 50 years at Linfield and nationwide.

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