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WILDCAT SPOTLIGHT
‘to score and to win’
Evan Stafford is already preparing for life after Linfield, though he remains focused on leading his team forward
by emerson teller ’28
One day at a time. Live in the moment. Don’t worry about the future. They may be clichés, but for Linfield University senior Evan Stafford, it’s a mindset that keeps him ready for each and every match as he approaches the conclusion of his Linfield soccer career.
While he acknowledges that this is his final year at Linfield, Stafford doesn’t let that affect him.
“I just try not to look at it, that it’s coming to an end. I just try to be excited every day. You look at it like an end date, it just makes everything more sad.”
Hailing from Davis, Califor soccer at the age of 5. His par supporting his soccer journey.
“My parents were the best,” supported me, always were at every game, always made sure I got to every practice, stuff that I felt could help me always support me in any way
Stafford joined the Linfield freshman in 2021. He was one on the roster that year, and after in 2021, started in all 18 games
As a center back, his contributions often appear on the stat sheet. focal point of the defense, responsible defending against the best scor conference, the 6-foot-1 Staffor his own and even contributed offense, totaling four shots and assist on the year
Through his sophomore season, Stafford continued his streak of starting every game. In 19 contests, he played 1,489 of 1,710 possible minutes (87%) and tallied 14 shots.
Although he played just 10 matches as a junior, starting seven of them, he still totaled 628 minutes. Entering the 2025, he returns as Linfield’ experienced player with a whopping career minutes played.
After anchoring the defense years, Stafford has benefitted in lineup strategy. With Linfield configuration, Stafford has moved the field to the wing back position.
“I’m playing a different position than I’ve ever played before and being more offensive. I scored earlier and I’m trying to score some more.”
Stafford notched his first career goal in a loss at home to Pomona-Pitzer A great pass down the right side from sophomore Tate Bliss got Stafford behind the defense and from there, he beat the keeper to notch his one and only career Linfield goal.
Although Stafford has made contributions on offense, fellow senior Aedan Carroll, who played with Stafford on teams in California, loves his work on defense, saying “Evan holds us down defensively He’s very vocal as a leader.”
Linfield has needed that sort of presence to help the team get through some challenging seasons.
During Stafford’s career, the Linfield men’s soccer team has never enjoyed more than five wins in a season. Yet Stafford still fights to stay positive.
sometimes, for sure. But at the end have to look at it like I have something that I really enjoy Each something I really like to do.”
lot of success in high school, college have helped him grow. seasons and stuff like that, it’s important to take the good and not just to get negative,” he says. “Going through adversities and never let yourself about it.”
college, Stafford plans to Boston to be with his parents. A management major, Stafford is already applying for jobs in the Boston area.
“My first choice is to do some sort of marketing or business side with a sports team (in Boston), whether that’s the Bruins or the Celtics or something like that. I’m just trying to cast a wide net.”
Stafford has many fond memories from playing soccer Linfield. Perhaps the one that sticks out to him the most was a late-season home match against during his sophomore year. “It those where it was pouring rain, it was under the lights, so it just made the eally cool and enjoyable,” he went on to win that night, its first win over the Bearcats seasons.
he is starting to look ahead to Stafford remains focused on his soccer He has set two main season: “To score and to win.”
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SOCCER AND LACROSSE COMPLEX
THE DREAM OF A MODERN soccer and lacrosse facility at Linfield University has become reality at last.
The first phase of a $1.55 million project to revamp the current soccer and lacrosse facility was completed in December 2020. Phase 2 is planed to 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 custombranded storage containers are being furnished by Boxwell co-founder Rod Bolls, a former Wildcats soccer player.
WOMEN’S COACH STEVE SIMMONS
Steve Simmons is in the seventh year of his second tenure as Linfield women’s soccer coach. Simmons’ resumé sports 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 202-181-44 in 22 seasons as a collegiate head coach.
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. That team knocked off top-ranked Ohio Wesleyan in the NCAA Division III quarterfinals losing in the NCAA Division III semifinals to eventual national champion Messiah College. On the women’s side, the Wildcats rose from ninth place to fourth place in his final season as coach.
Most recently, Simmons spent nine years as head coach of the Oregon State men’s soccer program. During his OSU tenure, the Beavers produced three MLS
SuperDraft first round picks.
Prior to Oregon State, Simmons went 59-47-3 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 Northwest Conference Coach of the Year honors before moving on to Linfield.
As a collegian at Concordia, Simmons netted first-team All-America honors from the National Christian College Athletic Association and NAIA Academic All-America recognition as a senior He was a two-time NAIA Northwest All-Region selection and was honored with Concordia’s Male Athlete of the Year Award in 1990 and was selected to the school’s Athletics Wall of Fame in 1993.
A graduate of Chugiak High School in Eagle River, Alaska, Simmons
earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Concordia in 1990. He received a master’s degree in physical education from Gonzaga in 1996.
Simmons and his wife, Maria, reside in Corvallis. They raised three grown children, Keagan, Jordan and Katey.
2025 LINFIELD WOMEN
Middle Row: Schroeder, Amalia Tufts, Mia Arellano, Lacktrup, Avery Zahniser, Marley Ells, Carole Thomas, Head Coach Steve Simmons.
Front row: Alexa Fritz, Clair Moss, Faith Richards, anderlipe, Jasleen Gasca, Melania V
Back row (l to r): Kamahie Samudio, Reese Jones, Sofia Pietrok, Jenna Stanley, Grace Alderton, Sydney Garner, Leylani Wilson, Izzy Thompson, Fia Swanson, Haley Bland, Racquel Davis, Sophia Leiber, Parker Vale, McKenzie Heckman,
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MEET THE LINFIELD WOMEN
MADDIE FUNK | 0
| Sophomore | GK Livermore, California
alexa fritz | 1
| Senior | GK Bend, Oregon
Lena Caballero Uhtoff | 4
| Sophomore | M Ashland, Oregon mia curtaz|
jocelyn jacobs | 14
Roseville, California
katy doyle | 28
| Freshman | D Issaquah, Washington
KAMAHIE SAMUDIO | 11
sophia leiber | 13
| Freshman | M Highlands Ranch, Colorado
racquel davis | 5 5-7 | Freshman | D Park City, Utah
sofia pietrok |24 5-6 | Senior | D Portland, Oregon
haley bland | 34
| Freshman | D Corvallis, Oregon
addie eakin | 33
| Freshman | M Tacoma, Washington
laylani wilson| 29
| Freshman | M McMinnville, Oregonn
melania
Scottsdale, Arizona
hailey shride | 3 5-2 | Freshman | F Gig Harbor, Washington
alyssa ortega | 31
| Sophomore | M Eagle Point, Oregon
mckenzie heckman | 15
5-5 | Junior | M Hollister, California
bailey schroeder | 39
5-6 | Freshman | F Gig Harbor, Washington
kylie rouspil | 48
5-4 | Sophomore | GK San Carlos, California
tati zahajko | 46
ARELLANO | 19 5-4 | Junior | D Tacoma, Washington
Julia alvarez | 9
5-1 | Sophomore | F Seattle, Washington
ruby lacktrup | 22
| Senior | M Seattle, Washington
clair moss | 45
natasha freimuth | 40
| Sophomore | M Hillsboro, Oregon
MEET THE LINFIELD WOMEN
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5-5 | Sophomore | D Palo Alto, California JENNA STANLEY | 18
avery zahniser | 35
5-5 | Freshman | M Medford, Oregon MARLEY ELLS| 6
THE RECORDS
Linfield opens the weekend homestand undefeated at 4-0-2 and 2-0 in the NWC. The ‘Cats earned a pair of road wins two weeks ago, taking down Pacific 3-0 and Willamette 4-1. Whitman opened the week at 2-1-3 overall and 1-0-1 in conference, earning a 1-0 win over Willamette last weekend.
LINFIELD AT A GLANCE
The offense is led by senior Lize Rendon, who’s second in the NWC with four goals, trailing only Bailey Bell from Whitman. Rendon has been a leader off the bench early in the season, before earning a solid role in the starting lineup. Mia Curtaz and Amalia Tufts have successfully fed the ball to the scorers, as each are tied atop the conference in assists with three each. Alexa Fritz holds down the goalkeeping duties, leading the conference with three shutouts in six matches played.
WHITMAN AT A GLANCE
Bailey Bell spearheads the Blues’ offense, scoring six goals in six contests and totaling 12 points, both conferencebests. Goakeeper Eleanor Johnson leads the NWC in save percentage, allowing just two goals and making 19 saves, a testament to a stout defense who has allowed 2+ goals just twice this season.
SERIES HISTORY
Linfield maintains a 31-23-5 record head-to-head over Whitman, highlighted by an 11 match win streak from 2016 to 2022. The ‘Cats edge comes at home, boasting a 17-94 record in McMinnville; they are 8-0-1 against Whitman at home since the 2015 season.
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NO. NAME
LINFIELD WOMEN
POS. HT. YR./EL. HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL
0 Maddie Funk GK 5-8 So./So. Livermore, Calif. / Livermore
1 Alexa Fritz GK 5-5 Sr./Jr. Bend, Ore. / Bend
2 Melania Valdez M 5-3 So./Fr. Scottsdale, Ariz. / Biola
3 Hailey Shride F 5-2 Fr./Fr. Gig Harbor, Wash. / Peninsula
4 Lena Caballero Uhtoff M 5-1 So./So. Ashland, Ore. / Ashland
5 Racquel Davis D 5-7 Fr./Fr. Park City, Utah / Centralia College
6 Marley Ells D 5-5 So./So. Tacoma, Wash. / Stadium
7 Reese Jones D 5-5 Sr./Sr. Lake Forest Park, Wash. / Shorecrest 8
Jasleen Gasca D 5-2 So./So. Brentwood, Calif. / Liberty 9 Julia Alvarez F 5-1 So./So. Seattle, Wash. / Bishop Blanchet 10 Mia Curtaz M 5-3 Sr./Sr. Novato, Calif. / Redwood 11 Kamahie Samudio F 5-5 Sr./Sr. Lahaina, Hawaii / Kamehameha Maui 13 Sophia Leiber M 5-7 Fr./Fr. Highlands Ranch, Colo. / Mountain Vista 14 Jocelyn Jacobs F 5-5 Sr./Jr. Seattle, Wash. / Western Oregon University
McKenzie Heckman M 5-5 Jr./Jr. Hollister, Calif. / San Benito
Amalia Tufts F 5-6 Jr./Jr. Seattle, Wash. / Lincoln 17 Emily McGuire F 5-4 Sr./Sr. Penryn, Calif. / West Texas A&M 18 Jenna Stanley D 5-8 Sr./Sr. Puyallup, Wash. / Puyallup
19 Mia Arellano D 5-4 Jr./Jr. Tacoma, Wash. / Stadium 20 Sarah Robbins M 5-4 Fr./Fr. Centralia, Wash. / Centralia 21 Grace Alderton F 5-7 Fr./Fr. Portland, Ore. / David Douglas 22 Ruby Lacktrup M 5-4 Sr./Sr. Seattle, Wash. / Holy Names Academy
Ava Vargas-Quiroz F 5-4 So./So. Roseville, Calif. / Rocklin
Sofia Pietrok D 5-6 Sr./Jr. Portland, Ore. / Grant
Parker Vale D 5-5 So./So. Palo Alto, Calif. / Henry M. Gunn 26 Izzy Thompson F 5-7 So./So. Litchfield Park, Ariz. / Millennium 27 Lize Rendon M 5-3 Sr./Sr. Portland, Ore. / Western Oregon University
Katy Doyle D 5-6 Fr./Fr. Issaquah, Wash. / Issaquah
Leylani Wilson M 5-8 Fr./Fr. McMinnville, Ore. / McMinnville
Sydney Garner F 5-7 Fr./Fr. Monroe, Wash. / Monroe
Ortega M 5-2 So./So. Eagle Point, Ore. / Eagle Point
Addie Eakin
5-3 Fr./Fr. Tacoma, Wash. / Stadium
5-7 Fr./Fr. Corvallis, Ore. / Crescent Valley
5-5 Fr./Fr. Medford, Ore. / South Medford
Vanderlipe D 5-3 Fr./Fr. Tracy, Calif. / Tracy
Fia Swanson M 5-7 Fr./Fr. Hubbard, Ore. / Canby
Schroeder F 5-6 Fr./Fr. Gig Harbor, Wash. / Gig Harbor
Ore. / Hillsboro
5-7 So./Fr. Battle Ground, Wash. / Battle Ground
Zahajko
Richards
Rouspil
5-6 So./So. Lake Forest Park, Wash. / Shorecrest
Calif. / Dominican University
5-4 So./So. San Carlos, Calif. / Carlmont
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RECENT HONORS
Women’s soccer midfielder Lize Rendon is off to a strong start
Twice in three weeks, Linfield women’s soccer midfielder Lize Rendon earned the Northwest Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week honors.
Rendon played a key role two weeks ago in wins over Pacific and Willamette. Thanks to two scores in 36 minutes played in a 3-1 win over Pacific on Friday, the midfielder worked her way into a starting role on the roster. She leads the undefeated Wildcats in scoring through six games, and also ranks in second in the NWC in goals scored (4) and total points (9).
The Portland, Oregon, native is averaging 37.5 minutes of action per contest. She owns a perfect 1.000 shot-on-goal percentage, as her four shots on the season have all resulted in scores, including the match-winning goal at Pacific.
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MEN’S COACH ANDREW DUVALL
Andrew Duvall is in his sixth year as head coach of the Linfield men’s soccer program. Duvall came to Linfield after spending eight years as assistant men’s coach at Concordia University-Portland.
While at Concordia, Duvall managed a multitude of responsibilities, including recruiting, team training, academic mentorship, team travel, program budgeting, camps, team equipment and team scheduling.
The CU men’s program compiled a record of 90-60-14 during Duvall’s tenure, all while transitioning from an NAIA institution to a full-fledged member of NCAA Division II.
As a player, Duvall lettered four seasons in soccer at Concordia from 1999-2002, playing in 73 career matches. He began as an assistant coach at Concordia in 2011.
He holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National B License and a USSF National Youth License. He completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Concordia in 2003 and went on to earn a master’s degree in physical education with a concentration in sport administration and coaching from the University of New Mexico in 2011.
Duvall has been a head coach, age group coordinator, assistant director of coaching and director of coaching for various youth soccer organizations in Washington, New Mexico and Oregon. At Concordia, Duvall served as the athletic department’s director of internal operations, facilities coordinator, and taught courses as an adjunct professor within the School of Management and Department of Exercise and Sport Science.
2025 LINFIELD MEN
Middle Row: Jamis Gonzalez, Santi Freile, Aedan Carroll, Blake Tasci, Tate Bliss, Nick Reggia-ni, Jayden Cummins, Don Moss, Johann Singh Sanchez, Sam Haynes, Jaren Nishikawa, Joe Syson, Aidan Crossler, Head Coach Andrew Duvall.
Front row: Davidson Kathman, Julian Lara-Martinez, Jose Yanez, Riley Rama, Jacob Toves, Hayden Sciera, Matty Hourigan, Colby Reese, Caleb Ishizaka, Oli Gaines, Marco Orlando, Ryan Valdez, Beau Perez.
Back row (l to r): Derek Rowe, Oliver Blanchard, Noah Stanley, Charlie Strong, Evan Stafford, Ryan Hutchison, Anderson Kelly, Ross Vargo, Radule Bozovic, Reece Gaines, Ronan Hodge, Joe Hetherington.
MEET THE LINFIELD MEN
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MEET THE LINFIELD MEN
santi freile | 6 5-6 | Sophomore | M Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina
Evan Stafford | 16
6-1 | Senior | F Davis, California
ANDERSON KELLY | 25
6-3 | Sophomore | D San Diego, California
joe hetherington |38 5-11 | Freshman | M Sevenoaks, England
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Sam haynes | 7 5-9 | Senior | F Portland, Oregon
ryan valdez | 17 5-4 | Junior | M Chula Vista, California
David Contreras | 8 6-0 | Senior | M McMinnville, Oregon
oli gaines | 18 5-7 | Sophomore | M Happy Valley, Oregon
Jaren nishikawa | 27 5-9 | Sophomore | M Rancho Palos Verdes, California
joe syson | 39 5-10 | Freshman | D Crested Butte, Colorado
derek rowe | 29 6-0 | Freshman | D Redwood City, California
don moss | 40 5-10 | Freshman | D Barrigada, Guam
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THE RECORDS
The Wildcats aim for their first win this weekend, sitting at 0-6 overall this season, coming off of two one-score losses on the road to begin Northwest Conference play. On the other side, the Blues began the week at a perfect 3-0-3 and 2-0 in NWC.
LINFIELD AT A GLANCE
Goals from Oliver Blanchard and Evan Stafford have been highlights early on in the season for the Wildcats, earning an assist for sophomore Tate Bliss. Jacob Toves has handled the majority of the goalkeeping, starting all six matches and making 16 saves.
WHITMAN AT A GLANCE
William Miranda-Ortiz comes to town with a conference-best five scores in eight games played, sitting in third amongst the NWC in points with 10. Goalkeeper Niclas Isensee remains inside the top-three in all statistical categories for the NWC, boasting a .889 goals against average.
SERIES HISTORY
The two squads have nearly split the all-time matchups, with the Blues hanging onto a 29-25-1 series lead over the Wildcats.
NO. NAME
LINFIELD MEN
HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL
0 Matty Hourigan GK 6-2 160 Jr./Jr. Antioch, Calif. / Heritage
1 Jacob Toves
2 Aedan Carroll
3 Charlie Strong
4 Blake Tasci
5 Aidan Crossler
6 Santi Freile
GK 6-0 175 So./So. Talofo’fo, Guam / Father Dueñas Memorial
D 6-0 165 Sr./Sr. Sacramento, Calif. / Christian Brothers
D 6-0 167 So./So. Wellington, New Zealand / St. Patrick’s College
D 5-10 150 Sr./Jr. Pasco, Wash. / Chiawana
D 5-9 160 Sr./Sr. Pullman, Wash. / Home School
M 5-6 129 So./So. Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina / Colegio Rainbow
7 Sam Haynes F 5-9 145 Sr./Sr. Portland, Ore. / Franklin
8 David Contreras
M 6-0 165 Sr./Sr. McMinnville, Ore. / McMinnville
9 Reece Gaines F
11 Ronan Hodge F
6-2 170 Sr./Sr. Walnut Creek, Calif. / Northgate
6-0 175 Sr./Sr. Grants Pass, Ore. / Hidden Valley
12 Tate Bliss M 5-10 165 So./So. Denver, Colo. / Northfield
13 Radule Bozovic D 6-2 170 Sr./Sr. La Grange, Ill. / Lyons Township
14 Johann Singh Sanchez F 5-8 170 Jr./Jr. Keizer, Ore. / McNary
15 Ross Vargo
M 6-2 170 Jr./Jr. Sacramento, Calif. / Sacramento Country Day
16 Evan Stafford F 6-1 165 Sr./Sr. Davis, Calif. / Davis
17 Ryan Valdez M 5-4 140 Jr./Jr. Chula Vista, Calif. / Olympian
18 Oli Gaines M 5-7 135 So./So. Happy Valley, Ore. / Adrienne C. Nelson
19 Marco Orlando D 5-5 140 Jr./Jr. Camas, Wash. / Camas
20 Riley Rama F 5-7 140 Jr./Jr. Agat, Guam / Father Dueñas Memorial
21 Ryan Hutchison D 6-3 185 So./So. Corvallis, Mont. / Corvallis
22 Matthew Cole D 6-5 180 Fr./Fr. Santa Clarita, Calif. / William S. Hart
23 Jamis Gonzalez F 5-10 155 Jr./Jr. Ontario, Ore. / Ontario
24 Nick Reggiani D 6-0 175 Sr./Sr. Happy Valley, Ore. / Rex Putnam
25 Anderson Kelly D 6-3 215 So./So. San Diego, Calif. / Point Loma High School
27 Jaren Nishikawa M 5-9 156 So./So. Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. / P.V. Peninsula
29 Derek Rowe D 6-0 180 Fr./Fr. Redwood City, Calif. / Carlmont
30 Noah Stanley D 6-1 175 Sr./Sr. Bakersfield, Calif. / Feather River College
31 Jayden Cummins M 5-11 160 Fr./Fr. Gladstone, Ore. / Gladstone
33 Caleb Ishizaka F 5-8 155 Fr./Fr. Mililani, Hawaii / Mililani
34 Beau Perez M 5-6 140 Fr./Fr. Talafo’fo, Guam / Father Dueñas Memorial
35 Jose Yanez M 5-8 145 So./So. Coos Bay, Ore. / Marshfield
36 Oliver Blanchard M 5-11 165 Fr./Fr. Vancouver, B.C. / Jules Verne
38 Joe Hetherington M 5-11 154 Fr./Fr. Sevenoaks, England / Skinners School
39 Joe Syson D 5-10 150 Fr./Fr. Crested Butte, Colo. / Crested Butte
40 Don Moss D 5-10 145 Fr./Fr. Barrigada, Guam / Father Dueñas Memorial
Danny Paz M 5-10 166 Fr./Fr. Beaverton, Ore. / Valley Catholic
Colby Reese GK 5-10 165 Jr./Jr. Overland, Park, Kan. / Blue Valley West
43 Hayden Sciera GK 6-4 185 Jr./Jr. Chehalis, Wash. / South Puget Sound C.C. 44 Julian Lara-Martinez F 5-6 127 Fr./Fr. Hood River, Ore. / Hood River Valley 45 Davidson Kathman F 5-4 160 So./Fr. Kailua, Hawaii / Hawaii Pacific / Kalaheo
LUKE MARKS Assistant Coach
NICK VAN KLEEK Assistant Coach
CHASE WHITAKER Assistant Coach
ALEX PONCE Assistant Coach
ANDREW DUVALL Head Coach
KAYLIE BANSEN Certified Athletic Trainer
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WHITMAN MEN
Grove, Ore. /Forest Grove
6-3 185 Fr. San Diego, Calif. / University City
5-11 165
/ Lakeridge
Honolulu, Hawaii / Punahou School
6-0 150 Fr. Minneapolis, Minn. / Breck School
San Jose, Calif. / Ace Charter
HEAD COACH: Jose Cedeno (11th year) ASSISTANT COACHES: Jose Beleche, Ricardo Sotelo
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HOMECOMING SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
Founders’ Society Luncheon Noon, Jonasson Hall, lower level of Melrose Hall, No cost
A special luncheon for those who have remembered Linfield in their estate plans.
Wine Tasting 1:30-3:30 p.m., Acorn to Oak Wine Experience, 546 NE Third Street, McMinnville, cost $20
Presentation by the 2025 Outstanding Young Alumnus
Ajeeta Khatiwada ‘10 3 p.m., T.J. Day Hall room 219, no cost
Presentation by 2025 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
Dan McMillan ‘88 4 p.m., T.J. Day Hall Room 222, no cost Baseball alumni batting practice and intersquad scrimmage
5 p.m., batting practice, Helser Field, 6:30 p.m. Scrimmage no cost
Linfield’s Finest 5:30 p.m., Nicholson Library, no cost
See the presentation of this year’s alumni awards including the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, Dan McMillan ‘88; Distinguished Nursing Alumnus of the Year, Makayla (Reed) Cordova ‘08; Alumni Service Award, Steve Pickering ‘74 and Outstanding Young Alumnus, Ajeeta Khatiwada ‘10.
Delta Psi Delta dinner, 7 p.m., Michelbook Country Club, $42 Fall Choral Concert, 7 p.m., Ice Auditorium, Melrose Hall, no cost
First Light Party for the Linfield Telescope, 8 p.m., Carlton Observatory, 500 Northeast Captain Michael King Smith Way, $10
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
Campus Tours, 9 a.m., meet at the Welcome Tent near Riley Campus Center, no cost
Meet the President, 10 a.m. Nicholson Library, no cost
Alumni Swim Meet, 10 a.m., Linfield Aquatic Center, no cost
Women’s Basketball Reunion, 10 a.m., Wilson Gym, no cost
Lambda Sorority Reunion 10 a.m., Ford Hall, $12
All-Alumni Tent 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Streak Street, no cost
BWC Tailgate 11 a.m., Ford Hall/Marshall Theatre, $35
Alumni Baseball Social 11 a.m., Roy Helser Field, no cost
Education Dept. Open House, 11 a.m. Potter Hall, no cost
Women’s Soccer vs. George Fox, noon, no cost
Football vs. Pacific 1 p.m., $25 reserved, $15 for general admission
Men’s Soccer vs. George Fox, 2:45 p.m., no cost
Volleyball vs. George Fox, 6 p.m., no cost
First Light Party for the Linfield Telescope 8 p.m., Carlton Observatory, 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, $10
SATURDAY CLASS REUNIONS
Class of 1975: 5 p.m., Michelbook CC, 1301 NE Michelbook Ln., $60
Class of 1985: 4 p.m., Troon Vineyard, 620 NE Third St, $40
Class of 1995: 4 p.m., Acorn to Oak, 546 NE Third St., $35
Class of 2005: 4 p.m., Golden Valley Brewery, $35
Class of 2015: 4 p.m., Los Molcajetes, 527 NE Third St, $25
LINFIELD’S WILDCAT
First called “Wildcats” in 1924, Linfield teams have always been known for their scrapiness
It has been a just over a century since Linfield athletic teams were first called “Wildcats.”
According to historical accounts, as competitive athletics grew in popularity and prominence during the 1920s, the student body voted in 1924 that the athletic mascot would be known as a “Wildcat” because Linfield was “a small school with a lot of fight and scratch.”
Before the 1924 vote, spectators at Linfield sports events cheered for the “Baptists,” owing to the school’s early heritage, or the “Cardinal and Purple,” a reference to the school colors.
The current Linfield athletic logo, showing a scowling Wildcat wearing a jauntily cocked sailor’s cap, first became a visual fixture on the sides of the football team’s helmets in 1963 under Hall of Fame coach Paul Durham.
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Regarded as one of the most influential coaches in school history, Durham directed the Wildcats from 1948 to 1967. In 20 seasons, Durham rolled up a career record of 122-51-10 while leading Linfield to seven conference titles and two appearances in the NAIA championship game.
Though that version of the Wildcat logo underwent only minor cosmetic changes over the next six decades, the basic logo from the 1960s remains the recognizable symbol of all Linfield varsity athletic teams today and by extension, it has come to represent many periphery segments of campus life, too.
Linfield teams also sport one of the most unique color schemes in all of college athletics. The college adopted the current colors of Cardinal (Red) and Purple in 1917.
ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
The Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame prepares to induct four new members this fall, including three remarkable athletes and a jack-of-all-trades contributor
Three record-setting athletes, plus a one-of-a-kind contributor, have been chosen for induction into the Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame this fall. They comprise the 27th class of Hall of Fame inductees and are to be enshrined on Saturday, November 14, inside Linfield’s Nicholson Library Pacific Office Automation again is serving as title sponsor, which preceeds the November 15 Linfield-Willamette football game.
Here’s a quick glance at each of the 2025 selections:
Amanda (Attleberger) Strahm ’08, softball: A four-time first-team all-Northwest Conference honoree, Amanda was a member of four straight NWC title teams and NCAA Division III playoff teams, including two that advanced to the national finals. She was a key contributor on Linfield’s 2007 NCAA championship club, and holds 12 top-10 career records and owns six top-10 single-season marks.
Aaron Boehme ’10, football: A two-time NWC Offensive Player of the Year, D3football.com All-American and Linfield
Most Valuable Player, Aaron quarterbacked Linfield to a pair of conference titles and piloted the ’Cats to the national semifinals in 2009. He ranks fourth all-time in single-season offensive years and sixth in career passing TDs. Aaron spent 12 years as a member of the Linfield football coaching staff.
Kevin Schjei ’02, baseball: A three-year letter winner, Kevin continues to hold the career record for highest batting average of .446 more than 20 years after his graduation. As a senior in 2002, his 74 hits established a new Linfield singleseason record, the same season he received second team ABCA All-America recognition. Kevin twice earned first team all-NWC honors at third base.
Billy Maxwell, Class of 1924, meritorious service: A man who did a little bit of everything in support of Linfield Athletics, Billy will be honored posthumously He ran scoreboards during home games for more than 50 years, helped raise funds to aid Wildcat teams, drove team and fan buses, and was a fixture at most all Linfield athletic events.
Inductees are chosen from a list of submitted nominations and voted upon by the Hall of Fame Executive and Selection Committees. The 18-member panel is made up of current and former staff members, past inductees, a member of the media, and a former athlete representing each of the preceding six decades.
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KEEPING TABS ON THE WILDCATS
All Linfield Sports Network webcasts are now carried on FloSports, a conference-wide pay-to-watch platform
Linfield University has joined together with its eight fellow Northwest Conference institutions in support of a new partnership with streaming provider FloSports to offer live and on-demand video coverage of nearly every athletic event Linfield participates in.
An annual subscription costs $107.88 ($8.99 per month). A monthly subscription runs $19.99.
Linfield students, faculty and staff with linfield.edu email addresses will enjoy discounted rates of $71.88 per year ($5.99/ month) or $9.99 if purchased monthly.
Schools are expected to receive annual investments from FloSports to build and expand broadcast capabilities and make other investments within the athletic department. Linfield personnel will continue to staff and operate all home broadcasts.
“Entering into this agreement with FloSports was a conferencewide decision,” said Linfield Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Brosius. “While it does represent a change in how our streams are viewed, we do believe this partnership signifies a positive step forward. We anticipate increased quality of our streams conferencewide, as well as programming allowing viewers to watch college sports not just from within our conference, but from all across the country This is the direction other Division III conferences are moving toward. Many of our out-of-conference competitions already require a FloSports subscription.”
As Brosius noted, FloSports subscribers will have the capability to access more than 40,000 events nationwide spanning 25 different sports.
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To establish a FloSports account, head to go.flocollege.com/partner/nwc
REGULAR RATES
$107.88 ANNUALLY
$19.99 MONTHLY
STUDENTS & STAFF RATES
$71.88 ANNUALLY
$9.99 MONTHLY
FloSports expects to deliver live and on-demand coverage of Linfield events across 15 different sports: Football, volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s wrestling, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s tennis, baseball, softball, and women’s lacrosse. Northwest Conference Championship events in all sports except golf and cross country will also be streamed as part of the annual agreement.
Beyond live competition, FloSports plans to invest in original content and storytelling initiatives online and across social media aimed at elevating the profile of NWC student-athletes and institutions. The NWC joins several of its regular non-conference opponents in partnering with FloSports, the industry leader and primary media rights partner for Division III conferences. Each year, FloSports will provide a global platform to live stream over 800 regular-season and postseason events.
FloSports is available via web, mobile apps (iOS and Android), and streaming platforms including Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV. The FloSports app is expected to be pre-installed on most topselling Smart TVs in the U.S. this year.
LINFIELD SPORTS NETWORK
Whether the Wildcats are playing at home or on the road, you can follow the action on LSN using FloSports play-by-play duties on Linfield football, basketball, baseball and softball webcasts. He also assists with sports communications and social media needs.
The Linfield Sports Network brings fans live action of Linfield soccer games each week. Fans can watch live video webcasts of all home and road games on their computer, tablet, mobile device or Smart TV using the FloSports pay-per-view app.
The Farnham Electric Pregame Show begins 20 minutes prior to kickoff, exclusively on the LSN. Broadcasts include a complete postgame wrap-up with analysis, statistical breakdown. McMinnville native Joe Stuart begins his fifth year as the Athletic Department’s Broadcast Operations Coordinator, managing all aspects of Linfield’s webcasting outreach and handling lead
Linfield junior Ethan Kline, a journalism and media studies major, is in his first season of calling the play-by-play action of Linfield men’s and women’s soccer All LSN broadcasts can be accessed via the FloSports, using mobile apps (iOS and Android), and streaming platforms including Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV
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