WELCOME TO LINFIELD UNIVERSITY
EVENT
Casey Powell
COMMUNICATIONS
Kelly Bird, Chase Fisk, Joe Stuart
STATISTICS
Camren Hanamoto
PUBLIC ADDRESS AND SCOREBOARD
Steve Oleson
VIDEO WEBCASTS
Joe Stuart, Maddie Funk
Tyler Shuter, Eric Albios
GAME PROGRAM
Kelly Bird, Chase Fisk, Felipe Unker, Natasha Freimuth
WILDCAT SPOTLIGHT
HER STORY IS YET UNFINISHED
Discovery of the full depth of her role and voice continues for Breanna Bartek – one day, one practice and one game at a time
by natasha freimuth ’28
Breanna Bartek’s softball journey didn’t begin with a single defining moment. It started the way many athlete’s stories do, by simply being around the game.
Growing up in a baseball family, Bartek picked up a bat almost as soon as she could walk. “I started playing T-ball when I was about 4,” she says. “My brother played baseball, so I was around the game when I was really young.”
By age 7, she made the transition to softball, a move that would eventually shape her athletic and academic future.
Like many young players, Bartek didn’t specialize early. Instead, she embraced every opportunity to learn the game from different angles.
“When I was little, I played everywhere, pitcher, catcher, infield, outfield, just wherever I was needed,” she says, explaining how her versatility became her defining trait.
As competition increased and travel ball entered the picture, her role began to solidify. “The coaches realized I was fast, so I moved to the outfield, and I’ve been there ever since.”
Even so, her adaptability never faded. In high school, Bartek continued to shift wherever the team needed her, reinforcing a team-first mindset that still defines her approach today.
Her path to Linfield was shaped as much by relationships as it was by ambition. Through shared connections between her travel ball program and Linfield’s coaching staff, the school came onto her radar. Yet it wasn’t just the program’s competitiveness that drew her in, it was something deeper.
“I wanted to play in college, and I knew Linfield’s program could give me that,” she says. “But what really stood out was the culture. The team truly feels like a family.”
That sense of belonging proved espe cially meaningful for Bartek, who came to Linfield from California. Being away from home can be challenging, but she quickly found a support system within her team.
“Being away from home is hard, but this team gives me that support system,” she says. “There’s always someone here for you, whether you need support or a push to get better.”
As a freshman, Bartek entered the program with excitement, but also uncertainty.
“Everything was exciting but also a little scary because there was so much unknown,” she says, looking back. Adjusting to a new level of competition, new expectations, and a new environment required patience.
Now, as a sophomore, her perspective has shifted.
“This year, I feel more prepared because I know what to expect,” she says. “Now I’m focused on how I can contribute more and be a bigger part of the team.”
That mindset is tested most during the grind of preseason. Linfield’s January training period is intense, with practices six days a week coupled with frequent weightlifting sessions.
“Preseason is probably the hardest part of the season. It’s just a grind,” Bartek says. “It’s less about winning and more about getting better every single day.”
The challenge isn’t just physical. It’s mental. Staying focused, motivated, and intentional day after day requires discipline.
“Our coaches really push us to make every day count and improve at something,” she says.
From that experience, Bartek has taken away one of her most important lessons. “Honestly, my biggest lesson was to ‘embrace the suck.’ The hard work is what leads to the fun moments: Traveling, games and big opportunities.”
It’s a perspective that keeps her grounded, especially during the most demanding stretches of the season. “Taking it day by day and not getting overwhelmed has been huge for me.”
And those “fun moments” make the grind worthwhile. For Bartek, as many of her favorite memories come away from the field as on it.
“Traveling with the team is one of my favorite parts – you really get to bond with everyone,” she says. “The bus rides, the hotel rooms, just being together all the time. That’s what makes it special.”
Game days bring a different kind of energy. s just something you don’t forget,” she says. “Everyone’s hyped to be there, which makes it such a fun environment.”
Off the field, Bartek brings the same curiosity and drive to her academics. As an exercise science major, she’s particularly drawn to hands-on learning. “I’m really excited about the more hands-on, specific classes like physiology and kinesiology,” she says. “I love seeing how everything connects, especially when what we learn in anatomy and physiology actually shows up in the ways the body moves.”
That connection extends beyond the classroom through her work with Linfield’s football program, where she gains real-world experience as a student athletic trainer. s helped me connect what I learn in class to what actually happens on the field,” she says.
Through it all, Bartek remains grounded in what matters most: her team and the culture they’ve built.
“Being on this team means everything because of the culture. We work hard, but we’re also a family,” she says.
From a young athlete playing every position to a collegiate outfielder finding her role and voice, Bartek’s story is still being written, one day, one practice and one game at a time.
WELCOME HOME CATBALL ALUMNI
All former players returning Saturday will be welcomed and introduced between Games 1 and 2
No fewer than 40 former Linfield softball players, their parents, spouses and children are returning to Del Smith Stadium on Saturday for the first organized Spring Catball Alumni Day
Graduated players from as far back as the 1980s are expected to be on hand and will be formally welcomed and
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AROUND THE NATION
Riding a 20-game win streak, Linfield remains ranked No. 3
Unbeaten Virginia Wesleyan extended its win streak to 26 games to maintain its hold on the top spot in the NFCA/GoRout Division III Top 25 Coaches Poll.
The Marlins (26-0) haven’t lost since last year’s NCAA Division III championship series, twice shutting out Randolph-Macon in their only action last week. After traveling to play Meredith in a doubleheader on Wednesday, Virginia Wesleyan returns home to host Averett and Guilford for twinbills over the weekend.
No. 2 Trine (17-1), which dealt the Marlins their last defeat in winning its second national title in the past three years last June, played just two games last week as well. In their only action on Friday, the Thunder run-ruled Adrian twice. They play at Hope Saturday in another two-game week.
The teams in the top 10 went 26-0 since last week’s ranking, including No. 3 Linfield, which swept a NWC series at Pacific, as well as new No. 8 Washington-St. Louis (19-3-1) and new No. 9 Belhaven
The Bears overwhelmed NYU in a three-game set by a combined 22-2 margin to move up three spots, while the Blazers swept then-No. 8 Huntingdon on Friday to gain a poll-best nine places.
Stockton (20-2) gained four more spots after a 5-1 week that included a sweep of then-No. 14 Rowan
Colby (14-3) split with then-No. 10 Tufts allowed the Mules to gallop all the way to the No. 19 spot from the receiving votes category.
WPI (18-0) jumped into the Top 25 as well this week at No. 22 after remaining unbeaten with a 6-0 week.
Wartburg (18-8) is the only new name, earning votes after a Wednesday’s home sweep of then-No. 12 Simpson
Concordia (Texas), Springfield and Wisconsin-Eau Claire all dropped out of the Top 25.
AROUND THE NATION
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DEL SMITH STADIUM
Del Smith Stadium has steadily evolved into a jewel among college softball facilities in the Pacific Northwest. Named in honor of trustee emeritus and longtime Linfield College athletics supporter Del Smith, the facility slowly took shape over a 30-year period.
In 1990, the softball field became a permanent, softball-only facility. Prior to the 1990 season, the softball field was also used as the Wildcats’ soccer field in the fall. At that time, the field underwent a facelift as the playing surface was moved back 25 feet from the street to allow for portable bleachers, a temporary outfield fence was installed and a single batting cage was erected.
In 1995, a substantial upgrade was undertaken which added two covered team dugouts and a home-team dressing room. In addition, a six-foot cyclone fence was installed around the field’s perimeter.
The move toward permanent seating began in 1997 when an elevated platform was constructed. Stadium lighting was added in 2001. By 2008, an all-aluminum 400-seat grandstand replaced three sets of portable bleachers, doubling seating capacity.
An enclosed pressbox replaced a makeshift plywood shelter that provided protection from the weather for statisticians and game officials. During the same period of
time, an enhanced scoreboard with capability to display each score by inning, replaced the aging model in right field.
The facility took another major step forward in 2010 with the completion of two covered and partially enclosed batting cages beyond the outfield wall.
More improvements followed in the fall of 2020. The perimeter of the field was completely encircled with mesh branding, honoring Linfield’s graduated All-Americans as well as the Wildcats’ many conference, regional and national championships. New branded padding was added to the backstop and new netting system was installed.
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HEAD COACH JACKSON VAUGHAN
1997 graduate Jackson Vaughan has become nationally renowned in two sports
J setting a standard of excellence
ackson Vaughan has transformed the Linfield softball program into an annual national-championship contender during 24-plus seasons as coach. Entering this week, Vaughan has amassed a career record of 920-208-2, including a 562-93 mark in the Northwest Conference. Over the past two decades, he has led Linfield to unprecedented success, a span that includes the 2007 and 2011 NCAA Division III national championships, 11 regional titles and 18 conference crowns. Twice, in 2007 and 2011, he was honored as the Division III Coach of the Year by the NFCA and has been named NWC Coach of the Year 13 of the last 17 seasons. He was selected as the top coach in the West Region in 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011.
In 2004, Vaughan engineered an upset of No. 1-ranked East Texas Baptist in the
regional playoffs. In 2011, he guided the Wildcats to their second national championship and third NCAA title appearance in five seasons.
Prior to becoming head coach, he served four seasons as a Wildcats assistant softball coach. He has served as a defensive coordinator and assistant football coach for the past 26 years, helping the Wildcats amass a 205-36 record since 2000. Linfield qualified for the Division III playoffs 15 of the last 22 seasons and captured the 2004 national championship with a 13-0 record.
A native of Hereford, Oregon, Vaughan received a bachelor’s degree from Linfield in accounting in 1997, graduating with honors.
He and his wife, Shelly, live in McMinnville where they are raising their three school-age daughters, Hallie, Reese and Finley.
vaughan by the numbers
920-208-2 in 24+ Seasons
5th-Highest Winning Pct. (81.5) in NCAA Division III Softball History
Led Linfield to NCAA Division III National Championships in 2007 and 2011
8 Top-Four Finishes at the NCAA Championship Finals
9 NCAA Championship Finals Tournament Appearances
14 Regional Championship Game Appearances
18 Northwest Conference Championship Teams
Led Linfield to 20 NCAA Postseason Appearances
22 Consecutive Seasons of 30 or more Victories
Coached 48 NFCA All-Americans
Coached 108 NFCA All-Region Award Recipients
2-time National Softball Coach of the Year
7-time NFCA Regional Coach of the Year
14-time Northwest Conference Coach of the Year
205-36 as Defensive Coordinator of the Linfield Football Team
15 NCAA Championship Football Playoff Appearances
Member of Linfield’s 2004 NCAA Division III Championship Football Team Coaching Staff
Honored as 2015 NCAA Division III Defensive Coordinator of the Year by website FootballScoop.com
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LINFIELD COACHING STAFF
Jamie Vasas began his softball coaching career in 2014, leading the 10U Oregon Panthers. That year, he guided his team to the 10A State Tournament before finishing third at the ASA National Championship in Stockton, Calif. The following year, he led 12U NW Bullets, placing third at the 12A State Tournament. In 2016, his Oregon Titans club achieved a runner-up state tournament finish.
In 2017, he helped launch new a club program called the NW Vandals. Since its formation, the Vandals has grown fivefold, increasing from two teams to 10 “Class A” level squads as of 2023.
Jordan Bennett enjoyed a distinguished four-year playing career with the Wildcats as a pitcher and pinch runner.
Appearing in 56 games, she posted a 7–1 record in the circle and earning NWC Pitcher of the Week honors during both her freshman and sophomore seasons. During her career, Bennett contributed to three straight NWC titles and three NCAA playoffs appearances.
The San Jose, California, native is a graduate of Leland High School, where she was a four-year letterwinner, twoyear team captain, and an instrumental leader in her team’s CCS playoff run.
Boulder, Colorado, native Amanda Knopf was a four-year starting pitcher at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she graduated from in 2012. She holds Macalester career and single-season strikeouts records for strikeouts.
In 2012, she led the Scots to their first and only winning season since 1997.
Knopf represented the United States as part of USA Athletes International and traveled to the Caribbean in 2011 to play on a team with college players from around the U.S.
She previously served as an assistant pitching coach at Macalester from 2012 to 2014.
Assistant coach Emily Allen was a two-time all-West Region and all-conference catcher for the Wildcats, competing from 2015 until 2018. She was a member of Linfield’s 2015 team that placed third in the nation and the 2018 squad that captured the NWC crown.
A three-year starter, Allen recorded a .381 career batting average and a .988 career fielding percentage.
Allen has served as an assistant coach at Aloha High School and at the youth club level with The Bat Company She also tutored young softball players through private hitting and catching lessons.
jamie vasas ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH Third year
jordan bennett assistant coach Third year
amanda knopf pitching coach seventh year
emily allen assistant coach fifth year
kya lindell | 1
5-5 | Freshman | SS Astoria, Oregon
brenna bartek | 4 5-7 | Sophomore | OF San Jose, California
destiny cornwell | 8
5-4 | Freshman | P Sherwood, Oregon
karah miller|10
5-10 | Freshman | 1B Keizer, Oregon
mCKENNA PARMELEE |16
5-6| Freshman | C/1B Sherwood, Oregon
ashlyn aven | 20
5-7 | Senior | 3B/C Yelm, Washington
ally downing | 21 5-5 | Sophomore | OF Gresham, Oregon
lacey vasas | 23
5-4 | Freshman | P/UT Salem, Oregon
Kaia Young | 27
5-5 | Sphomore | OF/2B Portland, Oregon
cydney hess | 11
5-10 | Senior | 3B West Linn, Oregon
emily foytack | 12
| Sophomore | C Longview, Washington
josie brooks | 9
5-8 | Freshman | OF Molalla, Oregon
lauren beach |18
5-8 | Sophomore | 3B/OF Lake Oswego, Oregon
Tyler mcneley | 26 5-10 | Sophomore | P Lakeview, Oregon
KEIRA SULLIVAN | 24
5-9 | Freshman | 1B Martinez, California
katelynn dilbeck | 35 5-7 | Freshman | OF San Jose, California
lexiss antle | 28 5-7 | Junior | 2B/UT Gaston, Oregon
leilani garcia | 5 5-4 | Freshman | P San Lorenzo, California
brooklyn sweatman | 7 5-6 | Freshman | 2B/SS Aloha, Oregon
annika dayberry | 22 5-10 | Sophomore | OF Redmond, Washington
sophie pappas | 30 5-5 | Sophomore | 2B/SS Portland, Oregon
meara sain | 33 5-6 | Junior | OF Eugene, Oregon
lily buendia |17
5-5 | Freshman | 3B/UT Junction City, Oregon
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5-7 | Freshman | C/3B Auburn, Washington
LINFIELD WILDCATS
HEAD COACH: Jackson Vaughan (25th year)
ASSISTANT COACHES: Jamie Vasas, Jordan Bennett, Amanda Knopf, Emily Allen
LEWIS & CLARK RIVER OTTERS
LINFIELD VERSUS LEWIS & CLARK
series BREAKDOWN
THE RECORDS
Fresh from a four-game sweep of Pacific, Linfield remains atop the Northwest Conference standings with a 14-2 NWC record and a 26-2 overall mark. Lewis & Clark enters the series one game behind the Wildcats at 13-3 in conference play and 18-10 overall. The River Otters swept last weekend’s series at home against the Puget Sound Loggers.
LINFIELD AT A GLANCE
Linfield ace pitcher Tyler McNeley continues her dominance from a season ago and is paired inside the circle with freshman Destiny Cornwell, who last week picked up three wins and a save versus Pacific. Offensively, Linfield leads Division III in home runs for a second-straight season (39), fueled by the hot bat of catcher Ashlyn Aven, who leads Division III in home runs (14), RBIs (52) and total bases (87). Outfielder Meara Sain enters this weekend’s series ranking No. 2 nationally in doubles with 15 and No. 1 in the NWC with a .484 batting average. The Wildcats rank fourth nationally in runs scored (242) and seventh in stolen bases (97).
LEWIS & CLARK AT A GLANCE
Since splitting a four-game set at Pacific Lutheran two weeks ago, the River Otters have bounced back to keep pace with the Wildcats in the NWC standings. Offensively, freshman utility player Kodie Ancheta has had a breakthrough rookie season, ranking among the conference leaders in batting average (.376), hits (35), doubles (8) and triples (2). Inside the circle, Maggie O’Leary trails only Tyler McNeley in innings pitched, having struck out 81 batters (No. 3 NWC) while posting a 2.63 ERA (No. 4 NWC) and picking up 11 wins (No. 4 NWC)
SERIES HISTORY
The Wildcats own a 114-10 all-time record versus the River Otters, losing just twice to L&C over the past eight seasons, both at home. The teams faced off in the 2025 NWC title game (won by Linfield 8-0) as well as in the 2025 McMinnville Regional (won by Linfield 12-2).
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NFCA WATCH LIST
Senior Ashlyn Aven is joined by juniors Tyler McNeley and Meara Sain as 2025 NFCA Players to Watch
Three Linfield Wildcats are among 118 student-athletes from across the country named recently to the 2026 NFCA Division III Pitcher and Player of the Year watch list.
The list is separated into the 10 regions and is compiled by members of the NFCA Division III All-America Committee with one head coach representing each of the 10 NCAA regions. Representing Linfield on the list are catcher Ashlyn Aven, pitcher Tyler McNeley and out-fielder Meara Sain.
Seventeen returning NFCA All-Americans highlight the list, including four from the first team, five from the second team, and eight from the third. Both Trine’s Debbie Hill and Williams’ Sadie Leonard are three-time All-America honorees, while four others on the list Bowdoin’s Anika Ewert, Trine’s Tyra Marcum, Simpson’s Ashlyn Steen and Makayla Steffes of Saint Mary’s are two-time All-Americans. Last year’s NFCA Freshman of the Year, Lilly Goldberg of Swarthmore, is also on the list. Aven is a 2025 second team All-American while McNealy was a third team All-American in 2024 as well as being named 2024 NFCA Freshman of the Year.
The 2026 NFCA Player and NFCA/Portolite Pitcher of the Year winners will be announced on May 27 prior to the start of the NCAA Division III World Series.
Student-athletes do not have to be on this watch list to be considered for end-of-season awards, which will be voted on by the members of the NFCA Division III All-America Committee.
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Longtime sports information director Kelly Bird is chosen for induction into the CSC Hall of Fame
Over his 36-year career as Linfield sports information director, Kelly Bird has built the Athletic Communications office from the ground up. From a part-time role, to growing the office of one upwards to three, Bird has not only served as a leader on the Linfield campus, but also as an awardwinning communicator on the national stage.
Bird started his retirement process in 2025. He is now in a hybrid role as athletic marketing and events coordinator, though remains Linfield’s primary media relations contact for football, track and field and softball while continuing his roles as sponsorship coordinator, Hall of Fame historian, and department photographer.
In recognition of his service to Linfield, Bird will be inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame class as part of the College Sports Communicators annual convention in Las Vegas in June.
“I feel totally blessed to have worked within the sports communications field and at Linfield University for as long as I have,” said Bird. “Being singled out for induction into the CSC Hall of Fame is a dream come true.”
As SID, Bird successfully promoted 103 NWC title teams, 21 individual national champions in swimming and track, four national championship teams, four Elite 90 Scholar-Athletes, and 30 CSC Academic All-Americans, and a Gagliardi Award winner.
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KEEPING TABS ON THE WILDCATS
can’t attend the game? catch the action on lsn
The Linfield Sports Network continues to bring fans live action of all home Linfield softball games in 2026. Fans can enjoy live video webcasts and play-by-play commentary on their computer, tablet, mobile device or Smart TV.
Live coverage begins 10 minutes prior to the start of each game. Broadcasts include a complete postgame wrap-up with analysis and statistical breakdown.
LSN broadcasts are under the direction of Joe Stuart, the athletic department’s Broadcast Operations Coordinator. In his sixth 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.
A trio of Linfield students all contribute to the on-air production. Junior Maddie Funk assists with camera work while handling the role of play-by-play announcer for women’s lacrosse.
Sophomore Tyler Shuter returns to the camera crew for his second season of Linfield softball.
Senior Eric Albios is back as webcast director, blending all camera angles, audio sources and commercial elements into a professionally produced program.
LSN broadcasts can be accessed at golinfieldwildcats.com/watch.
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.
FloSports subscribers will have the capability to access more than 40,000 events nationwide spanning 25 different sports.
FloSports expects to deliver live and on-demand coverage of Linfield events across 15 different sports: Football, volleyball,
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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.
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.
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LINFIELD ALL-AMERICANS
NAME YEAR HONOR
Katie Harding 1997 NAIA Second Team
Shelly Steinke 2006 NFCA Third Team
Jenny Marshall 2007 NFCA First Team
Stephanie Rice 2007 NFCA Third Team
Jenny Marshall 2008 NFCA First Team
Stephanie Rice 2008 NFCA First Team
Brittany Miller 2008 NFCA Second Team
Brittany Miller 2009 NFCA First Team
Staci Doucette 2009 NFCA First Team
Alex Hartmann 2009 NFCA Third Team
Emily Keagbine 2009 NFCA Third Team
Staci Doucette 2010 NFCA First Team
Karleigh Prestianni 2010 NFCA First Team
Alex Hartmann 2010 NFCA Third Team
Emily Keagbine 2010 NFCA Third Team
Staci Doucette 2011 NFCA First Team
NAME YEAR HONOR
Emilee Lepp 2011 NFCA First Team
Emily Keagbine 2011 NFCA First Team
Kayla Hubrich 2011 NFCA First Team
Karleigh Prestianni 2011 NFCA Second Team
Claire Velaski 2011 NFCA Third Team
Emilee Lepp 2012 NFCA First Team
Karleigh Prestianni 2012 NFCA First Team
Staci Doucette 2012 NFCA First Team
Karina Paavola 2012 NFCA Third Team
Karleigh Prestianni 2013 NFCA First Team
Lisa Yamamoto 2013 NFCA First Team
Erin Carson 2013 NFCA Second Team
Ashley Garcia 2014 NFCA First Team
Karina Paavola 2014 NFCA Third Team
Melanie Oord 2016 NFCA Second Team
Cheyenne Fletcher 2017 NFCA Second Team
NAME YEAR HONOR
Melanie Oord 2018 NFCA Third Team
Makenna Clizer 2019 NFCA Third Team
Katie Phillips 2022 NFCA First Team
Tayah Kelley 2022 NFCA Second Team
Katie Phillips 2023 NFCA First Team
Tayah Kelley 2023 NFCA First Team
Claire Seats 2023 NFCA Second Team
Kaili Saathoff 2023 NFCA Second Team
Tayah Kelley 2024 NFCA First Team
Brynn Nelson 2024 NFCA First Team
Claire Seats 2024 NFCA First Team
Kaili Saathoff 2024 NFCA Second Team
Tyler McNeley 2024 NFCA Third Team
Claire Seats 2025 NFCA First Team
Brynn Nelson 2025 NFCA Second Team
Jacey Leyvas 2025 NFCA Second Team
Ashlyn Aven 2025 NFCA Second Team
SEASON-BY-SEASON
YEAR COACH OVERALL NWC NWC FINISH NAIA
1958 Barbara Olsen
1959 Barbara Olsen 1960 Barbara Olsen 1961 Barbara Olsen 1962 Barbara Olsen
1963 Barbara Olsen 1964 Barbara Olsen 1965 Barbara Olsen 2nd
1st
2nd
5th
1975 Ed Willig 2-4
1976 Nick Santangelo
1977 Dave Cargni
1978 Dave Cargni 1981 Ethel Gregory 9-6 5-3
Jane McIlroy 3-12
Jane Wahl 18-15 11-6 16-9
Jane Wahl 13-18 4-11 1985 Joanne English 14-13 4-4 12-11 1986 Joanne English 20-15 7-1 1st 14-4 1987 Joanne English 14-16 6-11 3rd 16-11
1988 Joanne English 25-16 10-4 17-7
1989 Joanne English 21-19 7-9 2nd 17-9 1990 Becky Heidesch 22-18 8-8 3rd 16-8
Becky Heidesch 22-14 5-9 4th 14-5
Linda Kilgore 17-16-1 6-10 3rd 11-4-1
Laura Kenow 15-14 7-7 3rd 8-4
Laura Kenow 18-13 10-6 3rd
Laura Kenow 21-12 16-4 2nd 1997 Laura Kenow 23-18 14-6 2nd
1998 Laura Kenow 20-22-1 14-9-1 3rd NCAA
1999 Laura Kenow 20-17 17-7 3rd
2000 Laura Kenow 24-10 14-7 4th
2001 Laura Kenow 24-17 14-7 2nd
2002 Jackson Vaughan 21-17 13-8 3rd
Jackson Vaughan 39-8-1 25-3 1st
Jackson Vaughan 12-2 4-0 DNF
Vaughan 38-9 22-6 2nd
THE TOPCAT CLUB
The Linfield University TopCat Club serves as a support organization to the 23 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.
