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COMMUNICATIONS

Conner Jensen, Kelly Bird

STATISTICS

Sydney Pfleiger, McKenzie Heckman

PENALTY MONITOR

Mia Arellano

Emerson Teller

Julia Alvarez

VIDEO WEBCASTS

Johnny Miller, Ethan Kline, Joe Stuart, Joel Nelson

GAME PROGRAM

Kelly Bird, Conner Jensen, Felipe Unker

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WILDCAT SPOTLIGHT

a selfless approach to life

Kelsey Reinemer’s hard work and selfless attitude embodies what it means to be an outstanding Linfield student-athlete

by Kellen wiggins ’28

Throughout her four years as a member of the Linfield University women’s lacrosse team, Kelsey Reinemer has been a steady force on the defensive end.

While defense rarely gets the spotlight, Reinemer embraces her role as a supportive leader, taking pride in communication, positioning and creating opportunities for her teammates. She takes pride in the unseen efforts that shape the game, whether that’s intercepting passes, locking down attackers or facilitating smooth transitions.

Reinemer applies the same discipline and dedication to her studies in marketing, balancing athletics and academics with a strategic mindset. Through Reinemer’s hard work and selfless attitude towards the game, the Redmond, Oregon, native embodies what it means to be an outstanding student-athlete on and off the field.

Being part of a winning team not only requires talented athletes, but ones who understand their role and commit to doing their best. This applies to Reinemer, who believes she plays a supporting role. She takes great pride in playing outstanding defense and facilitating opportunities for her teammates.

“I would say my role on the team is more supportive based. Everyone has strengths and weak nesses on defense that we learn to support or cover,” she says. “I focus on trying to be there if my team mates need help. If my teammates knock the ball down, I go for the ground ball. If we are transitioning, I’m there for a trail pass or switch pass.”

With Reinemer playing a teamfocused role, she seldom receives much of the spotlight. She understands la crosse is a team sport and refuses to let not being the center of attention bother her.

“The spotlight and recognition never really mattered to me. I grew up both around sports and in them,” she says. “I feel stats do not accurately measure any impact. Lacrosse is a team sport. We connect to make transitions and in de fense we must communicate and trust each other to stop a goal or get possess

Being a selfless leader, Reinemer understands the value of strong leadership. Although she is often viewed as someone who is quiet, that doesn’t mean she isn’t a strong leader. In fact, she uses her perceived weakness as a strength and leads by strong example. Most often, her actions speak louder than words by always giving her best effort and being an example others can look up to.

“I always try to give 110% at practice, be supportive of my teammates, arrive on time or early for practice, and go to the treatment center every day when I feel sore, or I’m injured.”

At Linfield, Reinemer is a marketing major with specific interests in market research and visual marketing, both of which could apply toward her potential career path.

“After graduation, I can see using my skills and new knowledge to help further small businesses, running my family’s promotional product business, or potentially creating a platform to perform freelance marketing around a different full-time job or continued schooling.”

Regardless of the direction Reinemer chooses, the foundation she has established in the marketing field will be advantageous for setting herself up for success.

When transitioning to college, time management for student-athletes becomes important as the workload of sports is greater and the schoolwork becomes harder and requires more time. Properly managing time is not only important for athletic and academic success, but also for one’s social and mental health.

“In the beginning, I certainly struggled to find a clear balance between athletics and academics,” she says, looking back. “I was neglecting sleep in my first year. I would put off assignments until the last minute. However, I started to set hard limits that I needed to follow, along with researching and testing different methods of time management.”

Taking her early struggles into perspective, Reinemer uses her past experiences to advise younger student-athletes in ways to effectively manage their time.

“Some advice I would give is to test early what is most effective for helping them manage their time while prioritizing health. If they are creating or following healthy habits, then they can feel more energized while maintaining better focus through their activities.”

Kelsey Reinemer is a person who doesn’t need the spotlight for her role on the lacrosse team, but what should be in the spotlight is her selfless approach to not only sports, but also life.

LINFIELD LACROSSE COMPLEX

THE DREAM OF A MODERN lacrosse and soccer facility at Linfield became reality in 2020.

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.

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. Dressing rooms are part of a multi-purpose structure planned for the stadium’s northwest corner. The new

building will 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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HEAD COACH SARAH DALSEY

from the ground up

Sarah Dalsey is steadily breathing new life into the Linfield lacrosse program, growing expectations for future success

Sarah Dalsey is in her third year as women’s lacrosse coach at Linfield. She is the ninth women’s lacrosse coach in the program’s 26-year history.

Before coming to 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.

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Maya wright | 2

5-3 | Senior | M/A West Linn, Oregon

evelyn cross | 5 5-5 | Freshman | A San Diego, California

Gabby crist | 7

5-5 | Junior | M Lake Oswego, Oregon

Madison de la trinidad | 3

5-8 | Freshman | A/D West Los Angeles, California

Elizabeth Long | 13 5-0 | Sophomore | D Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Mackenzie Kulick | 25

5-5 | Senior | M/D The Woodlands, Texas

Grayce Miller | 20 5-1 | Junior | D San Diego, California

emma baker | 15

5-4 | Freshman | D San Diego, California

Kelsey Reinemer | 22 5-8 | Senior | D Redmond, Oregon

Maizri chandler | 28

5-8 | Junior | M/A Scappoose, Oregon

Caity babcock | 75

5-5 | Senior | GK Salinas, Califronia

Savannah irwin | 6 5-7 | Junior | O Bend, Oregon

Emma gallegos | 21 5-3 | Sophomore | D West Valleyt, Utah

Tenley hodge | 99

5-8 | Junior | GK Beaverton, Oregon

Sarah Dalsey Head Coach Third Year

Gracie pratt | 27 5-3 | Junior | D Carbondale, Colorado

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LINFIELD WILDCATS

WHITMAN BLUES

LINFIELD VERSUS WHITMAN

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THE RECORDS

For the first time in program history, Linfield (7-3, 3-0 NWC) begins conference play with three straight wins and has its best overall start to a season in over 20 years. The Wildcats hold the top spot in the NWC. Whitman (6-4, 1-1 NWC) sits in a tie for fourth place.

LINFIELD AT A GLANCE

After exploding for 25 goals in three matches last week, Gabby Crist has skyrocketed up the leaderboard to rank first in the conference with 5.11 goals per match and first in points per match at 7.01. As a team, Linfield averages 16.5 goals and allows just 7.1 to opponents. This 9.4 goal margin ranks first in the NWC and the Wildcats’ .527 shot percentage is second. Caity Babcock and Tenley Hodge protect the goal for Linfield with Hodge taking the bulk of the workload and logging 38 saves and a .369 save percentage. Savannah Irwin is putting together an impressive junior season with 23 goals, 23 assists and 29 ground balls.

WHITMAN AT A GLANCE

The Blues have an early week matchup with Whitworth before traveling to McMinnville for a match at the Linfield Lacrosse Complex. Whitman is led by Sarah Hawkins who is one of the best all-around players in the conference with a team-high 29 goals and a team-high 24 assists. Lola McConaghy provides a solid second option with 24 goals on the season and a .767 shot on goal percentage. As a team, the Blues pride themselves on defense, allowing just 81 goals this season and causing 105 turnovers. Renn Novak stands tall in goal, totaling 76 saves for a .487 save percentage.

SERIES HISTORY

Linfield has ground to make up against Whitman, trailing 12-6 and currently amid a four-match losing streak. Linfield’s latest victory was the tail end of five straight wins over the Blues during the 2022 season.

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NORTHWEST CONFERENCE

LACROSSE STANDINGS

LINFIELD SPORTS NETWORK

The Linfield Sports Network will again bring fans live action of all home Linfield lacrosse matches during the 2025 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 juniors Johnny Miller and Ethan Kline will share playby-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. A Salem native, Kline is a first-year member of the LSN team and a graduate of South Salem High School.

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.

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LINFIELD DANCE

A Heritage of Confident Service

The Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame, sponsored by Pacific Office Automation, was established in 1998 as an avenue to honor former athletes, coaches, staff and contributors and to preserve the memory of their past achievements.

A new class of inductees is honored at the Hall of Fame Banquet each fall. Inductees are chosen from a list of submitted nominations and voted upon by the Hall of Fame Executive and Selection Committees. The 20-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.

Nominations must be submitted in writing using an official nomination form. Hall of Fame nominations are considered in any one of six categories: Athlete, Coach, Team, Athletics Staff, and Meritorious Service.

RECENT HONORS

Lighting up the scoreboard, Gabby Crist named NWC Offensive Student Athlete of the Week

Linfield women’s lacrosse player Gabby Crist was recognized by the Northwest Conference as the Women’s Lacrosse Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week for her outstanding performances last week.

Playing in her junior season, Crist lit up the scoreboard in Linfield’s three wins over Pacific, Puget Sound and Pacific Lutheran. She totaled 25 goals, reaching 10 goals in a match twice to place second in the program record books for goals in a single match. She also tallied four assists for 29 total points to go along with six ground balls and six caused turnovers.

The Lake Oswego native captains a Linfield team that is off to its first 3-0 conference start in program history. She currently leads the conference in goals per match and points per match at 5.11 and 7.01, respectively.