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gratitude and goal-setting Drawing inspiration from his family, junior Anson Agapay is focusing on a career of service in the medical field by KARLIE VERCAUTEREN ’27
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ehind every athlete’s triumph lies powerful weapons: gratitude and goal-setting. Anson Agapay shows how the implementation of these have transformed his entire life journey. Agapay is in his junior year as a member of the men’s soccer team at Linfield University. Yet he recognizes that his story would be untold without his friends and family. “I was born in Henderson, Nevada, but moved to Maui, Hawaii, when I was very young. Although I was born (on the mainland), I will forever call Maui my home,” Agapay says. “My life growing up can be described as a fantasy. I was blessed with amazing people to guide me to who I have become today. Without them, there would be no story. I was given one of the best childhoods you could ever ask for.” Agapay is full of gratitude. His fantasy of a life has only been possible by the people who raised him and guided him along the way. Back in Maui, Agapay is supported by his mother, Vilma, and his father, Robert. His family’s guidance has inspired him to become the best version of himself. “My family is known for their hard work, dedication, and family-first values,” he says. “It’s shaped the way I live my life and achieve the goals I set for myself.” Goals are a big part of Agapay’s life. In nearly every pursuit, he has a goal he is seeking out. His family means everything to him and thanks to inspiration from his family, he lives by a motto he carries along with him every day. “I was told never to give up,” he says, proudly. “If I were ever to give up, I would be one certified loser! If I at least try, I’m a winner in my book. Overall, my parents have been the greatest inspiration in my life because I see them working hard to provide for me.” Growing up watching his parents work hard on his behalf, Agapay is inspired to work hard for others. Now in his third year at Linfield, he is steps closer to accomplishing another goal of becoming a nurse. “A future career goal of mine is to take care of patients and see them be discharged, knowing I made a difference and having a part in that happening,” he says.
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Yet, he won’t stop there. “Another goal of mine is to eventually become a nurse practitioner after getting some years as a registered nurse. Lastly, my biggest future career goal is to take my nursing career back home to Maui and take care of my community and ohana (extended family).” While Agapay is looking into his future career goals. Linfield University’s soccer season is well underway. In his fantasy of life, soccer has become another factor that has glorified his life and experiences. From starting his journey at age five, he is extremely grateful for the people he has met and the lessons that he has learned along the way. During his high school career, he was faced with a familiar obstacle. “COVID-19 stopped all sports events and school events and it was an obstacle that set me back in finding enjoyment in those,” Agapay says. “Sports events and school events were fun and when they were canceled, I never gave up on finding that fun again.” Though sports were halted, Agapay enjoys reminiscing on the exciting memories formed early in his soccer journey. “From traveling to different states to compete, receiving knowledge on all things in life, meeting lifelong friends and teammates, experiencing winning tournaments, meeting coaches and mentors, and overall, soccer gave me a passion to carry to my adulthood.” With the season is underway, he is motivated to help turn the Linfield men’s soccer program around. “I would like to help pull this program up from a program that was consistently losing to a program that is talked about, making headlines, and one which teams and spectators respect,” he says. “Moving forward into the rest of the season, my mindset is to be the best version of myself for my team and make sure that they are receiving 110% of my effort.” In the world of sports, where relentless training and competition often take center stage in success, Anson Agapay’s story serves as a reminder that there are hidden forces at play — gratitude and goalsetting. Agapay has embodied the power of these during his remarkable journey. Through his own experiences, he teaches us that acknowledging the unwavering support of friends and family is a beacon for future success. His story is a testament to the fact that behind every athlete’s triumph, gratitude and goal-setting are the unspoken heroes, propelling him to achieve greatness both on and off the field.
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HEAD COACH STEVE SIMMONS
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teve Simmons is in the fifth year of his second tenure as Linfield women’s soccer coach. He is also in the midst of his sixth 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
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double-digit wins, including a 21-1-1 mark in 2000. 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 59-47-3 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.
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Back row (l to r): Makayla Christensen, Jordan Stoner, Reese Jones, Anna Dazey, Bella Hanna, Kate Carroll, Avery Pratt, Jenna Stanley, Kamahie Samudio, Sofia Pietrok, Amalia Tufts. Middle row: Assistant Coach Zayn Khan, Ruby Lacktrup, Lea Micko, Abbie Bach, Ellie Friedrichsen, Mia Arellano, McKenzie Heckman, Amanda Pflieger, Jocelyn Jacobs, Jasmine Williams, Caylin Gadberry, Head Coach Steve Simmons. Front row: Sophia Eakin, Jaeda Doctolero, Yahaira Rodriguez, Saylor Swanson, Kami Echiverri, Sidra Griffin, Alexa Fritz, Emma Mulligan, Emilee Miller, Riley Omonaka, Kathryn Pearson, Mia Curtaz, Janae Lewis, Director of Soccer Operations Andrea Thompson.
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MEET THE LINFIELD WOMEN
EMMA MULLIGAN | 0
alexa fritz | 1
JAEDA DOCTOLERO | 2
YAHAIRA RODRIGUEZ | 3
ELLIE FRIEDRICHSEN | 4
reese jones| 5
mia curtaz| 10
KAMAHIE SAMUDIO | 11
SOPHIE EAKIN | 12
riley omonaka |13
sidra griffin | 14
mckenzie heckman | 15
abbie bach | 19
kathryn pearson | 20
Mia ARELLANO | 21
ruby lacktrup | 22
anna Dazey| 23
sofia pietrok |24
kate carroll | 28
AVERY PRATT | 29
amalia tufts| 30
MAKAYLA CHRISTENSEN| 31
saylor swanson | 32
janae lewis | 33
5-10 | Senior | GK Seattle, Washington
5-2 | Sophomore | M Novato, California
5-5 | Senior | D Happy Valley, Oregon
5-8 | Freshman | D Barrington, Illinois
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5-5 | Sophomore | GK Bend, Oregon
5-5 | Junior | F Lahaina, Hawaii
5-3 | Sophomore | D San Ramon, California
5-8 | Freshman | D Portland, Oregon
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5-1 | Junior | F Honolulu, Hawaii
5-3 | Freshman | M Tacoma, Washington
5-4 | Freshman | D Tacoma, Washington
5-7 | Freshman | F Seattle, Washington
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5-1 | Junior | F Woodburn, Oregon
5-2 | Senior | M Renton, Washington
5-4 | Sophomore | M Seattle, Washington
5-7 | Freshman | M Eugene, Oregon
5-6 | Senior | D Snohomish, Washington
5-7 | Junior | M Duvall, Washington
5-6 | Junior | F Corvallis, Oregon
5-2 | Freshman | F Hubbard, Oregon
5-5 | Sophomore | D Lake Forest Park, Washington
5-5 | Freshman | M Hollister, California
5-6 | Sophomore | D Portland, Oregon
5-4 | Sophomore | F Gig Harbor, Washington
MEET THE LINFIELD WOMEN match breakdown
KAMI ECHIVERRI| 7
bella hanna | 8
lea micko | 9
jocelyn jacobs | 16
jordan stoner | 17
JENNA STANLEY | 18
5-3 | Junior | D Kahului, Hawaii
5-5 | Freshman | F Seattle, Washington
5-10 | Sophomore | D Lakewood, Washington
5-5 | Junior | M Bend, Oregon
5-4 | Freshman | F Köngen, Germany
5-8 | Sophomore | D Puyallup, Washington
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CAYLIN GADBERRY | 25 5-4 | Sophomore | D Salem, Oregon
emilee miller | 45 5-7 | Junior | GK Beaverton, Oregon
madi reimer
Assistant Coach Second Year
amanda pflieger | 26 5-5 | Freshman | M Schylerville, New York
STEVE SIMMONS Head Coach 10th Year
ANDREA THOMPSON
Soccer Operations Director First Year
jasmine williams | 27 5-5 | Senior | D Auburn, Washington
ZAYN KHAN
Assistant Coach Third Year
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THE RECORDS Linfield earned a tie and a win over the past weekend against Whitman and Whitworth. The Wildcats played a road contest Saturday against Northwest Conference leader Puget Sound (7-2-1, 5-0-1 NWC) before returning home Sunday to face Pacific (2-7-0, 1-5-0 NWC). LINFIELD AT A GLANCE The ‘Cats (4-3-3, 2-2-2 NWC) rank second in goals scored (18) and goals per match (2). On offense, Anna Dazey ranks second in the NWC with seven goals with teammate Jenna Stanley also amongst the conference leaders with three. Mia Curtaz has four assists on the season. Sidra Griffin leads the team in minutes (778) while Kathryn Pearson leads the Linfield defense with 10 starts. Emilee Miller is third in the conference in save percentage at .796 and averages 4.88 saves per match. PACIFIC AT A GLANCE The Boxers rank near the bottom of the conference in goals scored with five and have given up the third most (16). Mirella Garcia leads Pacific with 22 shots so far this season. Goalkeeper Isabella De La Cruz has 40 saves on the year and averages five saves per match on a .727 save percentage. SERIES HISTORY The Wildcats have controlled the all-time series against the Boxers, winning 30 out of 57 meetings. The last two matchups ended in draws, but Linfield has won six of the last 10 matches and holds a 17-10-2 record at home against Pacific.
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LINFIELD WOMEN NO. 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 45
NAME Emma Mulligan Alexa Fritz Jaeda Doctolero Yahaira Rodriguez Ellie Friedrichsen Reese Jones Kami Echiverri Bella Hanna Lea Micko Mia Curtaz Kamahie Samudio Sophie Eakin Riley Omonaka Sidra Griffin McKenzie Heckman Jocelyn Jacobs Jordan Stoner Jenna Stanley Abbie Bach Kathryn Pearson Mia Arellano Ruby Lacktrup Anna Dazey Sofia Pietrok Caylin Gadberry Amanda Pflieger Jasmine Williams Kate Carroll Avery Pratt Amalia Tufts Makayla Christensen Saylor Swanson Janae Lewis Emilee Miller
POS. GK GK F F D D D D F M F M M M M F M D D D D M F D D M D D D F M F F GK
HT. 5-10 5-5 5-1 5-1 5-6 5-5 5-3 5-10 5-4 5-2 5-5 5-3 5-2 5-7 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-8 5-5 5-3 5-4 5-4 5-6 5-6 5-4 5-5 5-5 5-8 5-8 5-5 5-7 5-2 5-4 5-7
YR./EL. Sr./Jr. So./So. Jr./Jr. Jr./Jr. Sr./Jr. So./So. Jr./Jr. So./So. Fr./Fr. So./So. Jr./Jr. Fr./Fr. Sr./Jr. Jr./Jr. Fr./Fr. Fr./Fr. Jr./Jr. So./So. Sr./Jr. So./So. Fr./Fr. So./So. Jr./Jr. So./So. So./So. Fr./Fr. Sr./Jr. Fr./Fr. Fr./Fr. Fr./Fr. Fr./Fr. Fr./Fr. So./So. Jr./Jr.
HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL Seattle, Wash. / Bishop Blanchet Bend, Ore. / Bend Honolulu, Hawaii / Hawaii Baptist Academy Woodburn, Ore. / Woodburn Snohomish, Wash. / Jackson Lake Forest Park, Wash. / Shorecrest Kahului, Hawaii / Maui Lakewood, Wash. / Lakes Köngen, Germany / Robert Bosch Gymnasium Novato, Calif. / Redwood Lahaina, Hawaii / Kamehameha Maui Tacoma, Wash. / Stadium Renton, Wash. / Lindbergh Duvall, Wash. / Cedarcrest Hollister, Calif. / San Benito Seattle, Wash. / Mount Rainier Bend, Ore. / Bend Puyallup, Wash. / Puyallup Happy Valley, Ore. / Clackamas San Ramon, Calif. / Dougherty Valley Tacoma, Wash. / Stadium Seattle, Wash. / Holy Names Academy Corvallis, Ore. / Corvallis Portland, Ore. / Grant Salem, Ore. / Sprague Schylerville, N.Y. / Schuylerville Auburn, Wash. / Auburn Riverside Barrington, Ill. / Barrington Portland, Ore. / Tualatin Seattle, Wash. / Lincoln Eugene, Ore. / Willamette Hubbard, Ore. / North Marion Gig Harbor, Wash. / Peninsula Beaverton, Ore. / International School
HEAD COACH: Steve Simmons (10th year) ASSISTANT COACHES: Zayn Khan, Madi Reimer CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER: Greg Hill
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PACIFIC WOMEN NO. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 27 29 30 31 37 52
NAME Kylie Pascual Taite Taniguchi Peyton McDonald Savanna Savage Kya Kearns Sophia Broberg Mirella Garcia Sydney Burrington Katelyn Volchok Rhyah Jackson Ivette Garcia-Gomez Catalina Alvarado Brooklyn Yano Violet Santiago Rylee Larson Gwendolyn Saing Makaila Takahashi Elizabeth Brisson Claryssa Barone Ella Mee Cyd Sugiyama Julia Fechter Chanyn Santos Kellyn Claeys Rylie Goo Marisa Moku Grace Hammermeister Olivia Azzollini Precious Brown Isabella De La Cruz Elle Hamilton
POS. GK CM MF F MF M F D F F MF D F D MF MF D D F MF MF F D MF D D MF CM D GK GK
HT. 5-6 5-1 5-7 5-6 5-3 5-7 5-4 5-7 5-5 5-10 5-3 5-3 5-4 5-4 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-4 5-9 5-3 5-0 5-8 5-8 5-3 5-2 5-4 5-5 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-9
YR. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Gr. Sr. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. So. Fr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr.
HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL Pearl City, Hawaii / Punahou Kula, Hawaii / King Kekaulike Sacramento, CA / Christian Brothers Spanaway, Wash. / Emerald Ridge McMinnville, Ore. / Dayton Forest Grove, Ore. / Forest Grove Forest Grove, Ore. / Forest Grove Maple Valley, Wash. / Tahoma Portland, Ore. / Westview Bullhead City, Ariz. / Mohave Hillsboro, Ore. / Liberty Tucson, Ariz. / Salpointe Catholic Kaneohe, Hawaii / Sacred Hearts Poway, Calif. / Poway Rockford, Minn. / Rockford Beaverton, Ore. / Mountainside Forest Grove, Ore. / Forest Grove Forest Knolls, Calif. / Archie Williams Twin Falls, Idaho / Canyon Ridge Santa Clarita, Calif. / Hart Pearl City, Hawaii / Pearl City Delta, BC / South Delta Waipahu, Hawaii / Pearl City Bellevue, Wash. / Bellevue Christian Pearl City, Hawaii / Pearl City Waipahu, Hawaii / Iolani Cheney, Wash. / Cheney Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho / Lake City Kahuku, Hawaii / Kamehameha-Kapalama Sacramento, Calif. / St. Francis Catholic Portland, Ore. / Sunset
HEAD COACH: Chelsea Davis (second year) ASSISTANT COACHES: John Penilton, Lauren Prott, Brittany Hartmann
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NORTHWEST CONFERENCE women’s soccer STANDINGS
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As of Oct. 2
PTS.
W-L-T
W-L-T PCT.
Puget Sound
16
5-0-1
7-2-1
.750
W2
Pacific Lutheran 15
5-1
5-2-3
.750
W4
Whitman
13
4-1-1
5-2-3
.650
W1
Linfield
8
2-2-2
4-3-3
.550
W1
Lewis & Clark
7
2-2-1
3-5-1
.389
L2
Whitworth
6
2-4
2-5-3
.333
L1
George Fox
5
1-3-2
3-4-3
.450
L1
Pacific
3
1-5
2-7
.222
L5
Willamette
1
0-4-1
0-7-2
.111
L2
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HEAD COACH ANDREW DUVALL
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ndrew Duvall is in his fourth 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 through 2002, playing in 73 career matches. He began as an assistant coach at Concordia in 2011.
Duvall 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.
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2023 LINFIELD MEN
Back row (l to r): Evan Stafford, Angel Hernandez, Jake Murphy, Ross Vargo, Brooks, Colby Reese, Christian Saenz, Dylan Watkins, Matty Hourigan, Luke Smith, Alen Vejo, Reece Gaines, Radule Bozovic, Max Testa. Middle row: Sam Haynes, Cameron Gaines, Aedan Carroll, Blake Tasci, Owen Schoner, Nicholas Reggiani, David Contreras, Jayden Soto, Seamus Miller, Ronan Hodge, Wolf Pfaeffle, Jamis Gonzalez, Sid Kosaris, Johann Singh Sanchez, Wyatt Ackermann. Front row: Head Coach Andrew Duvall, Noel Lira, Ryan Valdez, Anson Agapay, Brady Anderson, Alberto Gallegos, Patrick Moes, E.J. Sablan, Aidan Crossler, Romario Mendoza, Riley Rama, Marco Orlando, Assistant Coach Alex Ponce.
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MEET THE LINFIELD MEN
matty hourigan | 0
dylan watkins | 1
aedan carroll | 2
PATRICK MOES | 3
keegan brooks | 4
anson agapay| 5
brADY ANDERSON | 9
ANGEL HERNANDEZ | 10
E.J. Sablan | 11
Johann singh sanchez|12
jake murphy | 13
Max testa | 14
Noel Lira | 18
marco orlando | 19
riley rama | 20
ALEN VEGO | 21
luke smith | 22
WYATT ACKERMANN| 23
Owen Schoner | 28
jamis gonzalez | 29
alberto gallegos | 30
ronan hodge | 31
radule bozovic| 32
reece gaines| 33
aidan crossler |37
jayden soto | 39
colby reese | 42
christian saenz | 43
andrew duvall
alex ponce
6-1 | Freshman | GK Brentwood, California
5-9 | Senior | D Longview, Washington
5-2 | Sophomore | M Watsonville, California
5-11 | Sophomore | F Camarillo, California
5-8 | Sophomore | M Pullman, Washington
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6-3 | Sophomore | GK Newport News, Virginia
6-0 | Senior | D Kelso, Washington
5-4 | Freshman | M Camas, Washington
5-10 | Freshman | M Ontario, Oregon
5-11 | Freshman | D Spanaway, Washington
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5-11 | Sophomore | D Sacramento, California
5-9 | Freshman | M Puyallup, Washington
5-7 | Freshman | F Agat, Guam
5-10 | Senior | F The Dalles, Oregon
5-10 | Freshman | GK Overland Park, Kansas
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5-10 | Senior | M Boise, Idaho
5-8 | Freshman | F Keizer, Oregon
6-0 | Sophomore | F Beaverton, Oregon
5-9 | Sophomore | F Grants Pass, Orego
6-2 | Junior | GK Houston, Texas
6-2 | Junior | D Henderson, Nevada
6-1 | Sophomore | M Palm Desert, California
6-3 | Freshman | F Sammamish, Washington
6-2 | Sophomore | D La Grange, Illinois
Head Coach Fourth Year
5-7 | Junior | F Kahului, Hawaii
6-0 | Senior | M Newberg, Oregon
5-9 | Sophomore | M Dana Point, California
6-1 | Sophomore | F Walnut Creek, California
Assistant Coach Sixth Year
MEET THE LINFIELD MEN match breakdown 11 e.j. sablan
CAMERON GAINES | 6
Sam haynes | 7
Romario Mendoza | 8
ross vargo | 15
sid kosaris | 16
ryan valdez | 17
5-9 | Junior | M Happy Valley, Oregon
6-2 | Freshman | D Sacramento, California
seamus miller| 24 5-11 | Senior | F Tacoma, Washington
nicholas reggiani | 34 5-11 | Sophomore | D Happy Valley, Oregon
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Broadcast Coordinator and Play-by-Play Announcer
5-9 | Sophomore | F Portland, Oregon
5-10 | Senior | F Vancouver, Washington
blake tasci | 26 5-10 | Freshman | D Pasco, Washington
wolf pfaeffle|35 5-10 | Freshman | D Renton, Washington
kelly bird
Sports Communications Director
5-7 | Senior | M Newport, Oregon
5-4 | Freshman | M Chula Vista, California
evan stafford | 27 6-0 | Sophomore | D Davis, California
david contreras |36 6-0 | Sophomore | M McMinnville, Oregon
Kendrick Murphy
Sports Communications Assistant
THE RECORDS Linfield is looking for a second-half surge coming into the weekend. The Wildcats (1-6-3, 1-3-2 NWC) fell in both matchups last weekend against Whitman and Whitworth. After meeting Puget Sound (4-2-2, 2-2-2 NWC) in a road matchup Saturday, the Wildcats return to the Linfield Soccer Complex to face Pacific (1-4-5, 1-3-2 NWC). LINFIELD AT A GLANCE The ‘Cats average 1.3 goals per match and have scored 13 goals so far this season. Sid Kosaris leads the Wildcats with three goals while Seamus Miller averages 2.1 shots per match. Defenders Angel Hernandez, Keegan Brooks, Ross Vargo and Aedan Carroll all lead the Wildcats in minutes played with Hernandez playing all 900 minutes. Colby Reese ranks among the conference leaders in total saves and averages 4.29 saves per match on a .750 save percentage. PACIFIC AT A GLANCE The Boxers average 1.1 goals per match and have scored 11 on the season. Aidan Heflin leads Pacific with four goals and teammates Evan Bleyer and Tait Kuchenbrod have two goals each. Heflin also leads the team in assists with three. Goalkeeper Zach Aderinto leads the conference in total saves (44) and averages 4.89 saves per match on a .800 save percentage. SERIES HISTORY The Wildcats control the series at home posting a 15-94 all time against the Boxers. Linfield is 4-3-3 in the last 10 meetings, including wins in both matchups last season. The ‘Cats average 1.49 goals per match against the Boxers.
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NORTHWEST CONFERENCE men’s soccer STANDINGS
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CONFERENCE
OVERALL
PTS.
W-L-T
W-L-T PCT.
Pacific Lutheran 14
4-0-2
5-1-4
.700
T1
Whitworth
13
4-1-1
6-3-1
.650
W4
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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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NAME Matty Hourigan Dylan Watkins Aedan Carroll Patrick Moes Keegan Brooks Anson Agapay Cameron Gaines Sam Haynes Romario Mendoza Brady Anderson Angel Hernandez E.J. Sablan Johann Singh Sanchez Jake Murphy Max Testa Ross Vargo Sid Kosaris Ryan Valdez Noel Lira Marco Orlando Riley Rama Alen Vejo Luke Smith Wyatt Ackermann Seamus Miller Blake Tasci Evan Stafford Owen Schoner Jamis Gonzalez Alberto Gallegos Ronan Hodge Radule Bozovic Reece Gaines Nicholas Reggiani Wolf Pfaeffle David Contreras Aidan Crossler Jayden Soto Colby Reese Christian Saenz
POS. GK GK D M D F M F M D D M F M M D F M M M F F F M F D D F M F F D F D D M M D GK GK
HT. 6-1 6-3 5-11 5-10 6-2 5-7 5-9 5-9 5-7 5-9 6-0 5-9 5-8 6-1 6-0 6-2 5-10 5-4 5-2 5-4 5-7 6-0 6-3 5-9 5-11 5-10 6-0 5-11 5-10 5-10 5-9 6-2 6-1 5-11 5-10 6-0 5-8 5-11 5-10 6-2
WT. 160 175 160 145 200 135 153 135 160 150 170 150 175 160 170 165 160 120 140 140 141 215 195 165 160 145 155 165 158 170 135 155 185 175 160 160 155 165 150 190
YR./EL. Fr./Fr. So./So. So./So. Sr./Jr. Jr./Jr. Jr./Jr. Jr./Jr. So./So. Sr./Sr. Sr./Jr. Sr./Jr. Fr./Fr. Fr./Fr. So./So. Sr./Jr. Fr./Fr. Sr./Jr. Fr./Fr. So./So. Fr./Fr. Fr./Fr. So./So. Fr./Fr. Jr./Jr. Sr./Jr. Fr./Fr. So./So. So./So. Fr./Fr. Sr./Jr. So./So. So./So. So./So. So./So. Fr./Fr. So./So. So./So. Fr./Fr. Fr./Fr. Jr./Jr.
HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL Brentwood, Calif. / Heritage Newport News, Va. / Converse University Sacramento, Calif. / Christian Brothers Boise, Idaho / Capital Henderson, Nev. / Bishop Gorman Kahului, Hawaii / H.P. Baldwin Happy Valley, Ore. / Clackamas Portland, Ore. / Franklin Newport, Ore. / Newport Longview, Wash. / R.A. Long Kelso, Wash. / Kelso Puyallup, Wash. / River Ridge Keizer, Ore. / McNary Palm Desert, Calif. / Xavier College Prep Newberg, Ore. / Newberg Sacramento, Calif. / Sacramento Country Day Vancouver, Wash. / Columbia River Chula Vista, Calif. / Olympian Watsonville, Calif. / Watsonville Camas, Wash. / Camas Agat, Guam / Father Dueñas Memorial Beaverton, Ore. / International School Sammamish, Wash. / Skyline Dana Point, Calif. / Dana Hills Tacoma, Wash. / Bellarmine Prep Pasco, Wash. / Chiawana Davis, Calif. / Davis High School Camarillo, Calif. / Adolfo Camarillo Ontario, Ore. / Ontario The Dalles, Ore. / The Dalles Grants Pass, Ore. / Hidden Valley La Grange, Ill. / Lyons Township Walnut Creek, Calif. / Northgate Happy Valley, Ore. / Rex Putnam Renton, Wash. / Hazen McMinnville, Ore. / McMinnville Pullman, Wash. / Home School Spanaway, Wash. / Bethel Overland, Park, Kan. / Blue Valley West Houston, Texas / Shadow Creek
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NAME Zach Aderinto Benjamin Martin Conor Barres Chase Eriksen Mateo Pirz Jericho Lara Noah Gosch Carter Affolter Evan Bleyer Jayden Adkison Tyler Scott Aidan Pierias Ryan Merchant Aidan Heflin Makena Enhada Tait Kuchenbrod Mason Pyne Carson Schoenwald Brodie Buchert Youssef Hanna Adam Landy Aiden Himes Donovan Jaramillo Luis Rojas Celis Keolakupono Mataele Carson Johnson Cooper Hopkins Caden Matsumoto Bryce Brown Camden Wyatt Sam Altman Noah Bjornson Tommy Geller Dado Cokic
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HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL Kailua-Kona, Hawaii / Kealakehe Fall City, Wash. / Mount Si Eureka, Calif. / Eureka Bellevue, Wash. / Newport Pacifica, Calif. / Oceana Makawao, Hawaii / King Kekaulike Denver, Colo. / George Washington Tillamook, Ore. / Tillamook Snoqualmie, Wash. / Mount Si Kapolei, Hawaii / Kapolei Sammamish, Wash. / Eastlake Newport, Ore. / Newport Olympia, Wash. / Olympia Taos, N.M. / Taos Ewa Beach, Hawaii / Kapolei Missoula, Mont. / Sentinel Wilsonville, Ore. / Wilsonville Lake Stevens, Wash. / Lake Stevens Riverside, Calif. / Eleanor Roosevelt Kapolei, Hawaii / Island Pacific Academy Wilsonville, Ore. / Wilsonville Hillsboro, Ore. / Glencoe San Diego, Calif. / Canyon Hills Redwood City, Calif. / Summit Preparatory Kaneohe, Hawaii / Kamehameha-Kapalama University Place, Wash. / Curtis Central Point, Ore. / Crater Aiea, Hawaii / Pacific Buddhist Academy West Linn, Ore. / West Linn Seattle, Wash. / Seattle Preparatory School Portland, Ore. / Portland Community College Seattle, Wash. / Nathan Hale Los Angeles, Calif. / Beverly Hills Burien, Wash. / Highline
INTERIM HEAD COACH: Brandon Porter (fourth year) ASSISTANT COACHES: Jory Shene, Clayton Maves, Kasey Saito
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milner, jones 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 senior Isaac Milner begins his third 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.
Freshman Levi Jones joins the stable of Linfield sports broadcasters this fall. He’ll alternate with Milner behind the microphone on soccer broadcasts. LSN live broadcasts are under the direction of Joe Stuart, the athletic department’s Broadcast Operations Coordinator. In his third year in the isaac milner 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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ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME Four remarkable athletes, one successful coach and a national championship-winning team comprise the Class of 2023 On Saturday, November 11, the Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame will enshrine former women’s tennis coach Amy Dames Smith, All-America softball player Emilee (Lepp) Gisler, football star Paul Dombroski, basketball/football standout O.J. Gulley, national champion pole vaulter Catherine (Street) Bridge, and Linfield’s 2011 national championship softball team. The 25th annual Pacific Office Automation Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet starts at 6 p.m. inside Ted Wilson Gymnasium following that afternoon’s football game versus Whitworth. Tickets for adults are priced at $30. Children 6 and under are $10. Tickets are available at linfieldsports.universitytickets.com
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RECENT HONORS Since taking over in goal, Emilee Miller has rung up two shutouts and NWC Defensive Player of the Week recognition Linfield University junior goalkeeper Emilee Miller tallied 11 total saves and posted her second shutout of the season over the weekend. She helped guide the Wildcats to a draw against Whitman and a win against Whitworth. Miller received Northwest Conference Women’s Soccer Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week for her efforts in goal.
The Beaverton, Ore., native tallied eight saves in a 0-0 tie against Whitman on Sept. 30 and followed that with three more saves in the Wildcats 2-1 victory over Whitworth on Oct. 1. In seven starts this season, Miller is third in the NWC in save percentage at .796 and averages 4.88 per saves per match.in saves per match with 4.8.
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