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Growing up in Gig Harbor, outside of Tacoma, Paul played soccer and softball at Peninsula High School. She considered playing both sports at Linfield, before receiving an offer to play softball at the Division I level at Seattle University. Paul attended Seattle U. during her freshman year, but made the decision to transfer after the season. “I always dreamt of playing Division I and gave it a try my freshman year. I didn’t like the big city vibes. It feels like more of a community here,” she says. She chose Linfield because of the community as well as the guidance she received from professors as well as Vaughan and the softball program. “Stepping on campus, you feel like home. I am from a small town, which is growing. Linfield was one of the schools that was far away from home, but not too far,” says Paul. After coming to Linfield, Paul changed her major three times before deciding to focus on sport management. She has a passion for working with youth sports and hopes to turn that into a career. “Dr. Natalie Welch, who is my advisor and professor, introduced me to a whole new world of career possibilities. I am super passionate about youth sports and getting kids moving again. Right now, they are just not moving as much as they used to, especially with COVID,” says Paul. Her ultimate goal is to work for Nike’s Social and Community Impact initiative, which focuses on youth sports and getting kids active again. She is hoping to work for a non-profit agency to start her career. Paul is currently one of the outdoor recreation leaders on campus, leading hiking and recreation trips. She also works for the HHPA department and is working for PenMet Parks in Gig Harbor this summer. “I am going to be organizing the adult softball league and running some youth camps for them,” says Paul. Her favorite activity outside of softball and school is hiking. “I love getting outside and exploring. The coast is not too far away so I’ve definitely been there a few times. My guilty pleasure is shopping, going to Woodburn and Portland.” Gaining an additional year of eligibility due to COVID, Paul is looking forward to playing softball for three more years. She has been going back and forth about the possibility of returning for a fifth year. “With Linfield adding a master’s program in business, I’m definitely giving it some consideration. I am just going to see how my body feels.”
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TAYAH KELLEY| 2
Kamryn Apling| 3
Baily Paul| 4
Kelsey Wilkinson | 5
Abi Proffitt | 6
Leah Walborn | 7
Maddy Podnar | 8
Kendra Hutchinson|10
Chloe Mcdaniel | 11
Katrina Johns | 12
Amanda reser |13
Jordan Bennett | 14
Riley Sykes | 15
Sierra Lees | 17
Emma Podliska| 18
Shakayla Snyder| 20
Jenny Ball | 21
Haley Gutierrez| 22
Sophomore Pitcher Myrtle Creek, Oregon
Senior Pitcher Mill Creek, Washington
Senior Pitcher Stanwood, Washington
Graduate Catcher Hillsboro, Oregon
Freshman Infielder Aloha, Oregon
Freshman Infielder Concord, California
Junior Infielder Gig Harbor, Washington
Sophomore Outfielder Battle Ground, Washington
Fifth Year Outfielder Lincoln City, Oregon
Junior Infielder Naches, Washington
Auburn, Washington
Senior Catcher Banks, Oregon
Sophomore Infielder/Catcher
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Tyler Warden | 25
Kira Sneddon | 27
Kamryn MObley| 33
cheyenne Fletcher
Amanda Knopf
Ben Baxter
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THIS WEEK’S MATCHUP roster
willamette bearcats NO. NAME
POS.
B/T
YR./EL.
HOMETOWN
2 Hannah Porter
UT
S/R
So./So.
Chehalis, Wash.
3 Mia Lund
OF
R/R
Fr./Fr.
4 Sarah Smith
P
R/R
So./So.
5 Kaitlyn Wells
C
R/R
Sr./Sr.
Happy Valley, Ore.
DP/UT
L/R
Sr./Sr.
Athena, Ore.
8 Shaye Mott
P/1B
L/R
So./So.
Livermore, Calif.
10 Adele Benny
OF
L/R
So./So.
Bee Cave, Texas
11 Amber Griffith
OF/P
R/R
Jr./Jr.
Brush Prai-rie, Wash.
12 Jewel Fleckenstein
UT
R/R
Jr./Jr.
Wasilla, Alaska
14 Kyrstin Calleja
OF
R/R
Fr./Fr.
Gilbert, Ariz.
15 Cassie Cosler
1B
R/R
Jr./Jr.
Albany, Ore.
17 Marykate DeLuca
C
R/R
So./So.
San Diego, Calif.
18 Kelsey Wong
UT
R/R
Jr./Jr.
Honolulu, Hawaii
19 Cora Erickson
C
L/L
Fr./Fr.
Issaquah, Wash.
20 Alicia Goetz
2B/OF
R/R
So./So.
Poulsbo, Wash.
21 Sophia Lucio
OF
R/L
Fr./Fr.
Martinez, Calif.
22 Brianna Majors
SS/2B
L/R
So./So.
San Diego, Calif.
23 Kendra Knapp
OF
R/R
So./So.
Portland, Ore.
3B/1B
R/R
Jr./Jr.
Seattle, Wash.
UT
R/R
Sr./Jr.
Sac-ramento, Calif.
7 Bailey Hillmick
25 Gianna Marchese 42 Marley Nicassio
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linfield remains ranked among nation’s elite Virginia Wesleyan unleashed an offensive assault on its opponents last week to solidify its standing as the No. 1 team in the NFCA Division III Top 25 Coaches Poll. The (27-3-1) Marlins outscored their six opponents 71-12 to extend their win streak to 10 games. They scored 10 or more runs in every contest, including overwhelming Eastern Mennonite, 27-1, in a dou-bleheader sweep on Tuesday. Defending national champion Texas Lutheran (25-4) captured two games last week, and have now won 17 straight, and 21 of its last 22, to stay firmly in the second position, while Eastern Connecticut State (20-0) continued its climb up the rankings, swapping places with Linfield. ECSU moved to third while the Wildcats, who won three of four games last week at Whitworth, moved to No. 5 in the poll. Linfield has won eight of its last 10 games and 26 of the previous 29 contests.
LINFIELD AT A GLANCE The Wildcats have hit 82 doubles and stolen 86 bases, both are best in the NWC. The pitching staff has an ERA of 3.06 which is second in the NWC and striking out 5.72 batters per seven innings, which leads the NWC. Abi Proffitt had five RBIs against the Pirates and has driven home 32 runs on the season, which is third in the conference. Katie Phillips is batting .409, which is fifth and tied with Kamryn Apling, who is also batting .409. Apling has drawn a conference-leading 24 walks and has an on-base percentage of .542, which is second. Kelsey Wilkinson has stolen 24 bases which is first in the NWC, Apling is third with 19, Paul is fourth with 15, and Chloe McDaniel has 11, which is seventh. Kamryn Mobley batted .667 and had four RBIs against the Pirates. Maddy Podnar and Kelley each have a conference-leading 12 wins, while Jordan Bennett is second in the NWC with one save. Podnar is second in the NWC with an ERA of 2.71. Kelley is first with 83 strikeouts while Kelley is second with 70. WILLAMETTE AT A GLANCE As a team, the Bearcats are hitting .266 and scoring 3.6 runs per game. Mia Lund is batting .375, Brianna Majors has team-leading 17 RBIs and Shaye Mott has 25 hits. Mott has made 20 pitching appearances, including 13 starts. She has an ERA of 6.90 with 38 strikeouts. Bailey Hillmick has started 10 games and has an ERA of 7.52. THE SERIES Having won the last 14 games in the series, Linfield is 81-22 all-time against Willamette. Three of the four games between the two teams in 2019 were won by Linfield via the eight-run rule.
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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 15-year period. Many of the early improvements came through the work of players and volunteers using donated materials. 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 permanently installed around the field’s perimeter and the batting cages were outfitted with an Astroturf base.
The move toward permanent seating began in 1997 when an elevated platform was constructed. Stadium lighting was later added in 2001. Recent additions include a warning track and outfield foul poles. Red vinyl slats were inserted into the perimeter fence, adding a finished look as well as a feeling of intimacy to the venue. By 2008, an all-aluminum 400-seat grandstand replaced three sets of portable bleachers, doubling seating capacity. The majority of the funding was provided by a gift from Smith. An enclosed pressbox replaced a makeshift plywood shelter that provided protection from the weather for statisticians and game officials. Mounted on a steel pedestal 25 feet above the ground, the pressbox sits just behind the last row of seating. 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
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forward in 2010 with the completion of two covered and partially enclosed batting cages beyond the outfield wall. Most recently, the infield and outfield surfaces were completely revamped in 2011. The top layer of soil was removed, drainage tile was inspected and repaired, and a several layers of gravel and sand were applied to improve the field’s ability to drain during prolonged periods of rain. In addition, auxiliary seating sections were created in the right- and left-field corners to accommodate additional fans during multiteam tournaments. New bullpens were also added next to each team’s respective dugout. More improvements followed in the fall of 2020 and were nearly entirely cosmetic in nature. To enhance the stadium’s aesthetics, the perimeter of the field was completely encircled with mesh branding, graphically 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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