Feature Stories
Versatility helping 'Cats close in on NCAA title - May 23rd

Closer Justin Huckins is one of the main reasons the Wildcats' pitching staff ranks among the best in the nation


Prestianni's legacy defines complete college experience - May 4th

With her softball career rounding third base and heading for home, Karleigh Prestianni has quietly become a top-notch role model athletically and academically


Where Are They Now? Dominic Rieniets - May 1st

One of the most decorated swimmers in Linfield history is selected to receive the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship


Quite by Accident - April 25th

Linfield sprinter Melany Crocker emerges stronger following her recovery from a freak accident last summer that nearly ended her career


Harlows are Diamonds in the Rough - April 19th

While it is not uncommon to see a brother and sister attend the same school, not all siblings have the close-knit bond shared between freshman Maggie and senior Jordan


Chamberlain, Hopp define camaraderie, leadership - April 11th

Four-year baseball vets Kyle Chamberlain and Michael Hopp combine experience, wisdom, and an equally light but focused attitude that takes the Wildcats to the next level


With Linfield's smallest fan behind her, Noe blazes her own trail - April 4th

Siena Noe not only excels as a distance runner and college student, but also confidently manages the everyday demands of being a single mother


Maxing Out on Life's Experiences - March 18th

Never-back-down, thrill-seeker Lester Maxwell has focused his competitive nature on becoming one of the league’s top middle-distance runners


Playing with passion, Lindell represents rare breed of ballplayer - March 13th

A year after being selected to the NWC first team, Kramer Lindell is determined to lead the Wildcats back to the top of the conference with his old-school, all-around excellence on the diamond


Solomon Overcomes Injury, Back on Court for 'Cats - February 15th

The hangover from a high school injury prevented Taylor Solomon from seeing time last year, but the sophomore guard has shot back into action in 2012-13 as a key role player


'Cats count on Cantonwine to assume leadership - February 8th

Sophomore guard Nick Cantonwine has matured quickly and become a reason to be excited about watching Wildcat basketball


Rivers Runs Through It - January 25th

Overcoming occastional setbacks and his own lingering self doubt, Lee Rivers is respected for his leadership skills as co-captain of the Linfield swim team


'Cats rebuild, call upon young players to take lead - January 11th

Alex Christensen finds herself in the thick of a Wildcat roster packed with young talent and hungry for a return to the top of the Northwest Conference


On Point; Harris Runs the Show for 'Cats - January 4th

A sophomore nursing major, Brandon Harris has burst onto the scene as a mature star in the bittersweet final season of an abbreviated collegiate career


Henson's Personality, Skill Lead Wildcats - December 10th

Though just a sophomore, Katelyn Henson is already demonstrating qualities consistent with a natural leader


Purple and Red Haze: Hendryx Energizes Wildcats - November 30th

Junior guard Cory Hendryx has developed into an intelligent and energetic role model whom the 'Cats turn to for leadership in 2012-13


Brian Dundas overcomes adversity along life's pathway - November 13th

In his second stint as a Wildcat, the senior linebacker tells a story of emotion and inspiration of how he became the person he is today


Coppock keeping school, volleyball in harmony - November 5th

The junior outside hitter perseveres through challenges on the court and in the classroom but life at Linfield is back in tune


Collins-worth the world to 'Cats - November 2nd

On the verge of a historic first-place conference finish, goalkeeper Taylor Collinsworth is Linfield’s anchor and symbol of persistence


Global Pursuits - November 2nd

Linfielder Kelsey Ludin plans to combine a love of travel with an interest in health care to make the world a better place


Hawaiian Pipeline delivering Islanders to Linfield - October 29th

Nearly half of Linfield's varsity roster hails from the Aloha State


Jepson runs the right route to Linfield - October 27th

Senior wide receiver Lucas Jepson has had quite a journey on the way to landing squarely in the middle of a championship-contending Wildcats team


Two Hundred Percent - October 25th

Linfield's Brinn Hovde leads a double life as a two-sport athlete in the same season


Shades of Beckham: Dupea's Goals Awe-Inspiring - October 19th

With a pair of jaw-dropping goals, Linfield senior defender Brad Dupea has burst onto the scene and is a key ingredient to a winning season


Linfield punter Josh Repp among nation's best - October 15th

Combining great technical ability with genuine leadership, Josh Repp has evolved into a well-rounded and well-respected role model


Transfer Finds Home, Blossoms into Star for 'Cats - October 5th

Two years after transferring to Linfield, Christine Tamamoto is a quiet leader who lets her play do the talking and keeps the Wildcats' sights on a first-ever NWC crown


Behind the Gloves: Goodman Leads Way for Wildcats - October 4th

Following the play of junior goalkeeper Scott Goodman, Linfield is well well on its way to a turnaround season


What's In A Name? - October 1st

Wildcat senior Emily Allison lives a dual identity as Mrs. Hanson, newlywed, and as Em Al, captain for the women's soccer program


Where Are They Now? Brian Higgins - September 18th

The quarterback of the 1998 Wildcats team that clinched the all-time record for consecuitve winning seasons is enjoying a successful life and career in Minneapolis


Drew Wert's emotional style fuels team - September 8th

Second-generation Wildcat following the examples set by his father and an older teammate to forge a leadership role all his own


Path to the pros could be a chip shot for Josh Kay - September 1st

Applying a smooth leg motion acquired from soccer with a steely mental approach from golf could springboard this Wildcat kicker to a pro career


Fun in the Sun - May 14th

Linfield's men's golf team is in the Sunshine State, competing at this week's NCAA Division III Championships

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Linfield Softball's 'Rock Star' - May 5th

A conversation with three-time Northwest Conference Player of the Year Staci Doucette reveals she's just a kid at heart


Game, Set, Match for Powerhouse Senior - April 19th

Fueled by an unrelenting competitive nature, Linfield star Abby Olbrich is every coach's dream


She'll go to bat for the good guys - April 10th

With a nose-to-the-grindstone work ethic and love of pressure situations, Jordan Mixsell would have no problem fitting into the intense world of law enforcement


Where Are They Now? Erik Olson - April 9th

Since graduating from Linfield three years ago, the sharp-shooting swingman is making a name for himself playing and coaching professional basketball oversees


Career, Interrupted - March 27th

Robert Vaughn's time at Linfield has been marked by fits and starts, yet the fifth-year senior remains a viable professional pitching prospect


Living All-Out - March 16th

With her broad spectrum of interests, Linfield senior Nelly Evans is set to make a difference in the world


Last But Not Least - March 9th

The third in a line of baseball-playing brothers, outfielder Jesse Boustead has carved his own reputation as a reliable and relentless teammate and employee


Where Are They Now? Larry Brown - March 8th

After two tours of duty in Iraq, former Wildcats baseball player Larry Brown today teaches military science to Army Cadets in Texas


She's Got The Beat - February 18th

No stranger to success, senior Gretchen Owens hopes her talents translate from the hardwood to the music scene


Cool-hand Lee turns adversity into triumph - February 10th

After battling back from an early-season injury, David Lee's final year as a 'Cat is now on the upswing


Born to be a 'Cat - January 24th

Second-generation Linfielder Kaely Maltman is a major player in the revival of the women’s basketball program


Best Foot Forward - January 20th

A positive attitude is enabling Zach Meikle to be part of the solution of turning the season around


On Her Mark - January 18th

Melissa Greenaway's well-rounded experiences in and out of the pool have given her a head start on life after college


Two for the Price of One - January 5th

Junior Nicole Barton doubles her contributions to Linfield Athletics through basketball and athletic training


Where Are They Now? Evan Wilson - December 16th

Link to Linfield's most recent conference championship team is enjoying a successful career in the world of stocks and securities


Leaders of the 'Cats - November 29th

Linfield coaches Robin Potera-Haskins and Larry Doty share the same commitment to excellence


Teammates For Life - November 14th

Linfield football journey starts new friendship for senior defensive linemen Brent Shimabukuro and Sparky Gonzalez


Where Are They Now? Amber Larsen - October 26th

First female Wildcat to claim an individual NCAA crown continues to live her passion for running as an assistant track coach and athletic administrator


There Were Never Such Devoted Sisters - October 26th

Lydia and Alexandria Smith use their shared Linfield golf experience to increase their sisterly bond away from home


Former Air Force Recruit Josh Hill Flying Under the Radar No More - October 21st

A transfer to Linfield is just the change of scenery the junior tailback needed for his football career to flourish


Football Philosopher Kole Krieger Enjoying His Finest Season - October 17th

Using his savvy as well as his speed to chase down opponents, the senior rover is a major cog for one of the nation's top defenses


Natural-Born Runner - October 5th

Sophomore cross country standout Mimi Seeley has taken advantage of an early start to her running career to become one of the Wildcats' best


Earth-Shaking Guard Jordan Barnes Gets the Job Done for the 'Cats - October 5th

Whether it’s measuring the earth's movement, or moving opponents out of the way, Jordan Barnes is anything but a 'pretty normal guy'


Christian Hanna really is Mr. Nice Guy - September 9th

Well-respected by teammates for his versatility and approach to the game, Linfield’s all-purpose defensive back lives by a simple motto


Success Grows With Confidence for Velaski - May 15th

Two years of playing behind veteran pitchers helped Claire Velaski's transformation into a dominating windmiller


Fitch Breaks Through With Conference Title - May 10th

His first tournament victory at the NWC Championships sets up Alex Fitch for a national tournament run


Sarah Click Keeps Cruising - April 14th

Playing her best tennis heading into the Northwest Conference championships, Sarah Click is capping off a stellar four-year career

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Where Are They Now? Monica (Schwing) Weimar - April 13th

The four-time Northwest Conference all-star and 1,000-point scorer enjoys an active lifestyle in the mountains of Montana