Volleyball News Archive
Blue Mountain snatches four-set exhibition victory
- September 10th 2013
The visiting Timberwolves run their record to 11-0 but have to fend off a fiesty Linfield squad in four sets Box Score
California unkind to 'Cats at CLU Invitational - September 7th 2013
Facing top-notch competition at the Cal Lu Fornia Invitaitonal, Linfield wins just once in four opportunities Updated Season Statistics
'Cats prevail in first three matches - August 31st 2013
Kailana Ritte-Camara and Shayli Coppock power Linfield to a trio of season-opening victories over NAIA opponents New Hope Christian, Corban and Mills Corban Box Score | Mills Box Score
Putting the D in Defense - August 30th 2013
Defense continues to be Linfield's bread and butter but entering the 2013 season, the Wildcats look to sweeten their offense Season Outlook
Linfield tabbed eighth in preseason NWC poll - August 29th 2013
The Northwest Conference coaches cast their preseason ballots, slotting the Wildcats eighth NWC Coaches Poll/Preview
Fall video broadcast lineup announced - August 29th 2013
Video webcasts of home volleyball matches continue this fall starting Sept. 27 versus Willamette Read More | Broadcast Schedule
Summer Skills Camp coming June 24 - June 5th 2013
The annual summer camp for 7th through 12th grade girls develops individual skills while teaching the importance of team play Camp Brochure
Fast start fizzles during up-and-down season - December 9th 2012
Linfield's still-developing roster experiences a lackluster campaign that sees the Wildcats start 7-2 before dropping five of their last six matches Season in Review
Ritte-Camara tabbed as NWC all-star - November 6th 2012
Sophomore outside hitter Kailana Ritte-Camara makes her first career appearance on the all-Northwest Conference Volleyball second team a year after receiving honorable mention consideration Complete NWC All-Star Team
Coppock keeping school, volleyball in harmony - November 5th 2012
The junior outside hitter perseveres through challenges on the court and in the classroom but life at Linfield is back in tune
Pirates foil Wildcat rally on Senior Night - November 3rd 2012
Linfield claims a third-set victory and pushes Whitworth to the brink in the decisive fourth frame, but cannot send off lone senior Bethany Dickey with a win as the 2012 season comes to an end Box Score
Global Pursuits - November 2nd 2012
Linfielder Kelsey Ludin plans to combine a love of travel with an interest in health care to make the world a better place
Whitman sweep is a post-Halloween treat - November 2nd 2012
The Wildcats snap two streaks – Whitman's five-win stretch and Linfield's four-loss reel – with just their second sweep of a Northwest Conference opponent this season Box Score | Photo Gallery
Hawaiian Pipeline delivering Islanders to Linfield - October 29th 2012
Nearly half of Linfield's varsity roster hails from the Aloha State
Harvey, Loggers overpower Wildcats - October 27th 2012
Jackie Harvey pounds 21 kills and Puget Sound remains in contention for the Northwest Conference championship with a four-set victory over Linfield in Tacoma, Wash. Box Score
Boxers record trio of 25-20 wins in comeback victory - October 24th 2012
Pacific quickly erases a one-set deficit, riding Marie Rewick's 20-20 night and 11 team blocks to sweep the 'Cats for the first time in the NCAA era Box Score | Photo Gallery
Home court not an advantage for Wildcats - October 20th 2012
Double-digit kills from Kailana Ritte-Camara and Victoria Thompson are not enough to overcome the Bruins as Linfield suffers a loss in its first home match since September Box Score | Photo Gallery
Lutes shrug off early woes, beat 'Cats going away - October 19th 2012
Linfield grabs the opening set from 16th-ranked Pacific Lutheran before the Northwest Conference leader awakens for a four-set victory Box Score
Wildcats prevail, shed losing skein - October 13th 2012
Riding the arms of Kailana Ritte-Camara and Leimomi Hookano, Linfield ends of streak of futility with its first road win of the season Box Score
Fifth set proves preplexing - October 12th 2012
Kailana Ritte-Camara has 17 kills and 13 digs, but the Wildcats are hot and cold in Salem, falling in five sets to the Willamette Bearcats Box Score
Fiesty Wildcats fall in fifth set - October 6th 2012
Whitworth outscores the 'Cats 7-4 down the stretch, preventing Linfield from earning its first road victory of the season Box Score
Victory slips through Wildcats' fingers - October 5th 2012
Linfield weathers a tight first set before Whitman reels off three straight to send the 'Cats to their sixth-straight defeat Box Score
Wildcats give Loggers a scare, but cannot pull off upset - September 29th 2012
After losing the opening set by a huge margin, Linfield storms back to take the second before 10th-ranked Puget Sound claims the final two games to end the night Box Score
Tigers prove to be Top Cat in matchup with Wildcats - September 28th 2012
Linfield competes well against Colorado College, but a season-low attacking percentage prevents the 'Cats from seriously challenging the nation's 17th-ranked team Box Score | Photo Gallery
Boxers prevail in donnybrook in the Grove - September 26th 2012
Pacific outlasts Linfield 15-12 in a wild fifth set, handing the Wildcats their third straight setback Box Score
Bruins deny 'Cats first NWC road win - September 22nd 2012
Despite getting a match-high 15 kills from Kailana Ritte-Camara, the Wildcats drop their second consecutive conference match, this one away at George Fox in four sets Box Score
Lutes shred Wildcats in three sets - September 21st 2012
PLU puts Linfield on its heels from the very start in a showdown of first-place teams at Ted Wilson Gymnasium Box Score | Photo Gallery
'Cats jump on Pios early, hold on for three-set win - September 15th 2012
Linfield enjoys its most efficient offensive night of the season, dominating the first two sets and edging Lewis & Clark in the third to improve to 7-2 on the year Box Score
Linfield takes NWC opener over rival Bearcats - September 14th 2012
Four Wildcats register double-digit kills as Linfield claims a five-set victory over visiting Willamette and pushes its win streak to four matches Box Score
Ritte-Camara and Frazier pace 'Cats to two wins - September 8th 2012
Kailana Ritte-Camara (21 kills, 21 digs) and Audrey Frazer (78 assists) help carry Linfield past Northland and Carleton Saturday at the Bethel Invitational | Northland Box Score | Carleton Box score |
Linfield splits two matches at Bethel Invitational - September 7th 2012
Kailana Ritte-Camara, Kelsey Ludin and Shayli Coppock lead the way at the net for the Wildcats Martin Luther Box Score | Bethel Box Score
Beacons not in awe, bounce Wildcats in 4 - September 3rd 2012
Northwest Christian doesn't let Linfield's upset of a nationally ranked team a day earlier prevent it from handing the Wildcats their first defeat of 2012 Box Score
'Cats bring down nationally-ranked Tigers - September 2nd 2012
Leimomi Hookano and Kailana Ritte-Camara combine for 30 kills as Linfield deals No. 23 Occidental its first loss of the season Box Score
For Consistency's Sake - August 31st 2012
A talented Linfield team is striving for consistency this fall as it seeks to crack the upper crust of the Northwest Conference Season Outlook
'Cats pegged fifth in NWC preseason poll - August 21st 2012
Wildcats seek back-to-back double-digit win seasons and a return to the upper half of the Northwest Conference NWC Coaches Poll
Building Blocks - December 2nd 2011
A cluster of first-year players earn their stripes during a season of transition that saw the Wildcats improve their overall victory total Season in Review
More accolades for Lau - November 15th 2011
Senior libero Samantha Lau caps off a tremendous Wildcat career with AVCA All-West Region and All-America consideration Complete All-America Team
Lau recognized for being a true student-athlete - November 10th 2011
Senior libero Samantha Lau receives academic all-district honors for the second time in her career after successfully balancing captain and defensive responsibilities for the volleyball team with academic affairs Complete Academic All-District Teams
Two 'Cats dot all-NWC volleyball squad - November 9th 2011
Samantha Lau caps off her four-year career by receiving the first NWC Libero of the Year Award and newcomer Kailana Ritte-Camara is an honorable mention Complete NWC All-Star Team
Senior Night a happy one for Wildcats - November 5th 2011
After going down two sets to one, Linfield digs deep to win the final two frames, earning a victory over George Fox in the last match of the season Box Score
Lutes' brick wall stymies Wildcats - November 4th 2011
No. 22 Pacific Lutheran is nearly impenetrable, blocking 15 attacks on the way to a three-set sweep of the Wildcats Box Score | Photo Gallery
From one extreme to another - October 29th 2011
Linfield gets blown out in the first set 25-9, but wins three straight, including a 25-13 thrashing in the final frame, to avenge an early-season loss to Pacific Box Score
Linfield takes L&C to fifth set - October 28th 2011
The Wildcats start strong but can't close out the Pioneers in a five-set donnybrook at Pamplin Sports Complex Box Score
Wildcats withstand Whitman rally, snap losing streak - October 22nd 2011
After squandering a 2-0 lead, Linfield romps the Missionaries 15-7 in the final fifth set to earn the season sweep and win for the first time in four tries Box Score
Pirates deal 'Cats third straight loss - October 21st 2011
Twins Ka'ipo and Kaimi Rocha combine for 25 kills as league-leading Whitworth hits a torrid .321 to turn back Linfield in three sets Box Score
Loggers pull away for four-set victory - October 15th 2011
Linfield can't sustain the momentum of a third-set victory and falls to Puget Sound in four Box Score
Willamette stymies Linfield - October 12th 2011
The Wildcats can't contend with the Bearcats' height, as two six-footers combine for 18 kills in the middle Box Score
Unhappy Homecoming - October 8th 2011
Linfield plays the role of spoiler, rallying from a 2-0 deficit to beat George Fox in five sets on Homecoming night Box Score
Lutes halt every Wildcat run - October 7th 2011
Nationally ranked Pacific Lutheran has all the answers for Linfield's surges during a 3-0 sweep of the 'Cats at Olson Auditorium Box Score
Boxers sweep 'Cats - October 2nd 2011
Pacific's 43 kills are too much for the Wildcats Saturday night as Linfield falls to 2-4 in Northwest Conference play. Box Score
Linfield outlasts Lewis & Clark - September 30th 2011
Powered by Kailana Ritte-Camara's 18 kills and 36 assists from Audrey Frazier, the Wildcats knock off the visiting Pioneers 3-1 Box Score | Photo Gallery
'Cats edge Beacons on milestone night - September 28th 2011
Linfield knocks off tough NAIA opponent Northwest Christian in four sets to improve to 6-7 on the season and give head coach Shane Kimura his 600th career victory Box Score
Linfield survives in five - September 24th 2011
Getting 23 kills from freshman lefty Kailana Ritte-Camara, the Wildcats snap a three-match losing skid with a home-court win over Whitman Box Score
Whitworth surges to road sweep - September 23rd 2011
Linfield plays one of its better offensive matches of the season, but the Wildcats are unable to slow down twins Ka'ipo and Kaima Roche in losing the home opener Box Score
UPS stays unbeaten, tops Wildcats - September 17th 2011
Puget Sound continues its early season roll with a three-game home sweep of Linfield Box Score
The visiting Timberwolves run their record to 11-0 but have to fend off a fiesty Linfield squad in four sets Box Score
California unkind to 'Cats at CLU Invitational - September 7th 2013
Facing top-notch competition at the Cal Lu Fornia Invitaitonal, Linfield wins just once in four opportunities Updated Season Statistics
'Cats prevail in first three matches - August 31st 2013
Kailana Ritte-Camara and Shayli Coppock power Linfield to a trio of season-opening victories over NAIA opponents New Hope Christian, Corban and Mills Corban Box Score | Mills Box Score
Putting the D in Defense - August 30th 2013
Defense continues to be Linfield's bread and butter but entering the 2013 season, the Wildcats look to sweeten their offense Season Outlook
Linfield tabbed eighth in preseason NWC poll - August 29th 2013
The Northwest Conference coaches cast their preseason ballots, slotting the Wildcats eighth NWC Coaches Poll/Preview
Fall video broadcast lineup announced - August 29th 2013
Video webcasts of home volleyball matches continue this fall starting Sept. 27 versus Willamette Read More | Broadcast Schedule
Summer Skills Camp coming June 24 - June 5th 2013
The annual summer camp for 7th through 12th grade girls develops individual skills while teaching the importance of team play Camp Brochure
Fast start fizzles during up-and-down season - December 9th 2012
Linfield's still-developing roster experiences a lackluster campaign that sees the Wildcats start 7-2 before dropping five of their last six matches Season in Review
Ritte-Camara tabbed as NWC all-star - November 6th 2012
Sophomore outside hitter Kailana Ritte-Camara makes her first career appearance on the all-Northwest Conference Volleyball second team a year after receiving honorable mention consideration Complete NWC All-Star Team
Coppock keeping school, volleyball in harmony - November 5th 2012
The junior outside hitter perseveres through challenges on the court and in the classroom but life at Linfield is back in tune
Pirates foil Wildcat rally on Senior Night - November 3rd 2012
Linfield claims a third-set victory and pushes Whitworth to the brink in the decisive fourth frame, but cannot send off lone senior Bethany Dickey with a win as the 2012 season comes to an end Box Score
Global Pursuits - November 2nd 2012
Linfielder Kelsey Ludin plans to combine a love of travel with an interest in health care to make the world a better place
Whitman sweep is a post-Halloween treat - November 2nd 2012
The Wildcats snap two streaks – Whitman's five-win stretch and Linfield's four-loss reel – with just their second sweep of a Northwest Conference opponent this season Box Score | Photo Gallery
Hawaiian Pipeline delivering Islanders to Linfield - October 29th 2012
Nearly half of Linfield's varsity roster hails from the Aloha State
Harvey, Loggers overpower Wildcats - October 27th 2012
Jackie Harvey pounds 21 kills and Puget Sound remains in contention for the Northwest Conference championship with a four-set victory over Linfield in Tacoma, Wash. Box Score
Boxers record trio of 25-20 wins in comeback victory - October 24th 2012
Pacific quickly erases a one-set deficit, riding Marie Rewick's 20-20 night and 11 team blocks to sweep the 'Cats for the first time in the NCAA era Box Score | Photo Gallery
Home court not an advantage for Wildcats - October 20th 2012
Double-digit kills from Kailana Ritte-Camara and Victoria Thompson are not enough to overcome the Bruins as Linfield suffers a loss in its first home match since September Box Score | Photo Gallery
Lutes shrug off early woes, beat 'Cats going away - October 19th 2012
Linfield grabs the opening set from 16th-ranked Pacific Lutheran before the Northwest Conference leader awakens for a four-set victory Box Score
Wildcats prevail, shed losing skein - October 13th 2012
Riding the arms of Kailana Ritte-Camara and Leimomi Hookano, Linfield ends of streak of futility with its first road win of the season Box Score
Fifth set proves preplexing - October 12th 2012
Kailana Ritte-Camara has 17 kills and 13 digs, but the Wildcats are hot and cold in Salem, falling in five sets to the Willamette Bearcats Box Score
Fiesty Wildcats fall in fifth set - October 6th 2012
Whitworth outscores the 'Cats 7-4 down the stretch, preventing Linfield from earning its first road victory of the season Box Score
Victory slips through Wildcats' fingers - October 5th 2012
Linfield weathers a tight first set before Whitman reels off three straight to send the 'Cats to their sixth-straight defeat Box Score
Wildcats give Loggers a scare, but cannot pull off upset - September 29th 2012
After losing the opening set by a huge margin, Linfield storms back to take the second before 10th-ranked Puget Sound claims the final two games to end the night Box Score
Tigers prove to be Top Cat in matchup with Wildcats - September 28th 2012
Linfield competes well against Colorado College, but a season-low attacking percentage prevents the 'Cats from seriously challenging the nation's 17th-ranked team Box Score | Photo Gallery
Boxers prevail in donnybrook in the Grove - September 26th 2012
Pacific outlasts Linfield 15-12 in a wild fifth set, handing the Wildcats their third straight setback Box Score
Bruins deny 'Cats first NWC road win - September 22nd 2012
Despite getting a match-high 15 kills from Kailana Ritte-Camara, the Wildcats drop their second consecutive conference match, this one away at George Fox in four sets Box Score
Lutes shred Wildcats in three sets - September 21st 2012
PLU puts Linfield on its heels from the very start in a showdown of first-place teams at Ted Wilson Gymnasium Box Score | Photo Gallery
'Cats jump on Pios early, hold on for three-set win - September 15th 2012
Linfield enjoys its most efficient offensive night of the season, dominating the first two sets and edging Lewis & Clark in the third to improve to 7-2 on the year Box Score
Linfield takes NWC opener over rival Bearcats - September 14th 2012
Four Wildcats register double-digit kills as Linfield claims a five-set victory over visiting Willamette and pushes its win streak to four matches Box Score
Ritte-Camara and Frazier pace 'Cats to two wins - September 8th 2012
Kailana Ritte-Camara (21 kills, 21 digs) and Audrey Frazer (78 assists) help carry Linfield past Northland and Carleton Saturday at the Bethel Invitational | Northland Box Score | Carleton Box score |
Linfield splits two matches at Bethel Invitational - September 7th 2012
Kailana Ritte-Camara, Kelsey Ludin and Shayli Coppock lead the way at the net for the Wildcats Martin Luther Box Score | Bethel Box Score
Beacons not in awe, bounce Wildcats in 4 - September 3rd 2012
Northwest Christian doesn't let Linfield's upset of a nationally ranked team a day earlier prevent it from handing the Wildcats their first defeat of 2012 Box Score
'Cats bring down nationally-ranked Tigers - September 2nd 2012
Leimomi Hookano and Kailana Ritte-Camara combine for 30 kills as Linfield deals No. 23 Occidental its first loss of the season Box Score
For Consistency's Sake - August 31st 2012
A talented Linfield team is striving for consistency this fall as it seeks to crack the upper crust of the Northwest Conference Season Outlook
'Cats pegged fifth in NWC preseason poll - August 21st 2012
Wildcats seek back-to-back double-digit win seasons and a return to the upper half of the Northwest Conference NWC Coaches Poll
Building Blocks - December 2nd 2011
A cluster of first-year players earn their stripes during a season of transition that saw the Wildcats improve their overall victory total Season in Review
More accolades for Lau - November 15th 2011
Senior libero Samantha Lau caps off a tremendous Wildcat career with AVCA All-West Region and All-America consideration Complete All-America Team
Lau recognized for being a true student-athlete - November 10th 2011
Senior libero Samantha Lau receives academic all-district honors for the second time in her career after successfully balancing captain and defensive responsibilities for the volleyball team with academic affairs Complete Academic All-District Teams
Two 'Cats dot all-NWC volleyball squad - November 9th 2011
Samantha Lau caps off her four-year career by receiving the first NWC Libero of the Year Award and newcomer Kailana Ritte-Camara is an honorable mention Complete NWC All-Star Team
Senior Night a happy one for Wildcats - November 5th 2011
After going down two sets to one, Linfield digs deep to win the final two frames, earning a victory over George Fox in the last match of the season Box Score
Lutes' brick wall stymies Wildcats - November 4th 2011
No. 22 Pacific Lutheran is nearly impenetrable, blocking 15 attacks on the way to a three-set sweep of the Wildcats Box Score | Photo Gallery
From one extreme to another - October 29th 2011
Linfield gets blown out in the first set 25-9, but wins three straight, including a 25-13 thrashing in the final frame, to avenge an early-season loss to Pacific Box Score
Linfield takes L&C to fifth set - October 28th 2011
The Wildcats start strong but can't close out the Pioneers in a five-set donnybrook at Pamplin Sports Complex Box Score
Wildcats withstand Whitman rally, snap losing streak - October 22nd 2011
After squandering a 2-0 lead, Linfield romps the Missionaries 15-7 in the final fifth set to earn the season sweep and win for the first time in four tries Box Score
Pirates deal 'Cats third straight loss - October 21st 2011
Twins Ka'ipo and Kaimi Rocha combine for 25 kills as league-leading Whitworth hits a torrid .321 to turn back Linfield in three sets Box Score
Loggers pull away for four-set victory - October 15th 2011
Linfield can't sustain the momentum of a third-set victory and falls to Puget Sound in four Box Score
Willamette stymies Linfield - October 12th 2011
The Wildcats can't contend with the Bearcats' height, as two six-footers combine for 18 kills in the middle Box Score
Unhappy Homecoming - October 8th 2011
Linfield plays the role of spoiler, rallying from a 2-0 deficit to beat George Fox in five sets on Homecoming night Box Score
Lutes halt every Wildcat run - October 7th 2011
Nationally ranked Pacific Lutheran has all the answers for Linfield's surges during a 3-0 sweep of the 'Cats at Olson Auditorium Box Score
Boxers sweep 'Cats - October 2nd 2011
Pacific's 43 kills are too much for the Wildcats Saturday night as Linfield falls to 2-4 in Northwest Conference play. Box Score
Linfield outlasts Lewis & Clark - September 30th 2011
Powered by Kailana Ritte-Camara's 18 kills and 36 assists from Audrey Frazier, the Wildcats knock off the visiting Pioneers 3-1 Box Score | Photo Gallery
'Cats edge Beacons on milestone night - September 28th 2011
Linfield knocks off tough NAIA opponent Northwest Christian in four sets to improve to 6-7 on the season and give head coach Shane Kimura his 600th career victory Box Score
Linfield survives in five - September 24th 2011
Getting 23 kills from freshman lefty Kailana Ritte-Camara, the Wildcats snap a three-match losing skid with a home-court win over Whitman Box Score
Whitworth surges to road sweep - September 23rd 2011
Linfield plays one of its better offensive matches of the season, but the Wildcats are unable to slow down twins Ka'ipo and Kaima Roche in losing the home opener Box Score
UPS stays unbeaten, tops Wildcats - September 17th 2011
Puget Sound continues its early season roll with a three-game home sweep of Linfield Box Score
