LINFIELD UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL VERSUS PACIFIC • OCTOBER 11, 2025

WELCOME TO LINFIELD UNIVERSITY

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Scott Brosius

STADIUM MANAGEMENT

Casey Powell

Jake Hoskins

Linfield Baseball Team

STREAK STREET

VIDEO DISPLAY BOARDS

Kelly Bird, Eric Albios, Katie Putnam, Vern Johnson

CAMERAS

Riggs Towle, Wyatt McClory

Wyatt Zagyva, Tyler Shuter

your hosts | game day staff 5

ENJOYING EVERY MINUTE OF IT high-scoring affair

Second-generation Wildcat Jake Wallace is enjoying the same great Linfield football experiences as his father Jeff did 30 years ago

Jessica Hollen

Beth Garcia

Botten’s Equipment Rental

CONCESSIONS

Casey Bunn-Wilson

Jamie Vasas

Women’s Basketball Team

Softball Team

COMMUNICATIONS

Kelly Bird, Chase Fisk

Joe Stuart, Kip Carlson

STATISTICS

Brad Hill, Chase Fisk, Charles Dayton, Kip Carlson

CLOCK, SCOREBOARD

Richard Dredge, David Dredge

Zach Goddell

PUBLIC ADDRESS, SPOTTER

Steve Oleson, Mickey Johnson

TICKETS

Mary Jo Nichols, Deanna Fairchild, Suzanne Coggeshall, Jolene Bird, Robin McClendon, Leslie Hayward

GAME PROGRAM

Kelly Bird, Felip Unker, Kip Carlson

Linfield Joseph Smith is coaching his 200th game as head coach today. The former Wildcats All-American has a coaching record of 167-32, including 112-7 in the NWC.

All Linfield Sports Network webcasts are now stream on FloSports, a conference-wide pay-to-watch platform. 10 turn to flosports for linfield video streams

The Wildcat Band returns to the field with new members and fuller instrumentation than in seasons past. 25 strike up the band

29 heading for the hall of fame

Three record-setting former student-athletes, plus a one-ofa-kind contributor, have been selected for induction into the Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame this fall.

amazing alumni

Former Wildcat athletes and now successful business leaders Steve Pickering and Dan McMillan and are set to be honored at Homecoming with alumni awards.

WILDCAT SPOTLIGHT

ENJOYING every second of it

Second-generation Wildcat Jake Wallace is enjoying the same great Linfield football experiences as his father did 30 years ago

by Kalina zagyva ’29

For Linfield University football player Jake Wallace, effort is a prized virtue both on and off the field. Wallace believes that it’s one of the team’s greatest strengths, alongside an overwhelming sense of unity and grit. Effort also stands as one of the core ideals that Wallace holds in his everyday life, causing the aspects of football and personality to blend.

For someone who has devoted much of his life to football, the 6-foot-3, 230-pound senior certainly understands how much effort must be put forth in order to secure and maintain a regular role at tight end. This notoriously arduous offensive position requires a hybrid of skills such as a strong blocking ability, route-running efficiency and phenomenal passcatching skills, combined with a high level of football intelligence and physical toughness. Being a tight end is no easy task.

Similarly, Jake’s father, Jeff Wallace, once occupied an offensive role on Linfield’s football team in the mid-’90s, causing Jake to be a Linfield Wildcat all his life. Going all the way back to kindergarten, Jeff was Jake’s primary inspiration for beginning the sport and instructed him as an offensive tackle since the fourth grade.

“My dad taught me everything I know,” says Jake, “including my love for the game.”

As Jake’s long-time coach, Jeff believes that “Jake’s greatest strengths are his relentless competitiveness, strong work ethic, unwavering dedication, and deep sense of loyalty, qualities that define him both on and off the field.”

While Jeff’s time as a Wildcat was not the exclusive reason Jake chose to attend Linfield, the quality of experience his father enjoyed while at Linfield was notably a large motivation.

Jake firmly believes in the program motto of “Team, Excellence, Attitude and Class,” passionately stating that it “embodies Linfield football.”

The motto, Jake says, is a guide for “how to act every day, on and off the field.”

Not surprisingly, Jeff continues to live by the same values, even years after his playing days at Linfield ended. “The core principles that have always defined this program are still going strong,” he says.

Jake notes that his own experiences have helped him to develop several characteristics, including how to aim “to be a better person and a better teammate.” It seems the refreshing take of Linfield’s football and morality going hand in hand and is a mindset that runs across generations.

Even at times when he is not representing the program, Jake Wallace holds the program mindset close to his heart. He notes that the foundation of Linfield football is built on a sense of brotherhood and the fact that each team member consistently pushes others to be better. The dynamic runs on the very idea of togetherness. Without a bond among players there is no team. Wallace is happy to report that class or position status among players does not interfere with the unity and performance of the team.

With his time left at Linfield now fleeting, Wallace hopes to see more wins on the field and a continued development of the team.

Wallace has faced physical obstacles to get to the status of where he is now. Late in high school, he entirely blew out his knee during a football game, causing a sudden lack of practice and playing time. Like the persevering player he is, Wallace immediately rose to continue the game, only to later discover the degree of the ligament damage. Looking back on the taxing time, Wallace remembers his recovery “was tough at first, but it taught me to push harder for my goals and go after things that I want.”

Not only did his family inspire Wallace to pursue football, but they also inspired him to take on finance and accounting. His father, aunt, and uncle are all involved in this line of work. Needless to say, Jake became highly interested in that field himself. Once he completes his bachelor’s degree in the spring, Wallace plans to immediately jump into the world of business. allace enjoys the thrill of his final football season at Linfield, he continues to hold the values of effort, grit and unity close to his heart. Thinking back on his experience in the sport, he says “it makes me cherish my time on the field more since it’s coming to an end soon.” He says his experiences have allowed him to “learn how to enjoy every second of it.” His football journey taught him to recognize and appreciate the precious moments he has been granted, especially as his time on Linfield’s team draws to a close.

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PACIFIC GAME NOTES

THE SERIES BETWEEN LINFIELD AND PACIFIC dates to 1897, with Linfield holding a 52-24-4 advantage. The Wildcats have won the last 16 games in the series, including a 68-28 win in Forest Grove in 2023. That was the fifth-highest combined score in Linfield football history … the last meeting in McMinnville was the Wildcats’ 42-27 win in 2023 … The Boxers’ last victory was in 1988, by a score of 38-24 in Forest Grove. The teams did not meet between 1990 and 2010 as Pacific dropped football after the 1991 season (the schools did not meet in 1991) then resumed the series in 2010. … The first meeting between the schools was November 13, 1897, with then-McMinnville College taking a 12-4 win in Forest Grove. Pacific then went 19-3-3 in the series through the 1950 season. After the teams traded wins through the 1950s, Linfield has won 42 of the last 44 games dating back to 1960 … Even with that gap from 1991 through 2009, the series with Pacific is Linfield’s third-most-played with 80 games prior to 2025, trailing Willamette (96 games through 2024) and Lewis & Clark (89 games through 2024) … One of the stranger scores in Linfield’s football history came against Pacific in 1984, with the Wildcats winning 2-0 in McMinnville … Linfield has a 26-9-4 record in games played in McMinnville and a 26-15 edge in games played in Forest Grove … Pacific’s last win in McMinnville came in 1954 by a 20-0 score … Linfield’s widest margin of victory was 67 points in 2015 in McMinnville, a 77-10 win; the Wildcats’ widest margin in Forest Grove was 46 points, 46-0 in 1961. Pacific’s widest margin of victory was 39 points, 39-0 in 1903 in Forest Grove. The Boxers’ widest margin in McMinnville was 32 points, 32-0 in 1952.

LINFIELD HAS AN ALL-TIME HOMECOMING RECORD of 72-203. In Homecoming games against Pacific, the Wildcats are 7-3-2. The most recent game was a 66-14 victory in 2010 and the first was a 0-0 tie in 1927… Homecoming began at Linfield in 1922, the first season football returned to the school after a 16-year absence; it became an annual event in 1927 – including a 1928 “Reunion” game in Portland … Linfield has won 27 straight Homecoming games, the longest skein of Homecoming wins in school history. The last defeat was a 20-13 loss to Eastern Oregon in 1996.

THE STREAK NOW SITS AT 68 SEASONS, having started in 1956. By beating Puget Sound 62-13 in the seventh game of the 2024 season, Linfield guaranteed it would extend the longest streak of winning seasons in college football history at any level; during The Streak, Linfield is 556-124-10 for a winning percentage of .813. Linfield’s record at home during The Streak is 301-46-4 (.863), and at Maxwell Field it is 298-46-4 (.862) … Linfield’s Northwest Conference record during The Streak is 289-33-5 (.891). In all league games during The Streak, it is 340-45-5 (.878), which includes games from 1985-1995 when the NWC schools were part of the Columbia Football Association.

2025 IS LINFIELD’S 110TH SEASON of football, dating back to 1896. The Wildcats’ all-time record is 660-275-28 (.700) … Linfield’s all-time home record is 367-95-16 (.785), including a Maxwell Field record of 347-83-11 (.799) … Linfield’s all-time NWC record is 324-112-11 (.737) in 84 seasons dating back to the conference’s initial formation in 1926. In all league games, it is 375-124-11 (.746), which includes games from 1985-1995 when the NWC schools were part of the Columbia Football Association … Linfield has had unbeaten, untied regular seasons 22 times; the most recent was a 9-0 record in 2022 and the first was a 1-0 record in 1900.

SINCE THE START OF THE 2009 SEASON, Linfield is 150-23 (.867) overall, 129-10 (.928) in the regular season, 82-7 (.921) at home and 98-3 (.970) in NWC games … In that time, Linfield has won 13 NWC titles; 12 of those have been outright titles,

last meeting: november 2, 2024 Linfield 68, Pacific 28

The Wildcats turned in their best all-around performance of the season at Hanson Stadium, forcing six Boxer turnovers and holding Division III’s top rusher to his lowest offensive output.

Linfield linebacker Blake Rybar finished with a game-high nine tackles, including four assisted. Johnny Miller added seven stops and a pass breakup. Alex Frazier-Dow, Connor Stevens and Kenyon Johnson all finished with five tackles. Jett Searle, Colby Kalaukoa, Cutter Hillock and Caiden Biege-Wetherbee each came away with interceptions in the game.

Offensively, Blake Eaton passed for 182 yards and three touchdowns. Caleb Woodcock caught two touchdowns among his three receptions covering 84 yards.

Linfield put the game out of reach in the second quarter, scoring the game’s first 38 points against a shell-shocked Pacific defense. Eaton and backup quarterback Luke McNabb combined for two rushing touchdowns in the opening two quarters and combined for three TD passes, including two that went into the hands of Caleb Woodcock in the final two minutes of the half.

Linfield special teams played a key role in the first-half landslide. McClain Stoneking returned two punts for 103 yards, including a 64-yard return for a TD at the 9:18 mark of the second quarter that made the score 28-0. Stoneking added a pair of kickoff returns, including a nifty 27-yard return.

Linfield’s defense put the brakes Pacific tailback Brody Bantolina, who entered the game leading NCAA Division III in rushing. Bantolina was held to 21 first-half yards on 11 carries. He ended with 66 yards, his first game with less than 90 yards rushing.

including 2024 … During that span, Linfield is 21-13 (.618) in the postseason. Since 2009, Linfield has recorded seven unbeaten regular seasons.

JOSEPH SMITH IS IN HIS 20TH YEAR as Linfield’s head coach; this week’s game vs. Pacific will mark his 200th game as head coach of the Wildcats … Smith has an overall record of 167-32 (.839), which is the highest winning percentage of any head coach in Wildcat football history … Smith’s record includes marks of 146-19 (.885) in the regular season, 112-7 (.941) in Northwest Conference games, 92-11 (.893) at home and 21-13 (.618) in the postseason … During Smith’s tenure, Linfield has won 13 NWC titles; 12 of those have been outright, including 2024 … During Smith’s tenure, Linfield has put together 7 unbeaten regular seasons.

HEAD COACH JOSEPH SMITH

exceeding expectations

KIn 20 seasons as head coach, Joseph Smith has raised the bar even higher than the legends who came before him nown for a string of consecutive winning seasons that stretches back to 1956 as well as a bevy of conference and national championships, it seems not just anyone is capable of matching the high standards set forth by the Linfield football program.

Now in his 20th season as Linfield head coach, Joseph Smith developed his coaching persona in stages. It took root through an All-America playing career under Hall of Fame coach Ad Rutschman, then blossomed as a defensive coordinator on the 2004 NCAA Division III title-winning team. When Smith succeeded Jay Locey as head coach in 2006, he was more than ready to continue – and ultimately exceed – the winning standards set before him.

Smith owns a career record of 167-32, making him among the most successful program leaders in Division III. His career winning percentage of .838 tops the list of Linfield coaches, is third-best among active Division III coaches and stands 14th all-time across all three NCAA divisions. Perhaps even more remarkable is Smith’s glossy 112-7 career record versus conference opponents, a success rate of 94 percent.

A 13-time Northwest Conference Coach of the Year, Smith has guided the Wildcats to a 13 NWC championships, 13 NCAA playoff appearances and seven unbeaten regular seasons. In 2014, he received national acclaim when he was named the NCAA Division III Coach of the Year.

Smith served as an assistant at Linfield for 13 years, including seven as defensive coordinator from 1999 to 2005. During his first season, the Wildcats finished 6-3, though two of the Wildcats’ losses came at the hands of Top 10 teams and the other was to a NCAA Division II program which enjoyed its best season in many years.

With Smith as defensive coordinator, Linfield finished No. 1 in the NWC in total defense and scoring defense four times.

LINFIELD COACHING CHRONOLOGY

During that span, the Wildcats went 60-6 and made five NCAA Division III playoff appearances. Linfield captured the 2004 Division III national championship with a 28-21 win over Mary Hardin-Baylor, a victory that was clinched by a defensive sack in the waning seconds.

The ’Cats won or shared six NWC titles from 2000 through 2005.

Smith served first as linebackers and defensive line coach before taking over as secondary coach and defensive coordinator.

A second team NAIA All-American in 1992, Smith was a fouryear starter at cornerback and a two-time first team all-conference selection. He earned national distinction as NAIA Division II Defensive Player of the Week in the opening game of 1992, helping Linfield upset second-ranked Pacific Lutheran. He finished his career with 16 interceptions, third-most in program history, and 168 tackles.

Smith was a senior on Linfield’s 1992 team that went 12-1 with its only blemish coming in a 26-13 loss to Findlay (Ohio) in the NAIA Division II national championship game. As a player, he helped the Wildcats capture consecutive CFA-Mt. Hood League championships in 1991 and 1992.

COACHING AND SUPPORT STAFF

KEEPING TABS ON THE WILDCATS

All Linfield Sports Network webcasts are now carried on FloSports, a conference-wide pay-to-watch platform

Linfield University has joined together with its eight fellow Northwest Conference institutions in support of a new partnership with streaming provider FloSports to offer live and on-demand video coverage of nearly every athletic event Linfield participates in An annual subscription costs $107.88 ($8.99 per month). A monthly subscription runs $19.99.

Linfield students, faculty and staff with linfield.edu email addresses will enjoy discounted rates of $71.88 per year ($5.99/ month) or $9.99 if purchased monthly.

Schools are expected to receive annual investments from FloSports to build and expand broadcast capabilities and make other investments within the athletic department. Linfield personnel will continue to staff and operate all home broadcasts.

“Entering into this agreement with FloSports was a conferencewide decision,” said Linfield Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Brosius. “While it does represent a change in how our streams are viewed, we do believe this partnership signifies a positive step forward. We anticipate increased quality of our streams conferencewide, as well as programming allowing viewers to watch college sports not just from within our conference, but from all across the country. This is the direction other Division III conferences are moving toward. Many of our out-of-conference competitions already require a FloSports subscription.”

As Brosius noted, FloSports subscribers will have the capability to access more than 40,000 events nationwide spanning 25 different sports.

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FloSports expects to deliver live and on-demand coverage of Linfield events across 15 different sports: Football, volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s wrestling, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s tennis, baseball, softball, and women’s lacrosse. Northwest Conference Championship events in all sports except golf and cross country will also be streamed as part of the annual agreement.

Beyond live competition, FloSports plans to invest in original content and storytelling initiatives online and across social media aimed at elevating the profile of NWC student-athletes and institutions. The NWC joins several of its regular non-conference opponents in partnering with FloSports, the industry leader and primary media rights partner for Division III conferences.

Each year, FloSports will provide a global platform to live stream over 800 regular-season and postseason events.

FloSports is available via web, mobile apps (iOS and Android), and streaming platforms including Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV. The FloSports app is expected to be pre-installed on most topselling Smart TVs in the U.S. this year.

LINFIELD SPORTS NETWORK

Whether the Wildcats are playing at home or on the road you can follow the action via the web stream

The Linfield Sports Network brings fans live action of Linfield football games each week. Fans can watch live video webcasts of all home games and listen to live audio webcasts of all road games on their computer, tablet, mobile device or Smart TV.

The Farnham Electric Pregame Show begins 30 minutes prior to kickoff, exclusively on the LSN. Broadcasts include a complete postgame wrap-up with analysis, statistical breakdown and live interviews with players and coaches.

McMinnville native Joe Stuart begins his fifth season as the play-by-play voice of the Wildcats. A 2020 Linfield graduate, Stuart is the Athletic Department’s Broadcast Operations Coordinator, managing all aspects of Linfield’s webcasting outreach and handling lead play-by-play duties on Linfield basketball, baseball and softball webcasts in addition to football. He also assists with other sports

communications and social media needs.

Stuart began his broadcasting career as a student at Linfield, covering play-by-play for basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball and softball broadcasts as well as serving as sideline reporter on football broadcasts for two seasons.

Stuart is paired in the booth with color commentator Gary McGarvie, a twotime NAIA All-American as a running back and kick returner for the Wildcats before graduating from Linfield in 1993. A Linfield Athletics Hall of Famer, his name is prominent throughout Linfield’s record book. After graduating from Linfield, he went on to a successful teaching and coaching career in southwest Washington.

All LSN broadcasts can be accessed via the FloSports, using mobile apps (iOS and Android), and streaming platforms including Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV. The FloSports app is expected to come preinstalled on most top-selling Smart TVs in the U.S. this year.

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PACIFIC BOXERS

0 Avin Tanioka LB 5-8 Jr. Honolulu, Hawaii

1 Christian Carmichael WR 6-3 Sr Los Osos, Calif.

1 Quincy Springs CB 6-2 Jr San Jose, Calif.

2 Jourdain Berinobis-Pyne WR 5-8 Jr Ewa Beach, Hawaii

2 Everett Ratliff CB 5-8 So. Bothell, Wash.

3 Hezekiah Fruean-Lopes SAF 5-10 Fr Kapolei, Hawaii

3 Cody Lambert WR 6-1 Jr Mammoth Lakes, Calif.

4 Cannon Kennard WR 5-7 Fr Lake Stevens, Wash.

4 Byson Vasquez LB 5-11 So. Puyallup, Wash.

5 Makana Kamaka-Brayce QB 6-0 So. Kihei, Hawaii

5 Everest Rodriguez CB 5-9 Fr Kalihi, Hawaii

6 Josiah Chaffin WR 5-9 Sr. Honolulu, Hawaii

6 Joshua Ramirez Corpuz SAF 5-11 Fr Phoenix, Ariz.

7 Mackena Barcelona DB 5-10 Sr Kalihi, Hawaii

7 Bradley Kansou WR 6-0 Jr Pearl City, Hawaii

8 Riley Camarillo WR 5-9 Jr Kapolei, Hawaii

8 Kaden Huppin S 5-11 Jr Beaverton, Ore.

9 Kayden Anzaldo DB 5-8 Fr Mililani, Hawaii

9 Brody Bantolina RB 5-8 Sr Ewa Beach, Hawaii

10 Rayne Passi DL 6-0 Sr Kalihi, Hawaii

10 Keaton Smith QB 6-3 So. San Marcos, Calif.

11 Brock Amorin DB 5-9 Fr Kapolei, Hawaii

11 Daniel Hildebrand WR 6-0 Jr. Mammoth Lakes, Calif.

12 Brenton Gaches QB 6-3 Fr San Jose, Calif.

12 Keyon Mills S 5-10 Fr Pasadena, Calif.

13 Matthew Lohman DB 6-0 Fr Portland, Ore.

13 Emana Tarape QB 5-11 Jr Kapolei, Hawaii

14 Kainoa Mizukami SAF 5-10 Sr Honolulu, Hawaii 14 Micah Warren WR 6-4 Fr Tempe, Ariz.

15 Valon Boston CB 6-2 Fr Puyallup, Wash.

15 Dmarco Sanchez-Ferguson TE/WR 6-0 So. Fort Collins, Colo.

16 Hyatt Clark QB 6-0 Fr Kennewick, Wash.

16 Anden Gaballo DB 5-6 Fr Waianae, Hawaii

17 Nehemiah Faleulu LB 5-11 Sr. Tacoma, Wash.

17 Reagan Nicanor QB 5-11 Fr San Diego, Calif.

18 Adam Millington QB 6-3 Fr Redmond, Ore.

18 Noah Narain DB 5-8 Jr Gilbert, Ariz.

19 Tyler Knapp QB 5-10 Fr Enterprise, Ore.

19 Thaddeus Pruitt CB - Fr Vancouver, Wash.

20 Dane Antoque DB 5-6 Fr Kapolei, Hawaii

20 Bodan Griffith RB 6-0 Jr Tualatin, Ore.

21 Tahlen Kekawa DB 5-8 Fr. Aiea, Hawaii

21 Landen Ly RB 5-8 Fr Stockton, Calif.

22 Jackson Farris LB 6-0 Fr Beaverton, Ore.

22 Lucas Voss RB 5-7 Gr Sherwood, Ore.

23 Rylan Ma’ae LB 5-10 Sr Kapolei, Hawaii

24 Delon Harrison RB 5-8 Fr Tucson, Ariz.

24 AJ Lusk DB 5-10 Fr La Vernia, Texas

25 Brandon Figueroa RB 5-8 Fr Irvine, Calif.

25 Reily Hirata LB 5-10 Jr Puyallyp, Wash.

26 CJ Zackery Jr RB 5-10 Jr La Habra, Calif.

27 Damien Lopez RB 5-10 Jr Aloha, Ore.

27 Tristan Waterman SAF 5-11 Fr. Bonney Lake, Wash.

28 Matthew Gray RB 5-10 Fr Goldendale, Wash.

28 Joshua Self SAF 5-8 Fr Gladstone, Ore.

29 Nelson Aau RB 5-6 Fr Honolulu, Hawaii

29 Nakoa Orlando SAF 5-9 Fr Kaunakakai, Hawaii

30 David Bligh LB 5-10 So. Olympia, Wash.

30 Stephen Shinberg WR 6-0 So. San Tan Valley, Ariz.

31 Jorge de Varona LB 5-8 Fr Waldport, Ore.

31 Luther Hill Jr RB 5-6 Fr Renton, Wash.

32 Chase Camarillo LB 5-7 Fr Kapolei, Hawaii

33 Chase Aguinaldo WR 5-8 Jr Mililani, Hawaii

33 Bryson Voth LB 5-11 Sr. Hillsboro, Ore.

34 Jackson Gamble SAF 6-3 Fr Goldendale, Wash.

35 Jarren David SAF 5-6 Fr San Pedro, Calif.

35 Angelo Marin WR 5-6 Fr East Palo Alto, Calif.

36 Blaze Marquez DE 5-11 Fr Mililani, Hawaii

36 Jones Vierra RB 5-6 Fr Honolulu, Hawaii

37 Anthony Lejander WR 5-8 Fr Chandler, Ariz.

37 Pono Sales CB 5-7 So. Honolulu, Hawaii

38 Aidan Jenkins RB 5-7 Fr Wilsonville, Ore.

38 LJ Morikawa LB 5-9 Jr Kula, Hawaii School

39 Daniel Basargin SAF 6-1 Fr Woodburn, Ore.

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39 Dominic Curiel WR 5-11 Fr Hermiston, Ore.

40 Kilinahe Aki LB 5-9 Fr Kalihi, Hawaii

40 Alika Idica

5-6 Fr. Waianae, Hawaii

42 Tyler Johansen DE 6-3 So. Montesano, Wash.

43 Matt Diaz LB 5-11 So. Mount Vernon, Wash.

44 Sebastian Weeks-Lapinad DE 6-3 Fr Kaneohe, Hawaii

45 Josh Meros LB 6-1 So. Cashmere, Wash.

46 Thad Krumbah K/P 6-1 Fr Milton-Freewater, Ore.

48 Vincent Joanes SAF 5-7 Fr Kahili, Hawaii / McKay

49 Kaleo Gallen K 5-9 Jr Haliimaile, Hawaii

50 Sean Fujimoto LB 5-10 Fr Waipahu, Hawaii

50 Matthias Posini OL 6-1 Fr Bingen, Wash.

51 Isaac Ahmed K 5-10 So. Menifee, Calif.

52 Ahmed Bandora DE 5-11 Fr Cape Town, South Africa

52 Blaze Manley OL 5-9 Fr Kapolei, Hawaii

53 Kevin Ilano OL 5-10 Fr Simi Valley, Calif. Valley

54 Kaimana Ancheta DE 5-10 Fr San Mateo, Calif.

54 Conner McCarty OL 5-11 Sr Happy Valley, Ore.

55 Jimmy Green LB 6-1 Jr Fairfield, Calif.

55 Noah Navalta OL 5-9 Fr Kapa’a, Hawaii

56 Spyre Nelson LB 6-0 Sr Grand Ronde, Ore.

56 Keale Valenzuela-Conte OL 6-0 Jr. Kohala, Hawaii

57 Mark Williams LB - Fr Vancouver, Wash.

58 Kanale Coelho OL 5-9 Jr Waianae, Hawaii

60 Jaimen David LB 5-6 Jr San Pedro, Calif.

61 Tyce Kaden Pacheco OL 6-1 Sr Hilo, Hawaii Hawaii

62 Braxton Cottam OL 5-9 Fr Farmington, Utah

63 Eric Moananu OL 5-11 So. Honolulu, Hawaii

64 Ashton Culp OL 5-11 Fr Sandy, Ore.

67 Brayden Foreman OL 6-2 Sr Monmouth, Ore.

68 Jacob Barona OL 5-11 Jr Honolulu, Hawaii

69 Brighton Jacobsen K/P - Fr Gresham, Ore.

73 Nikolas Valero OL 5-6 Jr. San Diego, Calif.

75 Nicholas Pogue DL 6-0 Jr Temecula, Calif.

76 Justin Collings OL 6-3 Sr Ladera Ranch, Calif.

77 Logan Miller DL 6-1 Fr Oregon City, Ore.

78 Diego Reyna OL 6-0 Sr Newport Coast, Calif.

80 Ayden Cummings TE 6-1 Fr Battle Ground, Wash.

81 Timothy Bancroft WR 6-2 Fr Mesa, Ariz.

82 Tanner Tuggle WR 6-2 So. Medford, Ore.

84 Alejandro De Leon WR 5-10 Sr Pasco, Wash.

85 Nalu Chinen-Zablan WR 5-7 So. Pearl City, Hawaii

86 Jackson Green P 5-11 Sr Phoenix, Ariz.

88 Seth Woodcock WR 6-0 Fr. Yakima, Wash.

89 Brandon Racz TE 6-3 Jr Puyallup, Wash.

94 Spencer Krussman DL 6-1 Jr Hillsboro, Ore.

95 Rhyne Nelson DL 6-2 So. Grand Ronde, Ore.

97 Xavier Walker DL 5-9 Jr Fremont, Calif.

98 Jesse Octavio-Callejo DL 6-0 Jr Rio Rico, Ariz.

99 Xeiden Padasdao DL 6-0 So. Cornelius, Ore.

LINFIELD WILDCATS

HOMETOWN

1 Jackson Pfeifer RB 5-11 190 Jr./Jr. Silverton, Ore.

1 Bubba Preston S 5-8 155 Sr./Sr. Kaneohe, Hawaii

2 Dane Meddaugh WR 6-2 195 Jr./Jr. Gig Harbor, Wash.

2 J.J. Thompson CB 6-0 160 So./So. Vancouver, Wash.

3 Brady Crenshaw S 6-1 195 Jr./Jr. Lebanon, Ore.

3 Liam Christensen WR 5-10 205 Jr./So. Fall City, Wash.

4 Croz Lehnerz WR 6-4 185 So./So. Ashland, Ore.

4 Davin Bright-Lee S 6-0 180 Fr./Fr. Nanakuli, Hawaii

5 Blaze Holani LB 6-0 225 Sr./Sr. Kaneohe, Hawaii

5 Cade Welch WR 6-1 185 Jr./Jr. Eugene, Ore.

6 Sean Emberlin WR 5-10 180 Jr./Jr. Camas, Wash

6 Hudson Reink LB 6-0 205 So./So. West Linn, Ore.

7 Luke McNabb QB 6-4 210 Sr./Jr. Scappoose, Ore.

8 Carson Mullins RB 6-0 223 So./So. Sherwood, Ore.

8 Scott Anderson LB 6-1 215 Fr./Fr. Glen Burnie, Md.

9 Max Kirsch M 6-1 190 Jr./Jr. Happy Valley, Ore.

9 Jayce Bareng WR 5-7 15 Fr./Fr. Aiea, Hawaii

10 Deacon Edgar M 5-11 195 Jr./Jr. Medford, Ore.

10 River Lien QB 6-1 215 Fr./Fr. Lynnwood, Wash.

11 Reid Gray CB 5-9 160 Jr./Jr. Damascus, Ore.

11 Ben Williams WR 6-4 191 So./Fr Snohomish, Wash.

12 Evan Daligdig QB 6-4 180 Fr./Fr. Wailua, Hawaii

12 Kenyon Johnson CB 6-2 195 Sr./Jr. Vancouver, Wash.

13 Nick Hudson QB 6-3 190 Fr./Fr. Eugene, Ore.

13 Dylan Iwanaga S 6-0 180 Jr./Jr. Portland, Ore.

14 Brandon Dean CB 5-8 160 Sr./Sr. Sandy, Ore.

14 Kai Laukkanen WR 5-10 175 So./So. Olympia, Wash.

15 Shavar Lambkin WR 6-0 180 Fr./Fr. Deerfield Bch., Fla.

16 Gavin Dalziel K 6-0 175 Sr./Sr. Brier, Wash.

16 Max Nowlin QB 6-4 215 Fr./Fr. Scappoose, Ore.

17 Hudson Hughes M 5-10 185 Fr./Fr. Stayton, Ore.

17 Caleb Woodcock WR 6-2 190 Sr./Sr. Yakima, Wash.

18 Iloa Kaio R 5-11 185 Fr./Fr. Kaneohe, Hawaii

18 Brandon Thornton WR 6-0 184 So./So. Eugene, Ore.

19 Ayden Fink R 6-1 195 So./So. Gig Harbor, Wash.

19 Eli Harrah WR 6-0 175 Fr./Fr. Scappoose, Ore.

20 Wyatt Abrigo LB 6-1 202 Fr./Fr. Gig Harbor, Wash.

20 Elijah Howard WR 5-9 150 So./So. Silverton, Ore.

21 Alex Atkins CB 5-11 167 So./Fr. San Mateo, Calif.

21 James Bethune RB 5-9 175 Fr./Fr. Vancouver, Wash.

22 Matthew Spurbeck RB 5-9 205 So./So. Sumner, Wash.

23 Paavan Bankston R 5-9 180 Jr./Jr. Yelm, Wash.

23 Aidan Andresen WR 6-0 170 Fr./Fr. Salem, Ore.

24 Hayden Eiguren LB 6-1 220 Sr./Sr. Beaverton, Ore.

24 Blake Ostrander RB 5-10 197 Fr./Fr. Olympia, Wash.

25 Carter Boise R 5-10 190 Jr./Jr. Spray, Ore.

25 Ferrill Johnson RB 5-9 200 So./So. Raymond, Wash.

26 Kellen Hicks S 6-1 180 Fr./Fr. Beaverton, Ore.

26 Dace O’Bagy RB 5-9 190 Fr./Fr. Vernal, Utah

27 Parker McKinney WR 6-3 204 Fr./Fr. La Center, Wash.

27 Makai Williams CB 6-1 175 Sr./Sr. Snohomish, Wash.

28 Trace Benner TE 6-3 215 So./So. Bend, Ore.

28 Kyle Holley R 6-0 180 So./So. Wheatland, Calif.

29 Ahi Freitas M 6-0 175 Fr./Fr. Waianae, Hawaii

29 J.J. Starnes WR 6-2 180 Fr./Fr. Seattle, Wash.

30 Cade Johannsen K/P 6-8 230 Jr./So. Eugene, Ore.

30 Caleb Hall WR 6-2 192 So./So. Sedro-Wooley, Wash.

31 Julian Thomas RB 5-7 170 So./So. Everett, Wash.

31 Ryder White LB 5-9 190 Fr./Fr. Clackamas, Ore.

33 Kellen Wiggins LB 5-10 205 So./So. Vancouver, Wash.

33 Cam Mattingly TE 6-2 225 Fr./Fr. Renton, Wash.

34 Malik Dawson RB 6-0 220 Fr./Fr. Seattle, Wash.

34 Jake Feist RB 5-11 190 So./So. Tigard, Ore.

36 Trey Dieringer LB 6-1 200 Jr./Jr. Scappoose, Ore.

37 Jakob Honda LB 5-8 190 Jr./Jr. Waimea, Hawaii

38 Joe Higuchi LB 5-7 185 Sr./Sr. Kaneohe, Hawaii NO. NAME

HOMETOWN

39 Cougar Bailey DE 5-10 215 So./So. Salem, Ore.

40 Kanaan Huffman DE 6-4 245 Sr./Gr. West Linn, Ore.

41 Jaydon Kaio DE 6-2 220 Jr./Jr. Kaneohe, Hawaii

42 Connley Courtney TE 6-4 235 Jr./Jr. Happy Valley, Ore.

44 Chase Dersarkissian LB 6-0 230 Jr./Jr. San Marcos, Calif.

45 Tra Jenkins M 6-0 205 Fr./Fr. Longview, Wash.

46 Aedan Saele LB 6-1 230 Fr./Fr. Salem, Ore.

48 Tristen Waiamau-Galindo DE 6-3 230 Fr./Fr. Wai’anae, Hawaii

49 Brayden Copeland DE 6-3 205 Fr./Fr. Corvallis, Ore.

50 Lake Christensen LB 6-0 215 Fr./Fr. Ballard, Wash.

51 Connor Meholovitch DE 6-3 230 Jr./Jr. Glendora, Calif.

52 Cort Waggoner DT 5-11 255 So./So. Florence, Ore.

53 Conner Tompkins-Delacerda DE 6-1 225 Jr./Jr. Bothell, Wash.

53 Nic Fortney OG 6-2 300 Jr./Jr. Gig Harbor, Wash.

54 Ridge Huot C 6-2 250 So./So. West Linn, Ore.

55 Matua Whalen DT 5-9 267 Sr./Sr. Seattle, Wash

56 Tanner Relling OT 6-5 260 Sr./Sr. Eugene, Ore.

57 Benson Deibele DT 5-11 265 So./So. Portland, Ore.

57 Brody Hillman LS 6-3 220 So./Fr Seaside, Ore.

58 Hudson Holzhauer LB 6-0 220 So./Fr Stevenson, Wash.

59 Dawson Relling OT 6-2 250 Fr./Fr. Eugene, Ore.

60 Nathan Fillinger-Palotay OG/LS 6-1 270 Jr./Jr. Sherwood, Ore.

61 Hunter Harding OG 5-11 270 So./So. West Linn, Ore.

62 Jackson Murphy OG 6-2 275 So./So. Snohomish, Wash.

63 Preston Powers OG 6-0 270 Jr./Jr. Novato, Calif.

64 Christopher Keen DE 6-4 230 Fr./Fr. Deerfield Beach, Fla.

65 Tanner Thomas OT 6-3 270 Jr./Jr. Eugene, Ore.

66 Tristan Kieser OT 6-4 265 So./So. Sherwood, Ore.

66 Anthony Molina DT 6-1 280 Fr./Fr. Deerfield Beach, Fla.

67 Luca Carmichael OT 6-4 265 So./So. Benicia, Calif.

68 Keyz Amuro DT 6-0 300 Fr./Fr. Makawao, Hawaii

69 Jonathan Hinson C 6-5 339 Fr./Fr. Eugene, Ore.

70 Camden Ferguson OG 6-2 285 Jr./Jr. Lake Oswego, Ore.

71 Joey Massari OT 6-4 300 So./So. Lake Oswego, Ore.

72 Alex Bobadilla C 6-0 275 Jr./Jr. Redwood City, Calif

73 Howie Smith OT 6-2 275 So./So. Davis, Calif.

74 Jaden Nichols OG 6-4 300 So./So. Rochester, Wash.

75 Dylan Howell C 6-0 275 So./Fr Gresham, Ore.

75 Samuel Machado DT 6-3 240 Fr./Fr. Deerfield Beach, Fla.

76 A.J. Brown OG 6-0 290 So./So. Salem, Ore.

77 Will Burelle OT 6-6 350 Fr./Fr. Boise, Idaho

78 Cordell Prevett OG 6-6 320 Fr./Fr. Amity, Ore.

78 Axl Yarbrough DE 6-3 230 So./So. San Anselmo, Calif.

79 Tyler Alexander OG 6-1 295 Fr./Fr. Gresham, Ore.

80 Keola Correa WR 6-0 180 So./So. Kapolei, Hawaii

81 Riley Peterson WR 5-11 160 Sr./Sr. Damascus, Ore.

82 Tracey Tampellini WR 5-7 160 Fr./Fr. Deerfield Beach, Fla.

83 Chase McAuliffe WR 6-3 190 So./So. Merrill, Ore.

84 Cal Brandl TE 6-3 235 Jr./Jr. Mödling, Austria

84 Ayden Logan DE 6-3 230 Fr./Fr. Gladstone, Ore.

85 Kole Knott TE 6-3 215 So./So. Mount Vernon, Wash.

86 Jake Dillon TE 6-1 225 Fr./Fr. Tumwater, Wash.

86 Paddy Ryan DT 6-0 230 Fr./Fr. Portland, Ore.

87 Jace Swygard TE 6-3 220 So./Fr Lake Oswego, Ore.

88 Kooper Shields K/P 5-11 175 Fr./Fr. Walla Walla, Wash.

88 Jake Wallace TE 6-3 230 Sr./Sr. Happy Valley, Ore.

89 Owen Livingston K/P 6-0 190 Fr./Fr. Seattle, Wash.

90 Aidan Highberger DT 6-4 240 So./So. Sherwood, Ore.

91 Carter Nores DT 6-0 262 So./So. Bend, Ore.

92 Mitch Mahlum DE 6-3 240 So./So. Portland, Ore.

93 Camden Roofener DE 6-3 214 Fr./Fr. North Plains, Ore.

94 Cole Alva DE 6-3 235 Sr./Sr. Lincoln, Calif.

95 Jorden Reece DE 6-2 230 Fr./Fr. Kingston, Wash.

96 Xavier Orozco DT 6-0 255 So./So. Silverton, Ore.

98 Eric Murtagh DE 6-3 240 Jr./Jr. West Linn, Ore.

99 Gabe Erickson DT 6-3 260 Jr./Jr. Sublimity, Ore.

WHEN LINFIELD HAS THE BALL

WR WRWR TE LG RG LT C RT

LINFIELD offense

LT 59 Dawson Relling (6-2, 250, Fr., Eugene, Ore.)

67 Luca Carmichael (6-4, 265, So., Benicia, Calif.)

LG 63 Preston Powers (6-0, 270, Jr., Novato, Calif.)

53 Nic Fortney (6-2, 300, Jr., Gig Harbor, Wash.)

QB TB KH

PACIFIC defense

DE 55 Jimmy Green (6-1, 271, Jr., Fairfield, Calif.)

38 LJ Morikawa (5-9, 230, Jr., Kula, Hawaii)

DT 97 Xavier Walker (5-9, 265, Jr., Fremont, Calif.)

95 Rhyne Nelson (6-2, 271, So., Grand Ronde, Ore.)

C 62 Jackson Murphy (6-2, 275, So., Snohomish, Wash.)

54 Ridge Huot (6-2, 250, So., West Linn, Ore.)

RG 74 Jaden Nichols (6-4, 300, So., Rochester, Wash.)

73 Howie Smith (6-2, 275, So., Davis, Calif.)

RT 75 Dylan Howell (6-0, 275, Fr., Gresham, Ore.)

65 Tanner Thomas (6-3, 270, Jr., Eugene, Ore.)

TE 87 Jace Swygard (6-3, 220, Fr., Lake Oswego, Ore.)

88 Jake Wallace (6-3, 230, Sr., Happy Valley, Ore.)

WR 14 Kai Laukkanen (5-10, 175, So., Olympia, Wash.)

6 Sean Emberlin (5-10, 180, So., Camas, Wash.)

WR 2 Dane Meddaugh (6-2, 195, Jr., Gig Harbor, Wash.)

3 Liam Christensen (5-10, 205, So., Fall City, Wash.)

WR 17 Caleb Woodcock (6-2, 184, Sr., Yakima, Wash.)

5 Cade Welch (6-1, 185, Jr., Eugene, Ore.)

TB 1 Jackson Pfeifer (5-11, 190, Jr., Silverton, Ore.)

22 Matthew Spurbeck (5-9, 205, So., Sumner, Wash.)

QB 7 Luke McNabb (6-3, 208, Jr., Scappoose, Ore.)

10 River Lien (6-1, 215, Fr., Lynnwood, Wash.)

LINFIELD specialists

KO 89 Owen Livingston (6-0, 190, Fr., Seattle, Wash.)

PAT/FG 16 Gavin Dalziel (5-11, 188, Gr., Brier, Wash.)

P 30 Cade Johannsen (6-8, 230, So., Eugene, Ore.)

88 Kooper Shields (5-11, Fr., Walla Walla, Wash.)

DE 10 Rayne Passi (6-0, 220, Sr., Kalihi, Hawaii)

42 Tyler Johansen (6-3, 245, So, Montesano, Wash.)

LB 0 Avin Tanioka (5-8, 190, Jr., Honolulu, Hawaii)

33 Bryson Voth (5-11, 215, Sr., Hillsboro, Ore.)

LB 17 Nehemiah Faleulu (5-11, 202, Sr., Tacoma, Wash.)

43 Matt Diaz (5-11, 250, So., Mount Vernon, Wash.)

LB 23 Rylan Ma’ae (5-9, 195, Sr., Kapolei, Hawaii)

40 Kilinahe Aki (5-9, 226, Fr., Kalihi, Hawaii)

SAF 7 Mackena Barcelona (5-10, 185, Sr., Kalihi, Hawaii)

9 Kayden Anzaldo (5-8, 165, Fr., Mililani, Hawaii)

SAF 14 Kainoa Mizukami (5-10, 170, Sr., Honolulu, Hawaii)

18 Noah Narain (5-8, 175, Jr., Gilbert, Ariz.)

LB 8 Kaden Huppin (5-11, 195, Jr., Beaverton, Ore.)

4 Byson Vasquez (5-11, 180, So., Puyallup, Wash.)

CB 2 Everett Ratliff (5-7, 140, So., Bothell, Wash.)

19 Thaddeus Pruitt (Fr., Vancouver, Wash.)

CB 1 Quincy Springs (6-2, 185, Jr., San Jose, Calif.)

37 Pono Sales (5-7, 145, So., Honolulu, Hawaii)

57 Brody Hillman (6-3, 220, Fr., Seaside, Ore.) H 30 Cade Johannsen (6-8, 230, So, Eugene, Ore.)

KR 3 Brady Crenshaw (6-1, 190, Jr., Lebanon, Ore.)

Jayce Bareng (5-7, 150, Fr., Aiea, Hawaii) PR 11 Reid Gray (5-9, 150, So., Damascus, Ore.)

Jayce Bareng (5-7, 150, Fr., Aiea, Hawaii)

WHEN PACIFIC HAS THE BALL

R CBCB LB DT DE DE DT LB

LINFIELD defense

DE 41 Jaydon Kaio (6-2, 220, Jr., Kaneohe, Hawaii)

98 Eric Murtagh (6-3, 240, Jr., West Linn, Ore.)

DT 57 Benson Deibele (5-11, 265, So., Portland, Ore.)

99 Gabe Erickson (6-1, 260, Jr., Sublimity, Ore.)

DT 55 Matua Whalen (5-9, 260, Jr., Seattle, Wash.)

PACIFIC offense

90 Aidan Highberger (6-4, 240, So., Sherwood, Ore.)

DE 40 Kaanan Huffman (6-4, 245, Gr., West Linn, Ore.)

95 Jorden Reece (6-2, 230, Fr., Kingston, Wash.)

LB 5 Blaze Holani (6-0, 220, Jr., Kaneohe, Hawaii)

44 Chase Desarkissian (6-0, 230, Jr., San Marcos, Calif.)

LB 6 Hudson Reink (6-0, 205, So., West Linn, Ore.)

36 Trey Dieringer (6-1, 200, Jr., Scappoose, Ore.)

R 23 Paavan Bankston (5-9, 180, Yelm, Wash.)

18 Iloa Kaio (5-11, 185, Fr., Kaneohe, Hawaii)

CB 12 Kenyon Johnson (6-2, 192, Jr., Vancouver, Wash.)

27 Makai Williams (6-1, 170, Sr., Snohomish, Wash.)

CB 11 Reid Gray (5-9, 160, Jr., Damascus, Ore.)

21 Alex Atkins (5-11, 167, Fr., San Mateo, Calif.)

S 3 Brady Crenshaw (6-1, 195, Jr., Lebanon, Ore.)

1 Bubba Preston (5-8, 155, Sr., Kaneohe, Hawaii)

M 10 Deacon Edgar (5-11, 195, Jr., Medford, Ore.)

9 Max Kirsch (6-1, 190, Jr., Happy Valley, Ore.)

PACIFIC specialists

K 51 Isaac Ahmed (5-10, 185, So., Menifee, Calif.) 69 Brighton Jacobsen (Fr., Gresham, Ore.)

51 Isaac Ahmed (5-10, 185, So., Menifee, Calif.)

OL 78 Diego Reyna (6-0, 285, Sr., Newport Coast, Calif.)

56 Keale Valenzuela-Conte (6-0, 290, Jr., Kohala, Hawaii)

OL 67 Brayden Foreman (6-2, 290, Sr., Monmouth, Ore.)

76 Justin Collings (6-3, 305, Sr., Ladera Ranch, Calif.)

OL 58 Kanale Coelho (5-9, 330, Jr., Waianae, Hawaii)

63 Eric Moananu (5-11, 292, So., Honolulu, Hawaii)

OL 76 Justin Collings (6-3, 305, Sr., Ladera Ranch, Calif.)

68 Jacob Barona (5-11, 295, Jr., Honolulu, Hawaii)

OL 61 Tyce Pacheco (6-1, 295, Sr., Hilo, Hawaii)

50 Matthias Posini (6-1, 285, Fr., Bingen, Wash.)

TE 89 Brandon Racz (6-3, 210, Jr., Puyallup, Wash.)

15 Dmarco Sanchez-Ferguson (6-0, 214, So., Ft. Collins, Colo.)

WR 6 Josiah Chaffin (5-9, 165, Sr., Honolulu, Hawaii)

3 Cody Lambert (6-1, 170, Jr., Mammoth Lakes, Calif.)

WR 7 Bradley Kansou (6-0, 170, Jr., Pearl City, Hawaii)

11 Daniel Hildebrand (6-0, 165, Jr., Mammoth Lakes, Calif.)

WR 8 Riley Camarillo (5-9, 195, Jr., Kapolei, Hawaii)

2 Jourdain Berinobis-Pyne (5-8, 165, Jr., Ewa Beach, Hawaii)

RB 9 Brody Bantolina (5-8, 170, Sr., Ewa Beach, Hawaii)

20 Bodan Griffith (6-0, 216, Jr., Tualatin, Ore.)

QB 10 Keaton Smith (6-3, 185, So, San Marcos, Calif.)

13 Emana Tarape (5-11, 185, Jr., Kapolei, Hawaii)

Brighton Jacobsen (Fr., Gresham, Ore.) H 10 Keaton Smith (6-3, 185, So, San Marcos, Calif.) 5 Makana Kamaka-Brayce (6-0, 197, So., Kihei, Hawaii)

AROUND THE NORTHWEST

2025 LINFIELD WILDCATS

HOMECOMING SCHEDULE

TODAY’S EVENTS

Campus Tour 9 a.m., meet at the Welcome Tent near Riley Campus Center, no cost

Meet the President 10 a.m. Nicholson Library, no cost

Alumni Swim Meet 10 a.m., Linfield Aquatic Center, no cost

Women’s Basketball Reunion 10 a.m., Wilson Gym, no cost

Lambda Sorority Reunion 10 a.m., Ford Hall, $12

All-Alumni Tent 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Streak Street, no cost

BWC Tailgate 11 a.m., Ford Hall/Marshall Theatre, $35

Alumni Baseball Social 11 a.m., Roy Helser Field, no cost

Education Dept. Open House 11 a.m. Potter Hall, no cost

Women’s Soccer vs. George Fox, noon, no cost

Men’s Soccer vs. George Fox, 2:45 p.m., no cost

Volleyball vs. George Fox, 6 p.m., no cost

First Light Party for the Linfield Telescope 8 p.m., Carlton Observatory, 500 Northeast Captain Michael King Smith Way, $10

TODAY’S REUNIONS

Class of 1975: 5 p.m., Michelbook CC, 1301 NE Michelbook Ln., $60

Class of 1985: 4 p.m., Troon Vineyard, 620 NE Third St, $40

Class of 1995: 4 p.m., Acorn to Oak, 546 NE Third St., $35

Class of 2005: 4 p.m., Golden Valley Brewery, $35

Class of 2015: 4 p.m., Los Molcajetes, 527 NE Third St, $25

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CONSECUTIVE WINNING SEASONS

FOR 68 YEARS, LINFIELD HAS PRODUCED A WINNING TEAM on the football field. Holding the collegiate record for consecutive winning seasons for all levels of NCAA and NAIA, the Wildcats stand alone as the most consistently successful college football program in the nation. All but one member of the Linfield coaching staff, including head coach Joseph Smith, weren’t yet born in 1956 when “The Streak” began. That year, Linfield went unbeaten over its final six games, ending the run of back-to-back losing seasons of 1954 and ’55.

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THE WILDCAT BAND

The Wildcat Band continues to support Linfield teams by performing a variety of musical tunes and bringing a fun atmosphere to events of all kinds.

Linfield students of all majors and skill levels are welcome to join the Wildcat Band. As a bonus, band members are eligible for up to $2,000 in scholarships and can earn paracurricular credit for participating. On average, the band rehearses five hours per week, with performances on nights and weekends during football and basketball seasons.

Leading the Wildcat Athletic Band is Joe Ready, who began at Linfield in the fall of 2024.

In addition to his role as Linfield’s band director, Ready is the principal tuba for the Portland Opera and has performed with orchestras in the Pacific Northwest.

Hoping to build the excitement and interest in the band over the next few years, Ready says, “My primary goals for the Wildcat Band are for all members to have fun performing music to the best of their ability, and to continue building camaraderie within the band and the Linfield community.”

HISTORY OF MAXWELL FIELD

Linfield’s beloved Maxwell Field and Memorial Stadium have a distinctive historic feel, yet offer fully modern amenities synthetic field, a polyurethane track, stadium lights, as well as new scoreboard, color video display and pressbox. More than 60,000 square feet of artificial surface was installed. Sand and granule-sized pieces of recycled rubber give the field the necessary cushion.

Maxwell Field has been the home to Linfield football and track teams since 1928. The sports venue has served as host for 26 NCAA Division III football playoff events since 2004 and has served as the host site of the 2005, 2011 and 2017 Northwest Conference track and field championships.

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

Linfield’s first sports field, circa 1896, was regarded as “the most satisfactory college athletic field in the state,” according to published reports of the time. When Melrose Hall was constructed on the site of the original sports field in 1928, the football team relocated to the southeast portion of campus. The “new” gridiron was named in remembrance of J.O. Maxwell, who donated most of the money necessary to purchase the property. A 700-seat covered stadium was erected along the west sideline.

Over the next two decades, football grew in popularity. At the time, the college had little money available to build a larger football grandstand. However, federal funding was available for construction of college dormitories. School officials, using a creative approach, combined the two projects and the result was Linfield’s one-of-a-kind football facility. In 1947, Memorial Stadium and the accompanying residence hall was completed and named in memory of the Linfield men who died in the service of their country during World War II. The concrete, wood and brick stadium was built with a covered seating capacity of 2,250. When combined with portable seating, capacity is about 4,000.

KEEPING UP WITH THE TIMES

The most significant upgrade to the facility came in the summer of 2004, part of a $1.44 million facelift that was funded entirely by private donations and volunteer labor. The 2004 upgrade added new

NFL-sized field goal posts were put into place in each end zone, four Musco light towers were erected, and 25-second play clocks were upgraded. The finishing touches of the project included a complete demolition and reconstruction of the pressbox. For the first time, the pressbox is entirely enclosed, creating a buffer for statisticians, game operations personnel and members of the media.

RECENT ADDITIONS

In 2020, Maxwell Field welcomed the addition of the largest video board in Division III, a 60-by-30-foot electronic display panel at the northeast corner of Maxwell Field. The project was funded entirely through private contributions. In addition to presenting live video, the video board can display real-time football statistics and track results, as well as sponsor messages and spirit graphics.

Since the conclusion of the 2023 football season, an audio sources integration project was being undertaken, merging together the multiple audio feeds into a single control station. As the Linfield Sports Network evolved to not only stream live video, but also feed a live production facility serving both internal and external audiences, a unified audio system became an absolute must.

New for 2025 are two remote-controlled cameras mounted underneath the Memorial Stadium rooftop. The first camera provides video feeds to the coaches’ boxes and sideline tablets for instant review and feedback. The second camera provides a mid-field feed as one of five cameras integrating into the live webcast stream being produced by the in-house Linfield Sports Network.

ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

Three record-setting athletes, plus a one-of-a-kind contributor, have been selected for induction into the Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame this fall. They comprise the 27th class of Hall of Fame inductees and are to be enshrined on Saturday, November 14, inside Linfield’s Nicholson Library. Pacific Office Automation again is serving as title sponsor of the annual event, which preceeds the Linfield-Willamette football game scheduled for the following afternoon, November 15.

Here’s a quick glance at each of the 2025 selections: Amanda (Attleberger) Strahm ’08, softball: A four-time first-team all-Northwest Conference honoree, Amanda was a member of four straight NWC title teams and NCAA Division III playoff teams, including two that advanced to the national finals. She was a key contributor on Linfield’s 2007 NCAA championship club, and holds 12 top-10 career records and owns six top-10 single-season marks.

Aaron Boehme ’10, football: A two-time NWC Offensive Player of the Year, D3football.com All-American and Linfield Most Valuable Player, Aaron quarterbacked Linfield to a pair of conference championships and piloted the ’Cats to the national semifinals in 2009. He ranks fourth all-time in single-season offensive years and sixth in career passing touchdowns. After graduation, Aaron spent 12 years as a member of the Linfield football coaching staff.

Kevin Schjei ’02, baseball: A three-year letter winner, Kevin continues to hold the career record for highest batting average of .446 more than 20 years after his graduation. As a senior in 2002, his 74 hits established a new Linfield single-season record, the same season he received second team ABCA All-America recognition. Kevin twice earned first team all-NWC honors at third base.

Billy Maxwell, Class of 1924, meritorious service: A man who did a little bit of everything in support of Linfield Athletics, Billy will be honored posthumously. He ran scoreboards during home games for more than 50 years, helped raise funds to aid Wildcat teams, drove team and fan buses, and served as president of the McMinnville Quarterback Club. He was a fixture at most all Linfield athletic events.

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AMAZING ALUMNI

Fifty years after earning a degree in business administration, former two-sport star Steve Pickering remains “All In” for Linfield

As a student, Steve Pickering of the Class of 1974 wore many hats: football player, track & field athlete, and proud member of the Theta Chi fraternity. It’s that same energy and Wildcat pride have powered his decades-long support of Linfield, from fundraising and friend-raising to reunion planning and beyond. At Homecoming this fall, Linfield will honor him with its Alumni Service Award.

From McMinnville to the boardroom

After earning a degree in business administration, Steve launched a dynamic professional career that spanned industries and continents. He served as president and CEO of a semiconductor capital equipment and medical/aerospace manufacturing company based in Tempe, Arizona, before taking on executive roles in international mining and telecommunications. Even in retirement, Steve didn’t slow down. He returned to lead a successful turnaround of a telecommunications firm as CEO and continues to advise companies on strategic planning, acquisitions and growth.

Steve also served as vice chairman and director of the Commerce Bank of Arizona until its merger with Bank 34 and remains active on several corporate and charitable boards.

Building community, one Zoom at a time

Though he has lived in Arizona, Steve has never let distance keep him from staying connected with his alma mater. He’s become a linchpin for Linfield outreach in the Southwest, often opening his home for alumni events and encouraging other Wildcats to stay engaged. Steve has also been known to strike up connections (and invitations) to Linfield alumni in the most unexpected places, like a gas station.

For his 50th class reunion, Steve chaired an organizing committee and hosted monthly Zoom planning sessions. His team helped draw 75 guests and packed the local country club for a weekend full of memories, laughter and Wildcat pride. Even better? The Class of 1974 turned the celebration into impact by raising funds for a student scholarship.

Champions for Linfield Athletics

Steve and his wife, Ann, have been loyal supporters of Linfield Athletics for decades. Their contributions have helped fund the Rutschman Field House, the cardio fitness room, the Soccer/ Lacrosse Complex and upgrades to the football turf.

They’re also consistent donors to the TopCat Club and longtime advocates for Wildcat student-athletes.

Steve served for 10 years on Linfield’s Athletics Hall of Fame committee and had the honor of presenting Coach Ad Rutschman ’54 with his award at the inaugural banquet. In 2019, Steve was inducted into the Hall of Fame himself.

When Linfield began its search for a new athletic director, Steve offered his perspective as part of an advisory group.

Family, service and staying grounded

Now 49 years married to Ann, Steve is a proud husband, father of two and grandfather to an 18-year-old grandson.

He’s a Wildcat through and through — and this year’s Alumni Service Award is a testament to the legacy he’s built. Whether he’s building businesses, planning reunions or mentoring future leaders, Steve brings his trademark energy, kindness and drive to every role he plays.

AMAZING ALUMNI

Former basketball player Dan McMillan has risen in the finance industry to lead one of Portland’s largest companies

Dan McMillan from the Class of 1988 never imagined a job he took “because it seemed like a good company” would one day lead him to the top.

Now president and CEO of The Standard, Dan leads a national financial services company with more than 5,300 employees and nine million customers. His journey — from Linfield basketball player to the corner office — has been defined by steady leadership, deep community commitment and a mindset shaped by both the humanities and the sciences. And it all started in McMinnville.

From English major to CEO

Dan graduated in 1988 with a degree in English with a minor in mathematics – an unusual but, in hindsight, ideal combination for his future career. The blend of creative thinking and analytical rigor shared how he leads, solves problems and connects with others.

He joined The Standard in 1989, just one year out of college. He stayed “because of the people and the strong values.” Thirty-six years later, he still calls the company home.

Climbing the ranks, leading through crisis

Dan steadily rose through the ranks at The Standard, stepping into executive roles that gave him oversight of both the company’s insurance and asset management divisions. In January 2021, he was named president and CEO.

“It’s about defining a shared vision and coaching your team to stay focused on it,” he said. As COVID-19 disrupted workplaces, Dan helped lead The Standard through the uncertainty.

“Seeing our employees rise to the challenge of serving customers, even as we transitioned to a mostly remote workforce, and seeing our company continue its growth, was certainly a rewarding time.”

Revitalizing

a city and giving back

One of downtown Portland’s largest employers, The Standard plays a major role in economic and civic life. Under Dan’s leadership, the company has been closely involved in supporting the city’s recovery.

In 2023, Dan joined Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek as co-chair of the Portland Central City Task Force. The task force brought together business, nonprofit and government leaders to address issues such as homelessness, open drug use and public safety.

“As a company with deep roots in downtown Portland, we had a unique perspective to bring to the table,” Dan said. “While there’s more work to do, the efforts of the task force are bearing fruit as we’re seeing a cleaner, safer and more vibrant downtown in recent months.”

Rooted in Linfield values

Dan’s Linfield education helped him form a distinctive leadership mindset — one that values both big-picture storytelling and data-driven decision-making. With a degree in English and a minor in mathematics, he gained a rare combination of skills that allows him to connect with people while also analyzing complex challenges.

His experience as a varsity basketball player added another layer, sharpening his ability to collaborate, adapt and lead within a team.

Originally entering Linfield with plans to become an engineer, Dan eventually found himself drawn to the humanities. That shift in direction, shaped by the flexibility of a liberal arts education, helped prepare him for the diverse challenges of business leadership.

Dan’s decades of leadership, community service and deep integrity make him a standout among Linfield alumni — and the clear choice for this year’s Distinguished Alumnus of the Year.

RECENT HONORS

The Northwest Conference office announced its weekly Player of the Week awards on Monday afternoon, naming Reid Gray as its NWC Football Special Teams Player of the Week and Naia Alefaio-Foifua its NWC Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week.

Reid Gray showcased his speed on special teams, returning a George Fox kickoff early in the fourth quarter 94 yards to the end zone, giving Linfield a two-score lead late in the game. Gray earned the NWC Special Teams Athlete of the Week honors for the first time in his career.

In the Wildcats’ 35-17 victory over their Yamhill County rivals, Gray led the team with 135 all-purpose yards. The junior from Damascus also recorded four tackles and two pass breakups on the defensive side of the ball. His 94-yard return equaled former All-American Gary McGarvie for the eighthlongest kickoff return in Linfield football history, and the program’s longest since 2006.

An exercise science major, he is the son of Lyn and Ryan Gray.

For Alefaio-Foifua, it’s the second time in her young career that she’s earned the defensive honor, consistently ranking as

NWC weekly recognition

one of the top liberos in the region. Ranking No. 2 in the NWC in digs at 4.53, she tallied 56 digs in 12 sets played, while adding a pair of aces from behind the service line against Willamette. Majoring in management, Alefaio-Foifua is the daughter of Chante Alefaio & Deshawn Foifua.