HILLSBORO, Ore.- The Northwest Conference is proud to recognize the accomplishments of the fall 2022 Student-Athletes.
Football
Linfield University ranked #8 in the D3football top 25 list with a 10-1 record and 401 points. For the full list please visit here.
Two NWC athletes were honored on the d3football All-America Teams. Linfield center Matt Metcalf of Linfield earned a spot on the second team offense all-america team. Linfield Linebacker Blake Rybar earned his position on the third team defense all-america team. For the full list please click here.
11 Northwest Conference Football players were recognized by D3football.com on the 2022 D3football All-Region 6 team. For the full list please visit
here.
First Team Offense
Matt Metcalf- Linfield- C
Taylor Adams- Linfield- T
Maclain Stoneking- Linfield- Ret
First Team Defense
Blake Rybar- Linfield- L
Kord Tuttle- Pacific Lutheran- S
Second Team Offense
Julien Sears- Linfield- G
Second Team Defense
Jacob Erickson- George Fox- DE
Elijah Washington- Lewis & Clark- LS
Third Team Offense
Blake Eaton- Linfield- QB
Third Team Defense
Chase Lydig- Linfield- DT
Kalen Davis-White- Pacific Lutheran- LB
The following students were recognized for their academic and athletic achievements on the 2022 Academic All- District Football Team for NCAA Division III. From George Fox University: Chad Bletko, Logan Candanoza, Bryce Goetz, Kiegan Schaan, and Noah Tack. From Linfield University: Gavin Dalziel, Logan Carr, Isaac Hoidal, Chase Michalczik, Jacob Slifka, and Brady Wessel. From Pacific Lutheran University: Ashton Barton, Nico Golla, Kellen Kranc, Francisco Lugo, and Nico Skinner. From Whitworth University: Mason Bertelli, Isaac Fields, Matthew Fiesta, Dillon Kuk, Derrick Platt, Atticus Templeton, and Jett Uechi. From Willamette University: Seth Beach, Christopher Brown, Camdin Dirnberger, Dylan Hall, Aidan Kuykendall, Luke Lowe, Michael Valtierra, and Thomas Wirth. Full list can be found
here.
Volleyball
Halle Hetzler (L) of Pacific Lutheran University was recognized for her achievements by the AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) and earned a spot on the Division III All-Region teams for Region 10. The complete list of teams can be found here.
The following student-athletes were recognized for their academic and athletic achievements on the 2022 Academic All-District Women’s Volleyball Teams for NCAA Division III. From Linfield University: Paige Richards and Kara Thomas. From Pacific Lutheran University: Breeze Bartle, Madeline Dawson, Halle Hetzler, and Torie Takeuchi. From Pacific University (Ore.): Mara Murphy. From Whitworth University: Joelle Forbes, Cassidy Franklin, Maddie Lee, and Eva Millan. From Willamette University: Olivia Cadien, Steele Jasa, Lexi Martin, and Shyla Sato. Full list can be found here.
Women’s Soccer
The following student-athletes were recognized for their academic and athletic achievements on the 2022 Academic All-District Women’s Soccer Teams for NCAA Division III. From Linfield University: McCall Bennion, Ellie Friedrichsen, Laney Green, Emily Hyde, Riley Omonaka, and Megan Sweeny. From Pacific Lutheran University: Hanah Cecil, Shaylin Cesar, Keila Kruse, Ella Merte, Meghan Michels, and Ellie Reardon. From Pacific University (Ore.): Catalina Alvarado. From University of Puget Sound: Kalina Cordero and Chaylea Tome. From Whitworth University: Maggie Ames, Emma Foulk, Camryn Gardner, Kalena Pfaeltzer, Kaitlyn Speer, and Bethany VanSant. From Willamette University: Ella Abraham, Rachel Compton,Jackie Gilroy, Braeden Glaser, Nina Krassner-Cybulski, and Clara Mattison. Full list can be found here.
Men’s Soccer
Pierce Gallaway (M) from Willamette earned First Team All-America Honors for NCAA Division III as announced and selected by members of the United Soccer Coaches. The full list can be found here.
The following student-athletes were recognized for their academic and athletic achievements on the 2022 Academic All-District Men’s Soccer Teams for NCAA Division III. From Linfield University: Logan Clizer and Cameron Gaines. From Pacific Lutheran University:Cole Dobson, Vinny D’Onofrio, Sam Erickson, Brandt Kelly, Ayden Lawes, and Alex White. From University of Puget Sound: Ryan Saunders. From Whitworth: Jaime Rodriguez, Tycen Santos, Eric Shaporda, and JJ Williamson. From Willamette: Abdul Ali, Pierce Gallaway, Simon Kidder, Sean Kim, Krishna LaFrance, and Jett Starr. Full list can be found here.
Cross Country
Kayla Aalpoel from George Fox earned All-American honors for her finish at the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships. The top 40 finishers receive this honor. The complete list of recipients can be found here.
The top 35 finishers at the NCAA Division III Regional Meet earn All-Region honors. Full list of All-Region recipients can be found here.
2022 Women recipients from the NWC include:
From George Fox University: Kayla Aalpoel, Sarah Pullen, Ellie Rising, and Brenna Sclair. From Lewis & Clark College: Riley Buese and Malie Heien. From Pacific University (Ore.): Annie Berry and Elizabeth Bradley. From Pacific Lutheran University: Sarah Paquet. From Whitworth University: Madelyn Buckley.
2022 Men recipients include:
From George Fox University: Austin Gappa, Caden HIldenbrand, and Alex Mills. From Lewis & Clark College: Max Aldrich. From Pacific Lutheran University: Owen Ladinig, Ryan Stracke, and Logan Werner.