Ayden Fink

Appeared in three games for the Wildcats Recorded two pass deflections. First Team All-South Sound Conference at defensive back as a senior, second team all-area. Once recorded seven solo tackles with a fumble recovery at cornerback while totaling 220 all-purpose yards with two touchdowns at running back in a single game. Participated in the Cleats vs. Cancer All Star game as a senior. Helped lead GHHS to first home playoff game in 10 years. Three-time letter winner in both football and track & field. Majoring in exercise science. Son of Angelina and Aaron Fink. Will also compete in track & field at Linfield. WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? I loved the student life and the coaching staff. Also was close to home and it felt like a great fit for me. WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? It means bringing my best to the table every day and becoming the best version of myself that I can be. HOW HAS PARTIICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? It has toughened me up and really taught me how to face adversity and to show no fear. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? I see myself fighting fires with my own house and a wife and kids. WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY? I loved my human biology class. The professor was amazing and I loved the content. WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? My mom has been the most influential in how I carry myself because through all the hardships of being a single mom, she still came out in top. THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN... Keep your head down, work hard, and good things will start to happen. AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE... To make it to the natty.