Cade Welch

Appeared in two games for the Wildcats. Caught one pass for six yards against Redlands. Saw action in two games. Made collegiate debut against Willamette, caught two passes for 34 yards and a touchdown. Letter winner. First team all-Southwest Conference receiver. 6A Honorable Mention Oregon All-State. 2022 Offensive Player of the Year for football. OSAA 6A football state runner-up. 2022 and 2021 first team all-conference shortstop in baseball. 2022 baseball team MVP. Three-year letter winner in football. Two-year letter winner in baseball. Majoring in management. Son of Susan and Ryan Welch. WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? The winning football program and great academics. WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE MEAN TO YOU? It's an honor to be able to play a college sport at a university such as Linfield. I'm excited to pursue my passion of sports while getting a great education. WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY? Documentary and Film Studies because it was very interesting and hands-on. HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? It has taught me accountability, discipline, teamwork, and toughness. WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAVE THEY BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? Both of my parents because they have helped and guided me throughout my life. THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… Discipline and working hard. AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE… To be a good teammate and do what I can to make the team better. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? Working a job I enjoy and hopefully having a family.