Pacific University Athletics

As a Sophomore (2018)

• Made 12 appearances as a Boxer relief pitcher
• Totaled 17 innings pitched
• Had a 6 inning scoreless inning streak, including a 3 inning relief appearance earning the win at Willamette (3/19/18)

High School

• Played four seasons varsity softball for head coach Dennis Henderson
• First Team All-Golden League (2014, '16)
• Second Team All-Golden League (2013)
• Offensive Player of the Year (2013)
• Most Valuable Player (2014, '16)
• Softball Team Captain (2016)
• Played four seasons of volleyball for head coach Alyssa Benoit

Personal

• Daughter of Susan and Matthew Gaines
• Majoring in Education and Learning
• Minor: Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL)
• Career Ambition: Kindergarten/Special Education Teacher

Getting to Know Emily

• Favorite Movie: Charlotte's Web
• Favorite Musician/Band: Thomas Rhett
• Favorite TV Show: Modern Family
• Favorite Book: A Child Called Noah: A Family Journey (Josh Greenfeld)
• Favorite Sport to Watch: Baseball
• Favorite Athlete: Clayton Kershaw (Los Angeles Dodgers)
• Favorite Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
• Favorite Food: Quesadillas
• Favorite Quote: "Don't be sad that it's over, smile because it happened." (Vin Scully)
• Volunteer Activities/Clubs: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, babysitting, tutoring, church events
• Best Athletic Moment: Hitting my first home-run freshman year of high school