(Tuesday, January 21; Sioux Center, Iowa)  Samantha Holz, a senior at Unity Christian High School (Iowa), has announced her intention to attend Dordt and join the volleyball program.

THE HOLZ FILE
Previous School:  Unity Christian (Iowa)
Height/Weight: 5-6
Position: Setter   
Intended Field of Study: Education
Honors & Highlights: 2024 3^rd Team All-Conference; 2023 Honorable Mention All-Conference; 72 total ace serves; 1,154 career assists;  282 career digs; led team in aces and serve percentage
Hometown: Hospers, Iowa
Parents: Tim and Jacki Holz

Why Dordt: "I chose to come to Dordt University because the first time I stepped on campus I felt a change in my heart. My eyes were opened spiritually and I could see the work of Christ through the people there that welcomed me. The Christian community on the volleyball team has impacted me and will be beneficial in my faith journey."

Dordt Coach Jacki Smith Said:  "Sammie is an exciting addition to Defender Volleyball! She has been a part of leading a lot of growth and success at Unity Christian and brings a positive, competitive spirit.  I am looking forward to seeing how she will develop and grow throughout her career as a Defender."

About Dordt
Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa, is a comprehensive Christian college rooted in the Reformed tradition. The Defender athletic program is a part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) and the Mid-American Collegiate Hockey Association (MACHA).
     
U.S. News & World Report, Money Magazine, Forbes.com, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review all list Dordt on their best colleges lists. Dordt is home to approximately 1,500 students.