(Tuesday, February 25; Sioux Center, Iowa) Holden Koziol, a senior at Moses Lake High School (Washington), has announced his intention to attend Dordt University and join the Defender baseball program.
THE KOZIOL FILE
Previous School: Moses Lake (Washington)
Club Team: Columbia Basin Riverdogs/River City Athletics
Height/Weight: 6-0
Position: Catcher/Infield
Intended Field of Study: Psychology
https://www.dordt.edu/academics/programs/psychology-ba
Parents: Loni and Jason Koziol
Hometown: Moses Lake, Washington
Honors & Highlights: 58 hits (HS); 51 RBI (HS); 22 runners caught stealing (HS); 186 hits (club); 88 RBI (club), 39 runners caught stealing (club); Silver Slugger Award; District Champions in 2022 and 2024; League Champions 2022, 2023, 2024; NW Washington State Babe Ruth Champion
Why Dordt: "I chose Dordt University because it perfectly aligns with my goals and values in three key areas: baseball, faith, and academics. As a passionate baseball player, I was impressed by Dordt's commitment to excellence on and off the field. The program fosters a culture of hard work, teamwork, and personal growth, which I know will help me reach my full potential as both an athlete and a person. Additionally, Dordt's Christ-centered approach to education and campus life deeply resonated with me. The university's strong emphasis on integrating faith into every aspect of life gives me confidence that I'll grow spiritually while pursuing my studies and athletic goals. Finally, Dordt's academic programs stood out to me for their rigor and dedication to preparing students for success. The opportunity to learn from dedicated professors who share my faith and who genuinely care about their students' success made Dordt an easy choice. I'm excited to join a community that values academic excellence, spiritual growth, and athletic achievement."
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.
