(Friday, February 28; Sioux Center, Iowa) Alexa Goertz, a senior at Woonsocket High School (South Dakota), has announced her intention to attend Dordt University and join the Defender basketball program.

THE GOERTZ FILE
Previous School: Woonsocket High School (South Dakota)
Height/Weight: 5-9
Position:  Guard
Intended Field of Study:  Pre-Optometry
Parents: Brian and Shelly Goertz
Hometown:  Huron, South Dakota
Honors & Highlights: 4-time all-conference; Class B All-State Honorable Mention; 281 Conference MVP and Champion; 2024-25 averages of 12.5ppg, 3.5rpg, 2.0apg, 2.4spg; 1,227 career points
 
Why Dordt:  "I chose Dordt University because when I toured campus, it felt like home. Everybody on campus was so personal and kind. The school's supportive community, dedicated faculty, and research opportunities align with my academic and career goals. Additionally, I was confident that Dordt would be a place where I can grow both academically and spiritually, strengthening my faith while pursuing my education. The basketball program was initially what brought me to Dordt, but the loving people, beautiful campus, and faith-based education were what sealed the deal."

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.