(Tuesday, March 4; Sioux Center, Iowa) Elijah Gruenes,  a senior at Minneota High School (Minnesota), has announced his intention to attend Dordt and join the Defender football program.  

THE GRUENES FILE
Previous School: Minneota (Minn.) 
Height/Weight:  6'3/210  lbs 
Position:  Tight End, Defensive End 
Intended Field of Study: Criminal Justice 
Honors & Highlights:   District Defensive Lineman MVP; Two-time All-District and Academic All-District honoree; Minnesota Star Tribune All-Prep Bowl Team; Three-time State Champion; State Champion Runner-Up  
Parents: Jennifer and Mark Gruenes
Hometown: Minneota, Minnesota
 
Why Dordt:   "I chose Dordt because I want to play football at a high quality school that aligns with my values."
 
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.