(Friday, December 26; Sioux Center, Iowa) Dane Wheeler, a senior at Foley High School (Minnesota), has announced his intention to attend Dordt University and join the Defender football program.

THE WHEELER FILE
Hometown: Foley, Minnesota
Intended Field of Study: Business Administration
School: Foley
High School Coach: David Dahlstrom
Position: Tight End / Linebacker
Height: 6-6
Weight: 200
Career Highlights: All-District; All-Section; Academic All-State; St. Cloud Live All-Area Team; 17 receptions averaging 20.4 yards per catch with six touchdowns; 29 tackles with two sacks
Parents: Tony & Sheila Wheeler   
Why Dordt: "I chose Dordt University because I want to grow in my faith, pursue a high-quality education, and be part of a strong, winning program."
 
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.