(Friday, January 9; Sioux Center, Iowa)  Ella Peltzer, a senior at Arizona Lutheran Academy, has announced her intention to attend Dordt and join the Defender volleyball program.

THE PELTZER FILE
Previous School: Arizona Lutheran Academy  
Height: 5-8
Position:  Outside Hitter/Middle Blocker
Intended Field of Study: Nursing
Parents: Bryan & Rochelle Peltzer
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Honors and Stats:  619 career kills, 3.0 kills per set in 2025, 1.8 bocks per set career, 143 ace serves; 2025 1^st Team All-Region, all-conference honorable mention
Why Dordt: "I chose Dordt because of how faith is integrated into every aspect of education. I love the community that is built through school and volleyball. I can't wait to grow at Dordt!"

Coach Jacki Smith Says: "I'm excited to welcome Ella to our program! She's a great culture kid who brings positivity, humility, and a willingness to serve others. Every time I'm around her, she exudes warmth and joy. I'm excited to see how Ella will grow and impact our program in the coming years!"

 
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 1,600 students.