(Friday, January 9; Sioux Center, Iowa)  Jaylee Jackson, a senior at Sioux City East High School (Iowa), has announced her intention to attend Dordt and join the Defender volleyball program.

THE JACKSON FILE
Previous School: Sioux City East  
Height: 5-7
Position:  Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
Intended Field of Study: Undecided
Parents: Heather & Jason Jackson
Hometown: Sioux City, Iowa
Honors and Stats: Averaged 3.2 kills per set in 2025 with 2.5 digs per set,  
Why Dordt: "I chose Dordt To grow in my faith and find good friends that I can keep in my future while playing volleyball."

Coach Jacki Smith Says: "I'm thrilled to welcome Jaylee to the Defender Volleyball family. Having her join her sisters, Carlee and Maddy, is really special. Jaylee is a feisty competitor with a high volleyball IQ and a strong work ethic, and I'm excited to continue getting to know her unique personality. She fits in well with our culture, and I can't wait for her to officially join us in August!"

 
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.