(Friday, January 9; Sioux Center, Iowa) Tavyn Sichmeller, a senior at Sioux Falls Christian High School (South Dakota), has announced her intention to attend Dordt and join the Defender volleyball program.
THE SICHMELLER FILE
Previous School: Sioux Falls Christian High School
Height: 5-10
Position: Outside/Defensive Specialist
Intended Field of Study: Nursing
Parents: Brett & Tara Sichmeller
Honors and Stats: 314 kills in 2025 with 198 digs and 33 blocks; 2025 1
st Team All-State and All-Conference; 2025 All-State Tournament team; South Dakota Miss Volleyball candidate
Why Dordt: "I chose Dordt because it's a great Christian university with a great community. I love playing volleyball and Dordt has a great program. It felt it is where God is calling me to be."
Coach Jacki Smith Says: "Tavyn is going to be a great Defender! She has tremendous upside. She's athletic, coachable, and eager to keep improving. I love her willingness to be challenged and believe she has the tools to make an impact as she develops within our program. Her character and love for Christ has also stuck out to me during her recruiting process. She is a great addition to our team."
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.
