(Thursday, January 15; Sioux Center, Iowa) Breanna Beckering, a senior at Southwest Christian High School (Minnesota), has announced her intention to attend Dordt and join the Defender volleyball program. 

THE BECKERING FILE
Previous School: Southwest Christian High School
Hometown: Chaska, Minnesota
Intended Field of Study: Business Administration
Parents: Darin & Tricia Beckering
Height: 6-0
Position: Middle/Opposite
Honors & Highlights: Two-time all-state and all-conference selection, member of the 2024 Star Tribune All-Minnesota Team, selected to the Class AA State All-Tournament Team, played on three state qualifying teams that earned second, third and fifth, recorded over 840 career kills and 220 blocks, also competed for the Northern Lights Club and was on the 17-1 National All-Tournament Team.
Why Dordt:  "I chose to attend Dordt University because of its Christian values and education. I am excited to play volleyball at Dordt and be part of the community."

Coach Jacki Smith Says: "Breanna is an excellent athlete and an even better person. She's kind, genuine, funny and will fit seamlessly into our team culture. She has the talent to make a significant impact on our success and immediately adds depth and competitiveness to our program. She's a great Dordt fit, and we're so excited to have her join us."  

 
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.