(Friday, January 9; Sioux Center, Iowa)  Scarlett Winterfeld, a senior at Western Christian High School (Iowa), has announced her intention to attend Dordt and join the Defender volleyball program.

THE WINTERFELD FILE
Previous School: Western Christian High School
Height: 5-7
Intended Field of Study: Business Administration: Marketing
Parents: Dan and Sara Winterfeld
Honors and Stats: Class 3A All-State 1^st Team 2025; Class 3A All-State 2^nd Team 2024, All-Tournament selection at State Tournament; Member of four state qualifying teams, two champions and one state semifinals.
Why Dordt: "I chose to attend Dordt because I want to build my skills in volleyball and in the classroom while also being pushed to build my relationship with God."

Coach Jacki Smith Says: "I am so excited that Scarlett has chosen to be a Defender! Having the opportunity to keep Scarlett close to home is special. She understands our program and shares our Christ-centered values, and I believe she has the talent, competitiveness, and passion to make a significant impact here over her career. She brings great energy and personality to the gym, and it's been so fun getting to know her. I'm excited to continue building that relationship and to welcome her to the Dordt volleyball family."

 
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.