(Thursday, November 12; Sioux Center, Iowa) James Pierski, a senior at St. John Paul II High School (Arizona), has announced his intention to attend Dordt and join the Defender baseball program.
THE PIERSKI FILE
Previous School: St. John Paul II High School (Arizona)
Hometown: Avondale, Arizona
Intended Field of Study: Business Administration
Parents: Doug & Kristin Pierski
Position: 1
st Base/ Pitcher
Highlights: Batted .484 in 2026 with 31 hits and 23 runs batted in. Pitched 35 innings with 47 strikeouts. Earned first team Arizona all-academic and first team all-region honors.
Why Dordt: "I chose Dordt because of the coaching staff, strong academics, and the opportunity to continue my education in a Christ-centered environment. I'm excited to be part of a team that will help me grow as a player and person."
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), Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC Swim), Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC Men's Volleyball) 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.
