(Thursday, February 19; Sioux Center, Iowa) Devan Runner, a senior at Pella Christian High School (Iowa), has announced his intention to attend Dordt and join the Defender basketball program.
THE RUNNER FILE
Previous School: Pella Christian High School
Hometown: Pella, Iowa
Intended Field of Study: Sport Management or Psychology
Parents: Steve & Sara Runner
Height: 6-6
Honors & Highlights: Averaged 8.7 points per game with 6.5 rebounds per game for Pella Christian in 2025-26.
Why Dordt: "I chose Dordt University because of its Christ-centered education as well as successful academic, social and athletic programs."
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.
