(Friday, July 17; Sioux Center, Iowa) Madysen Berggren, a graduate of Cross Country High School (Nebraska), has announced her intention to enroll at Dordt University and join the Defender softball program.

THE BERGGREN FILE
Previous School: Cross Country High School (Nebraska)
Hometown:  Stromsburg, Nebraska
Intended Field of Study: Communication: Graphic Design
Parents: Jeff & Amanda Berggren
Position:  Centerfield
Highlights: Earned all-area softball honors in 2023, 2024 and 2025 and was an Omaha World Herald All-State honoree in 2025.  

WHY DORDT
"I chose Dordt because it offers the opportunity to grow both academically and athletically. I want to be a part of a community that values strong relationships, character and personal growth, while also giving me the chance to compete at a high level in softball."

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.