Bradley Laackmann

Athletic Communications Assistant

Dordt University

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2021 Dordt Football

The Defenders continued their winning streak in a home contest against a first-year program in Mount Marty. Dordt won 63-21, as three touchdowns on the first three possessions of the second half set the tone for the offensive performance. Levi Jungling caught 11 passes for 152 yards and three touchdowns. The next weekend, Dordt hosted Dakota Wesleyan for Defender Days, a game that the Defenders won 45-13. It was another positive overall day, as Dordt combined for 558 total yards, including 347 o
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Defender Hockey 17th in ACHA Poll

(Monday, December 20; Sioux Center, Iowa) The Defender hockey team is ranked 17th in the newest poll released by the ACHA on Friday. Dordt moved up two spots in ACHA Division 3 since being ranked 19th in the previous poll.

Dordt enters Christmas break with an 11-5 record, winning four of their last six games. Their most recent outing was at #12 Nebraska, where the Defenders left with an 8-7 overtime victory. Four of Dordt's opponents this season are in the top 25 of the rankings, with Air Force
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Encountering God at Work

“Everywhere we go we encounter God at work.”

This phrase is highlighted on the website of Poetice, a Christian missions organization based in Choma, Zambia. Dordt volleyball senior Corina Beimers had an opportunity to encounter God’s work in her life and in the people of Zambia this summer, serving with Poetice in their Intensive Training Program.

The current mission of Poetice is to impact the city of Choma to then serve the rest of the country. Beimers spent two months abroad, helping the or
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2022 Softball Season Preview

The Dordt softball team is looking to rebound after a 21-25 record last year, returning with valuable experience that puts them in contention for a spot in the GPAC postseason tournament. The Defenders return six starters from the batting order and showcase depth in pitching and in the field.

The Defenders will return their winningest pitcher from last year in Abby Kraemer, who went 11-10 and allowed 3.28 runs per game. She threw two shutouts and struck out 154 batters in 143 innings pitched. F
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Baseball to Take the Field at Sterling

Baseball to Take the Field at Sterling

Dordt is scheduled to take the field for the first time this season on Friday and Saturday, facing the Sterling Warriors in Sterling, Kansas. Both seven-inning doubleheaders are scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM.

Sterling is entering this weekend's doubleheaders with a record of 2-5. The Warriors are on a two-game winning streak. Mickey Nunes enters with a .714 average in seven at-bats, while Eric Beyale and Kekahi Reiny-Aloy each are batting .333 in 12 plat

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