Cori De Jong, a senior at Western Christian High School, has announced her intention to attend Dordt College and join the Defender track and field program.
De Jong has qualified for the state meet three times in the high jump and once for the Drake Relays. She has a personal best of 5-7 in the high jump and won a state title in 2015 and has back to back third place finishes at the state meet the last two seasons.
“We are excited for Cori to join our high jump crew!” said Dordt College head track and field coach Craig Heynen. “Cori is an excellent high jumper, and she has achieved high levels of success in the event. She is very athletic, and there is room for her to continue to improve her skills as a jumper. Cori has a great attitude and she will be a great teammate. She will contribute to the team in multiple ways, and we look forward to working with her.”
Cori is the daughter of Greg and Jackie De Jong of Sheldon, Iowa. She plans to study Business Administration at Dordt College.
