The Dordt University football program has announced commitments by 33 individuals from 15 different states to join the Defenders in the fall of 2021.
Recruits from the area are:
Matthew Bomgaars is a senior at Sioux Center High School (Iowa) where is listed 5-11, 190 pounds and has played running back, wide receiver and defensive back. He rushed for 1,217 yards with eight touchdowns during his career and caught passes for 401 yards and three scores. Bomgaars totaled 146 tackles during his career with 19 tackles for a loss and six sacks. He was a second-team all-state selection at defensive back and is a three-time first-team all-district honoree and is an academic all-district selection. He plans to study Engineering or Agriculture.
Tyrell Hulshof is a 6-4, 170 pound wide receiver and cornerback from Unity Christian High School (Iowa). He caught 13 passes for 179 yards with 22.5 tackles in 2020. He plans to study Ag Business.
Tyler Wieringa prepped at Unity Christian High School (Iowa) and has played linebacker, defensive end, slot receiver and tight end during his career. He had 40 tackles, nine for loss with two sacks, one interception and two fumble recoveries in 2020 when he was named all-district first-team and academic all-state. Wieringa was also an honorable mention all-district pick and helped Unity to back to back winning seasons for the first time in over a decade. He plans to study Health and Human Performance and Biology.
