North Tama senior Jared Dvorak, center, pictured alongside his parents Jay and Jennifer Dvorak last Friday in the gym commons after signing his letter of intent to play basketball at Buena Vista University next year. PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER

TRAER – Last Friday, North Tama basketball senior standout Jared Dvorak signed his letter of intent to continue both his academic and basketball careers next year with the Buena Vista University Beavers in Storm Lake, Iowa.

With most of his family by his side including his parents Jay and Jennifer Dvorak, the six-foot-three guard made the commitment to BVU in the North Tama gym commons.

In his senior season, Dvorak averaged 12.7 points and 3.6 rebounds for the Redhawks – the second highest of the team in both respects. He led the team in assists with 75, while also notching 25 steals and 2 blocks.

He was just one of two Redhawks selected this season for the 2023-24 Times-Republican All-Area Basketball Teams as a third team pick.

While at BVU, Dvorak plans to pursue a degree in agriculture in hopes of returning home to Tama County after graduation to farm.

North Tama senior Jared Dvorak (center front) pictured alongside his parents Jay and Jennifer Dvorak and siblings (l-r) Sarah (seated left), Lance (in Jay’s arms), and Paul (seated right) last Friday, April 26, in the gym commons. Dvorak signed his letter of intent to play basketball for Buena Vista University next season. Not pictured, Dvorak’s older sister Andi who currently attends Central College. PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER

Along with basketball, Dvorak played wide receiver for Redhawk football. He also plays trombone in the North Tama Band.

North Tama senior Jared Dvorak signs his letter of intent to play basketball next season for the Buena Vista University Beavers while his parents Jay and Jennifer Dvorak look on. PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER

North Tama senior Jared Dvorak (center front) pictured alongside Redhawk boys basketball assistant coach Laura Ridout (seated left) and members of the 2023-24 North Tama basketball team last Friday, April 26, in the gym commons following Dvorak’s BVU signing ceremony. Not pictured, head coach Ryan Ridout. PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER