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Ewoldt signs with Wartburg

North Tama senior Kruiz Ewoldt (seated) pictured Tuesday, April 28 in the North Tama high school gym commons in Traer following her Wartburg volleyball signing ceremony. Behind her from left, North Tama head volleyball coach Channing Halstead, sister Kaeler, dad Josh, sister Shae, and mom Tasha. PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER
PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER
PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER
North Tama senior Kruiz Ewoldt (seated) pictured with her family Tuesday, April 28 in the North Tama high school gym commons in Traer following her Wartburg volleyball signing ceremony. Behind her from left, younger sister Kaeler, dad Josh, sister Shae, and mom Tasha. PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER
PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER

TRAER – Following in her older sister’s footsteps, North Tama standout Kruiz Ewoldt has committed to continue both her academic and volleyball careers at Wartburg College, a Division III school, next year.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, April 28, Ewoldt gathered in the high school commons with her family, fellow Redhawks, and head coach Channing Halstead – also a Wartburg volleyball alumna – to mark the occasion.

Last fall, Ewoldt, a 5-foot-10 outside hitter, helped lead North Tama to the program’s sixth state tournament appearance and was a first-team all-conference pick for the third time running. She was second in the division during the 2025-26 season with 3.2 kills per set.

In addition to playing volleyball, Ewoldt plans to major in veterinary medicine while at Wartburg. She told the newspaper she chose the liberal arts college located in Waverly due to her previous familiarity with the campus. As a Knight next season, Ewoldt will play alongside several area athletes including players from Dike-New Hartford, Sumner-Fredericksburg, and Linn-Mar.

CONGRATULATIONS, Kruiz!