Bismarck’s Verdouw commits to swim at the DI level

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - St. Mary’s High School’s Maddie Verdouw announced her commitment Monday night to swim at the Division I level. Verdouw committed to the University of South Dakota ahead of her senior season this fall.

Verdouw has been named First-Team All-State three times, and was named to the second-team as an eighth grader.

She won the 2024 and 2025 State Championship in both the 100 yard breaststroke and 200 yard individual medley events.

Verdouw will wrap up her high school career swimming for the Bismarck Demons this fall before joining the Coyotes.