Pella Christian is a team conditioned for close basketball games as they prepare for the Class 2A State Boys Basketball Tournament. Head Coach Larry Hessing says their tough schedule in the Little Hawkeye Conference and against select Class 2A opponents and playing tough games all season has his squad ready for late game situations. The Eagles kick off their bid for a state title against number two seed Western Christian next Tuesday at 12:15. Stay tuned to KNIA/KRLS for Eagles basketball coverage during the 2015 State Basketball Tournament.