One “problem” the Pella Christian softball program did not have to deal with this year, nor will they next year, is losing a ton of seniors to graduation. Only Tessa Howerzyl and Abby Pleima departed after their season came to an end. Of course that word “only” is used loosely, as both ladies were integral parts of the Eagles’ success in 2015. Coach Karen Harrill says the amount of playing time her underclassmen got this year was key to where this program could go over the next few years. Courtney Johannes will be the lone senior on the 2016 PC roster, and should be up in the conversation for one of the best teams in Class 2A when their next campaign begins in about ten months.