The Pella Lady Dutch fell in a close, back-and-forth game 63-57 with No. 1 in Class 5A Indianola last night as part of a doubleheader heard live on 92.1 KRLS.

Despite the Indians not finding their first lead until the 3rd quarter, Pella went blow-for-blow with the team regarded as the state’s best, staying with them until late in the 4th period.

Pella missed opportunities down the stretch, including key free throws and missed rebounds that could have kept the score closer. Head Coach Jerod Garland says the loss stings, but he was impressed with how the team responded following an at-times lackluster performance against Grinnell Friday.

Katie Vander Molen scored 20 points and Kiara Bradley had a double-double with 15 and 10 rebounds. Indianola’s Maggie McGraw scored 33, as her three-point shooting helped Indianola take the lead and seal the victory.

Pella falls to 12-3 and 6-2 in the Little Hawkeye Conference.

The Little Dutch boys pulled ahead late against a solid-shooting Indianola team 86-61 contest. Pella didn’t have one of their signature big runs, but crept away further-and-further late, which was a point-of-emphasis last week, according to Assistant Coach Jim Dingeman.

Ryan Van Wyk led with 23 points and Donovan Holterhaus had 19.

Pella’s boys are 13-1 and remain in first place in the Little Hawkeye Conference. Both Pella teams will host Pella Christian Tuesday on 92.1 KRLS.

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