In a game full of momentum-swinging baskets, it was a mere free throw that sealed the fate of the Pella Christian boys’ season, as the Eagles fell to Albia last night 42-41.
After an exciting back-and-forth quarter to start the game, the Pella Christian boys’ defense stiffened and the Eagles pulled away to defeat Pleasantville 67-51 in the first round of the Class 2-A, District 12 Boys Basketball Tournament.