Two area high school basketball teams have advanced to the girls’ state tournament next week in Des Moines.

The Pella Lady Dutch defeated Ballard 50-32 last night to move on to Wells Fargo Arena, as heard live on 92.1 KRLS. They’ll play against Lewis Central for the second consecutive year to open the tournament on Wednesday, March 1st at 11:45 a.m. live on 92.1 KRLS.

No. 1 in Class 5A Indianola will make their third straight state appearance following their 71-36 victory Tuesday over Sioux City East, as heard live on kniakrls.com. They will play against Johnston next Wednesday after Pella at 1:30. Follow the Indians on AM 1320, FM 95.3 KNIA.

PCM qualified Saturday in Class 3A. The Mustangs will take on Sioux Center on Tuesday, February 28th at 11:45 a.m., which can be heard on KNIA.

Find all postseason basketball broadcasts online at KNIAKRLS.com and the free KNIA/KRLS mobile apps.