The Pella Volleyball team turned in a solid day at the Ballard Invitational Saturday, going 3-1 overall against a mix of schools from 1A to 5A.

In the morning and early afternoon, the Dutch defeated Woodward-Granger (21-11, 21-18), Grand View Christian (21-18, 21-12), and the hosts from Huxley (21-19, 21-14), before falling to #8 in 5A Johnston in the championship pool 2-0 in a close pair of sets (17-21, 18-21).

Pella improves to 9-8 overall and hosts Dallas Center-Grimes Tuesday (Pella Dutch Live).