Pella Christian Boys Golf Secures Back-to-Back State Tournament Appearances 

After ending a 22-year State Tournament drought last spring, the Pella Christian boys golf team secured their second straight trip to Ames on Monday afternoon.

Competing at the Panorama Class 2A District Tournament at Lake Panorama National Golf Course, the Eagles posted a team score of 305 to qualify for State and take second behind the hosts. Isaiah Breems continued his strong postseason for Pella Christian, taking tournament runner-up honors for the second straight meet with a 72. Also shooting a 72 on the day, Deacon Branderhorst took fourth place in the tournament due to the card back tiebreaker. Eliot Menninga brought home 13th place with an 80, while Landon Fransman finished 16th with an 81 to round out the team scoring. Completing the Eagles lineup Monday was Cooper Spronk and Carter Brand, who posted an 83 and a 90 respectively. 

The Pella Christian boys golf team will compete for the State Title next Monday and Tuesday at the Coldwater Golf Links in Ames. Hear from members of the State Qualifying Eagles boys golf team on Wednesday’s Radio Sports Page.

Second Half Comeback Propels Eagles Boys Soccer to Substate Semifinals

After falling behind in the first half, the Eagles boys soccer team scored twice late in the second half to down Albia 2-1 in the first round of Class 1A Substate 7 action. 

The Blue Demons maneuvered through the Pella Christian defense in the early seconds of the 18th minute to grab the early advantage. Albia’s 1-0 lead held into the halftime break and through the opening 20 minutes of the second half before the Eagles got their break. In the 61st minute, Ben Wyngarden got the ball in front of the net from Theo Hugen and was fouled by an Albia defender setting up a penalty kick. On the one-on-one opportunity, Nathan Brouwer beat the goalie to knot the game up at 1-1. Utilizing the momentum gained from tying the game, Pella Christian continued to keep the pressure on. The ball found the foot of Caue Bastos in the 73rd minute, who pushed it up the field to Theo Hugen, and Hugen weaved his way through the Blue Demon defense to give the Eagles their first lead. Despite Albia applying the pressure late, the PC defense prevailed to advance in the Substate Tournament.

The Eagles will get a week to rest up, before traveling to Iowa City Regina for the Substate Semifinals on Monday.

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Pella Christian Girls Soccer Falls to Dallas Center-Grimes in Regular Season Finale

A short-handed Pella Christian girls soccer team struggled in a makeup game with the two-time defending Class 2A State Champions Monday night, falling to #4 Dallas Center-Grimes 9-0 in the regular season finale. The Eagles, who were down a few starters that were resting injuries before the postseason, fell behind 3-0 in the first half. The Mustangs added the final six tallies in the second half to drop Pella Christian to 8-9 overall at the end of the regular season. The Eagles were outshot in the game 27 shots on goal to two, and had just two corner kick opportunities. The Pella Christian girls soccer team begins Class 1A Region 5 play on Wednesday against Grand View Christian at James Cownie Soccer Complex at 5:30 pm.