The Pella cross country team continued a tradition of excellence when both teams earned their bids to return to Fort Dodge and the state meet after impressive performances at the Pella Sports Park Wednesday, October 21st, which is No. 9 on our countdown of top moments from Pella High School in 2020-21.
No. 2 Pella dominated the boys race to earn a district championship and the unranked girls raced by two teams in the top 20 to place 2nd overall at the state qualifying meet. Tony Schmitz was the individual boys district champion, the first of many incredible accomplishments in his senior campaign. Pella finished the boys race at state in 4th overall, with Schmitz earning All-State honors.
Full Pella boys interview, as heard on the KNIA/KRLS Radio Sports Page in October:
The Lady Dutch placed 2nd as a team to No. 1 in 3A Ballard, leapfrogging No. 10 Mount-Vernon and team to watch Carlisle in the standings. The Lady Dutch earned their 15th consecutive bid to Fort Dodge in the process, led by Jacie Trine and her 6th place finish, Autumn Blink in 10th, and Abby Cutler in 11th. Senior Ashley Blommers was the 4th athlete from Pella to cross the line, and by doing so, contributed to her 4th straight trip to the state meet.
Full Pella girls interview:
Pella’s girls placed 8th in the final race of the season in Fort Dodge.
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