Aquagirls Earn Another Win
The NCMP Aquagirls were back at home Tuesday, hosting Oskaloosa and winning 112 to 39. Pella Senior Swimmer Maylei Ruggles was part of a pair of runner up relays, including the 200 Meter Freestyle (29.35 split on 2:00.22 relay) and 200 Meter Medley (28.58 split on 2:18.91 relay), and Freshman Evelyn Munk was on the winning 200 Freestyle Relay (30.41 split on 1:59.51 relay) and the runner up 400 Freestyle Relay (1:11.85 split on 4:33.76 relay). Ellie Wogen was on a fourth place varsity relay in the 200 Medley (39.52 split on 2:34.75 relay) and won the JV 400 Freestyle race (5:57.92). Click here for full results. The NCMP Aquagirls return to action at the Tiger Tanker on September 24th, before senior night on Tuesday, September 27th.

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Pella Cross Country Teams Return to Central for Heartland Classic

While Monday may have been a preview of what could be coming at the Class 3A state meet, a completely different beast awaits the ranked Pella Cross Country teams when they return to the Central College course Saturday. The annual Heartland Classic features not only some of Iowa’s best schools, but those from around the Midwest, starting with 9-10 grade races at 9 a.m., with JV and varsity to follow. Pella Head Coach Doug Cutler says the #2 in 3A boys and #5 girls will have their hands full and often learn about what’s it’s like to race in certain packs and jockey for position, especially knowing that the field has more talent than what will be seen in Fort Dodge at the end of October. Find ticket and parking information here.

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Pella Volleyball Team Heading to Ballard Saturday

After a rough sweep at the hands of Oskaloosa, the Pella volleyball team (6-7 overall) will look to get back on track in tournament action Saturday as they head to Ballard. The tournament features a mix of schools from 1A to 5A, including:

Ballard
Des Moines Christian (#1 in 3A)
Grand View Christian
Johnston (#8 in 5A)
North Polk (#13 in 4A)
Pella
West Marshall
Woodward-Granger

Matches begin at 9 a.m. at Ballard High School in Huxley.