A pair of Pella girls wrestlers were recognized for their academic abilities. Emmalee Spurgeon and Elaine Babcock both earned Academic All-State honors from the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association. Spurgeon was a first team selection, and had the 3rd best GPA of all state qualifiers, while Babcock earned honorable mention. Pella Head Coach Adam Hale says if they had a full roster, based on the formula, the team would have had Academic All-State recognition as well. Babcock and Spurgeon are the first IGHSAU-sanctioned state wrestling qualifiers for Pella High School, as well as Isabella Smith.