Soccer

Pella Christian girls soccer team clinches playoff spot with decisive victory

Eagles finish 8-7-1 and gear up for a home quarterfinal against Albia

The Pella Christian girls soccer team closed out their regular season with a convincing 3-0 victory over Grand View Christian, finishing the campaign at an 8-7-1 record.

Julia Van Zee opened the scoring in the 39th minute after a penalty was awarded, calmly converting to put the Eagles ahead.

The second half saw Taityn De Vries find the net in the 59th minute, the goal set up by a timely assist from Tori Van Zee, who added her own strike in the 70th minute to seal the victory.

A postseason matchup on the horizon

Head coach Matt Dowie praised the squad’s resilience and highlighted the momentum they carry into the Class 1A Region Five quarterfinals.

The Eagles will host Albia on Wednesday at 7 p.m., aiming to extend their season and chase a deeper run in the tournament.

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