Quarterfinal clash at Cardinal High School
The Pella Christian baseball team will take on Central Lee in the Class 2A Substate 5 quarterfinals tonight at Cardinal High School in Eldon, Iowa, with the game scheduled to start at 5 p.m. Live coverage will begin on 92.1 KRLS at 4:30 p.m., giving fans a chance to tune in before the first pitch.
Pella Christian entered the tournament after a hard‑fought 7‑6 victory over Davis County in their opening playoff game, showcasing resilience and a knack for clutch hitting that kept them alive in the bracket.
Central Lee, meanwhile, received a first‑round bye and followed it with a dominant 14‑2 win over Van Buren County on Thursday, a performance that lifted their confidence and improved their record heading into tonight’s matchup.
Junior Blake Davis is the centerpiece of Central Lee’s lineup, posting a .557 batting average while driving in 28 runs, hitting six home runs and stealing 16 bases. On the mound, he has been equally impressive, posting a 1.40 ERA and striking out 33 batters across 30 innings of work.
Davis’s dual threat as both a power hitter and a reliable pitcher makes him the player to watch, and his performance could tip the scales in a game that promises tight competition and high stakes for both programs.
Fans and community members alike are expected to pack the stands, and the broadcast on 92.1 KRLS will bring the excitement to a wider audience, underscoring the growing popularity of high school baseball in the region.