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Despite a 4‑29 record, the senior class of Pella Christian baseball left an indelible mark through leadership, attitude, and the culture they built for future teams.
The Pella Christian baseball squad faced a demanding schedule this summer, playing five teams that reached the State Tournament or Sub-State Finals. With nine freshmen and sophomores among fifteen players, the team embraced the challenge, learned from each game, and finished 4-29. Head coach Chris Fynaardt believes the experience will shape a stronger future for the program.
The Eagles, comprised mainly of underclassmen, used competitive drills and internal scrimmages to sharpen quality at‑bats and first‑pitch strikes, aiming for long‑term growth.
The Eagles' season concluded with a 10‑0 loss to Central Lee, ending a challenging year for the program.
The Pella Christian baseball team will meet Central Lee in a Class 2A Substate 5 quarterfinal tonight, with Central Lee’s junior Blake Davis boasting a .557 batting average, 28 RBIs, six home runs, 16 stolen bases, a 1.40 ERA and 33 strikeouts.
The Pella Christian softball team rolled past Sigourney with a 9‑1 victory, while the baseball squad fell 21‑2 to West Marshall. Key players shone, and both teams have upcoming contests.
The Pella Christian softball team completed a season sweep of Oskaloosa with 9‑8 and 10‑2 wins, while the baseball squad dropped both games, leaving both programs with new challenges ahead.
The Pella Christian softball team edged Des Moines Christian 8‑5, with standout performances from Brynn Roozeboom, Chloe Snyder and Alaina Herdegen, while the baseball squad fell 10‑0. Both programs now turn their focus to the upcoming Tulip City Showdown.
The Norwalk Warriors posted a 5-2 softball victory over Bondurant-Farrar, fueled by Hadley Michael's five scoreless innings and Emma Banks' three RBI. The baseball squad rebounded from a 14-3 loss to win 4-3, with Kingston Lamb delivering two hits and two RBI. Both teams are set to face Pella Christian on Wednesday night.
The Pella Christian girls soccer team concluded their spring campaign with a 7-1 defeat to Des Moines Christian in the Class 1A Region Five Semifinals, yet the loss highlighted both the program's progress and the departure of key seniors.
The Newton baseball squad posted a 20‑4 victory over Pella Christian, highlighted by career‑best performances from Lane Rozendaal and Mason Mendez, and has now won four of its last five games.
The Pella Christian boys soccer team secured a 1-0 victory over Burlington Notre Dame in the Class 1A Substate Five Championship, earning their first State Tournament bid since 2016. Senior Ben Van Wyngarden converted a penalty kick, and coach Mike Vander Molen praised the defensive effort.
The standout high school guard will join the Defenders next season after a two‑year varsity run that featured 199 points and a team‑leading 1.8 steals per game.
The Pella Christian girls soccer team closed the regular season with a 3-0 win over Grand View Christian, finishing at 8-7-1 and preparing to host Albia in the Class 1A Region Five quarterfinals on Wednesday at 7 p.m.