Nieuwsma Wins Championship At Pella Invitational Wrestling
Pella’s Les Nieuwsma captured the 112 pound class title for the third straight year, defeating Norwalk’s Craig McKee 9-7 after earlier pinning Eddyville’s Haines and a 21-0 win over Cardinal’s Schmidt. Norwalk won the team title, with Oskaloosa and Cardinal following. Pella finished sixth. Other Pella placers included Murtha, De Jong, Van Dusseldorp, and Cogley in various weights, with Bergs and Dukes also noted. Pella's JV swept all four matches. next action is at Chariton and South Tama.
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Pella Wrestler Clinches Third Straight Title at Invitational
Jaycees honored Pella High wrestler Les Nieuwsma as player of the week after winning his third consecutive title at the Pella Invitational Wrestling Tournament. Nieuwsma, at 112 pounds, edged McKee 9-7 in the final, after opening the day with a dominant 21-0 victory and a victory over Haines.
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Eaglettes sweep Colfax and New Monroe in week wins
Pella Christian Eagles notch 55-43 over Colfax and 62-55 over New Monroe as guards Engbers Van Zee share rebounds with 10 each. Vander Wal leads Colfax scoring with 22, while Vande Lune and Vande Ree contribute inside. Coaches praise guard defense and rebounding amid uneven shooting.
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Central College Honors National Champion Football Team
Central College celebrated its Stagg Bowl winning football squad at Kuyper Gymnasium with standing ovations from students, band salutes, and praise from college, city, and Iowa Conference officials. Coach Ron Schipper reflected on the season and community support that propelled the team to number one.
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Eagles overpower Monroe and Colfax in decisive wins
Eagles blew out Monroe 108-55 on Friday and toppled Colfax 96-52 earlier in the week. Coach Jerry Nikkel praised team balance with six players in double figures. Jerry Vande Pol led Monroe with 30 points.
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Team stats showcase balanced scoring and rebounds
The Eagles' balanced scoring featured Benton Mulder with 15 points and 10 rebounds, 19 boards overall, and five interceptions. Vince Blom 14 points, Verlan Van Wyk and Dave Vande Pol 12 each, Verlan Nikkel 10, with others contributing a few points.
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Eagles dominate boards as reserves power late rally
ES dominated the boards and reserves scored 27 points in the fourth quarter. Nikkel said the defense disrupted but relaxed at times, noting 108 points is not the school record. 109 set in 1968-69 against Fremont. Earlier in the week, all but one Eagle scored against Colfax.
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Panthers topple Little Dutch in Knoxville clash
In a 67-58 victory Knoxville overwhelmed Pella High with better defense and rebounding in the second half. Key scorers included Jerry Vande Pol Benton Mulder Verlan Van Wyk and Vince Blom as Pella Christian remained 6-1 heading into the Lynnville-Sully game.
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