Pella High coach Dave Bender honored by alumni event
About 100 well wishers packed the Pella High gym to honor Dave Bender, celebrating 13 seasons as coach. Alumni players, organized by Dennis Steenhoek and others, played a close scrimmage won 70-68 by even graduates, as Bender received a trophy and heartfelt thanks from his wife Shirley and players. Bender noted a 153-68 record, seven conference titles, two district crowns, and multiple all state players while praising the emotional moment.
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Pairings Announced For Pella High Little Dutch Tournament
The Pella High Little Dutch varsity basketball team will face Oskaloosa at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday March 5 in Central College Kuyper gym. If successful, the Little Dutch advance in the 1974 tournament.
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Buena Vista Nips Central Cagers In Lincoln Tourney
Central College finished third at the Lincoln University Tournament after a 69 64 loss to Buena Vista in the Jan 4 league opener. Central also fell 86 60 to Lincoln University and beat Minnesota Morris 70 69 with Newlin scoring 18 in the Lincoln game and Swanson 18 against Morris.
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Little Dutch Roll to Two Weekend Wins in 1980 Start
Pella High’s Little Dutch beat Davis County 78 40 and Winterset 62 51 as they opened the year strong after a holiday break. Jay Bender scored 25 against Davis County, while Denny Waits led Winterset with 14 in a physical weekend set. Coach Dave Bender praised pressure defense and a new change up scheme, aiming to reduce turnovers and improve execution.
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