Lettermen Return To Boost Eagles At Pella
Christian High's boys track team faces a rebuilding year with four lettermen back Rick Gritters Rod Zylstra Mike Wielard and Phil Hoogeveen expected to lead in sprints throws and middle distances Four seniors and several sophomores are named as potential scorers including Don Branderhorst Dave Rus John Van Gorp Ariyn Vink Kent Bruxvoort and Steve Roozeboom The sprint relay squad Rod Zyistra Randy Van Dusseldorp Phil Hoogeveen and Mike Wielard along with Rick Gritters are cited for early season points Jim Martin assists the coach as a mentoring observer at Pella Christian High School.
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Pella
Christian High
Dick Vander Laar
Rick Gritters
Rod Zylstra
Mike Wielard
Phil Hoogeveen
Verlan van Wyk
Russ van Wyk
Ralph de Haan
Stan Sturing
Bruce Groenendyk
Larry de Graaf
Don Branderhorst
Dave Rus
John van Gorp
Ariyn Vink
Kent Bruxvoort
Steve Roozeboom
Mike Blom
Fred de Haan
Scott de Jong
Don Jansen
Dwight Sterk
Phil Nikkel
Buddy Schutte
Dan Verhoef
Rick van Dusseldorp
Jim Reed
Gregg Stump
Brian Vande Ree
Bruce de Bruin
Robert Rus
Darwin Lourens
Kevin Nikkel
Rod Zyistra
Randy van Dusseldorp
Vander Laan
Dan Verhoe
Little Dutch field events promise strength for Pella track
Pella High boys track looks solid in pole vault high jump and discus with expected gains in shot and long jumps. Six lettermen lead a 22 member squad including Randy Van Dyk Mike L De Jong Tim Van Gorp Denny Van Hemert Kendall Steenhoek and Tom Tait. Coach Fred Anthony notes need for depth to compete and mentions promising sophomores and a improving freshman turnout.
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Pella
Fred Anthony
Randy van Dyk
Mike L. de Jong
Tim van Gorp
Denny van Hemert
Kendall Steenhoek
Tom Tait
Dean Borgman
Mark van Hal
Larry van Houweling
Joel van Roekel
Jeff Vander Waal
Harold Bevis
Burt Blom
Steve Visser
Scott de Jong
Roger Miller
Vaughn Newendorp
Barry Sagraves
Dennis Schuring
Ron Stursma
Evan Thomas
Mike van Wyk
van Dyk
Anthony
de Jong
van Hemert
Jerry Slykhuis
van Gorp
Pella High Ionic Honorees Sweep All-Conference Picks
Six Pella High players earn spots in the South Central Conference Sportswriters all conference lists across girls and boys teams. Lady Dutch star Pam Sagraves leads as a top scorer and free throw ace while Ruth De Prenger anchors the guard corps. Larry Olsthoorn headlines the boys as a unanimous first team center with Jay Bender joining. Runners-up include Kent Van Vark Jeff Naaktgeboren and others. honorable mentions tally for Bruinekool Valvoord Bosch Schuring Oisthoorn and Van Dyk.
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Pella High
Pam Sagraves
Ruth de Prenger
Larry Olsthoorn
Olsthoorn
Jay Bender
Kent van Vark
Jeff Naaktgeboren
Pella
Liz Bruinekool
Jane Valvoord
Barb Bosch
Rick Schuring
Harlan Oisthoorn
Randy van Dyk
Miss Lagraves
Winterset
Teresa Beeler
Judy Peterson
Albia
Pam Sagraves Pella
Sherri Thomas Centerville
Kim Baker
Joanie Stickel Knoxville
Joni Marts
Davis Co
Holly Godfrey Knoxville
Sue Swisher
Knoxville F
Ruth DePrenger Pell
Pam Geary
Diana Stephens
Debbie Vara
Centerville Fr
Steph Sinnott
Julie Pipe
Terri Moore
Chariton
Pam Marsh
Chariton SG
Anne Scieszinsid
Pellaiz Bruinekool
Jane Walvoord Clarke
Maria Halvorson
Becky West
Marty Rhodes
Shari Long
Knoxville
Karen Rowley
Sheri Smith
Davis County
Rosezelma Funk
Mary Piper
Centervilleickie Oden
Jodi Sharp
Karen Yarkosky
Molly Curran
Larry Olsthoorn Pella
Tom
Owen
Kent van Vark Pella
Dave Pedersen Clarke
Kurt Boyd
Ron Armstrong
Mike Haywood
Jeff Vaaktgeboren
Ike Sloan
Kno
Mm Hopson
Iron
Rick Sinnott
Mark Crall Albia
Harlan Olsthoorn
Clarke
Dan Swan
Rick Hutchens
Don Stone
Greg Mann
Greg Buchan
Marty Wineland
Dan Hayes
Centerville
Ank Reznicek
Dennis Reed
Kevin Kness
John Schmidt
Marty Sanders
Mark Wilfawn
Pella Christian Girls Track Boosted by Runner Depth
Eagleties young roster for Pella Christian High includes 36 girls across classes with four seniors Deb Dingeman Marlene Hol Caryn Vande Ree and Lisa Vander Wal leading. Sprinters Milestones include 220 yard dash 440 and 880 relays with mile relay record last year 4 30 aimed to improve.
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Pella Christian High
Deb Dingeman
Marlene Hol
Caryn Vande Ree
Lisa Vander Wal
Guy de Haan
Marlene
Pella Christian
Lisa
Deb
Caryn
Melanie Vander Linden
Christy de Cook
Pam Lourens
LuAnn van Wyk
Barb Rus
Wendy van Zee
Cheri van Kooten
Verla Menninga
Bev Groenendyk
Rhonda de Jong
Sheila Wolterstorff
Bev Jochems
Faith Menzelaar
Leann Jansen
Lois Ryken
Kris Hoksbergen
Marla Blom
Sylvia Schimmel
Arlene Pleima
Sandy Laverman
Pam Nikkel
Pam Vande Voort
Deb Alons
Car Rally at Pella Church Sponsored by YF
Cars follow clues in a mileage determined rally sponsored by Pella's Third Reformed Church YF. Entry fee is 1.75 dollars per person. Registration at the church from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded.
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Pella
Third Reformed Church
Register
Lady Dutch expect strong season as Pella girls open triangle
Coach Ron Lubbert says Pella High girls track returns all stars and adds freshmen. Thirty girls are out led by Liz Bruinekool in field events. Seniors White De Prenger Washington Thomas Andrews provide leadership. sprinters Thies and Vriezelaar also contribute. Season starts Tuesday in a triangle with Grinnell and South Tama at Grinnell.
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Liz Bruinekool
Laurel White
Ruth de Prenger
Julia Washington
Paula Thomas
Laurie Andrews
Lori van Vliet
Rhonda Naaktgeboren
Kath Thies
Kim Vriezelaar
Jenny Harmeling
Lori Wickhart
Lubbert
Grinnell
South Tama
Linksmen Young But Experienced Pella High Golf Team
Pella High boys golf starts the season with a youthful squad as last year’s top five return. Coach Paul Ostrander leads a squad mixing youth with veteran skill for the upcoming season.
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Pella High
Paul Ostrander
Four Pella Cagers In SEI Tourney Performances
Four Pella area players joined Ottumwa Card and Camera at the Southeast Iowa amateur tournament. Olsthoorn led with 22 points against Keota, Van Wyk 13, Van Vark 10. in the Thorpe game Van Vark had 18, Olsthoorn 14, Van Wyk 13, Bender 12.
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Pella Area
Olsthoorn
van Wyk
Bender
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