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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1973
Page
7
The Little Dutch toppled Clarke 30 to 4 to stay undefeated and tied with Winterset for the conference lead. Brad Van Vark passed for 161 yards on seven completions, with key contributions from Jay Bender Gary Van Hemert and Joel Van Berkum as the offense piled up 315 rushing yards to Clarke's 67.
Pella built a 14-0 halftime lead as Gary Van Hemert scored twice and Ben Bender added a third quarter touchdown. Clarke scored late for the Indians, but the Little Dutch, led by solid defense and improved kicking, held 30-6. Minutes featured misses on field goals and coaches criticizing kickoff coverage and blocking.
Pella High honors Jim Vander Ploeg and Gary Van Hemert as players of the week after a 30-6 victory over Osceola Clarke. Vander Ploeg, 204, starred on offense and defense with a 12-yard reception and 13 defensive points. Van Hemert, 170, rushed 16 times for 125 yards, caught two passes for 75 yards, and scored three touchdowns on runs and a 68-yard pass. Teammates Joel Braafhart and Bruce Van Hal also starred on defense with key tackles and a interception that sparked a field goal drive.
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