The Pella Christian Eagles tipped the visiting Pella Dutch basketball team by a final score of 59-54 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Knoxville Panthers (Knoxville, IA) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 8. Pella Christian will attempt to move on its 6-2 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 6-3 record after their 56-44 league win over Albia (Albia, IA).

With the defeat, Pella moves to 5-4 on the year. The Dutch host Indianola (Indianola, IA) to face the Indians in a Little Hawkeye game on Tuesday, January 9. The Indians enter the game with a record of 0-8. Indianola lost 83-36 in their recent non-league game against Johnston (Johnston, IA)