Pella Christian Eagles (Pella, IA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Pella Dutch (Pella, IA), 53-41 in a league bout.

With the victory, Pella Christian upgrades its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Eagles host Knoxville (Knoxville, IA) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Monday, January 9. The Panthers come into the bout with a record of 7-1. Knoxville won 55-51 in their recent non-league bout against Albia (Albia, IA)

Next up, the Dutch play the Prairie City-Monroe Mustangs (Monroe, IA) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 9. Pella will attempt to upgrade on its 5-3 season record. The Mustangs come into the bout with a 3-7 record after their 62-48 league loss to South Hamilton (Jewell, IA).