Soccer Game Preview: Pella Christian vs. Des Moines Christian

The Pella Christian Eagles will head out to square off against the Des Moines Christian Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Neither team made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.

Tuesday just wasn't the day for Pella Christian's offense. They lost 10-0 to Dallas Center-Grimes on Tuesday. Pella Christian have struggled against Dallas Center-Grimes recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost meeting.

Meanwhile, Des Moines Christian came up short against Dowling Catholic on Monday, falling 4-1. The loss was Des Moines Christian's first of the season.

Pella Christian's loss dropped their record down to 6-1. As for Des Moines Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-1.

Pella Christian might still be hurting after the 10-1 loss they got from Des Moines Christian in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.