The Pella Dutch will face off against the Newton Cardinals at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Pella knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past eight games -- so hopefully Newton likes a good challenge.
Last Monday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Pella beat Des Moines North 61-57.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Newton's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They were dealt a 76-47 defeat at the hands of Dallas Center-Grimes. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cardinals have suffered since December 17, 2024.
Pella's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-5. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.8 points per game. As for Newton, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-6.
Pella didn't have too much breathing room in their match against Newton in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, but they still walked away with a 62-57 victory. Will Pella repeat their success, or does Newton have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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