Pella Christian Basketball Teams Split Up for Non-Conference Games

Girls travel to Bondurant-Farrar, boys host Van Meter

Jan. 29, 2026 at 12:39pm

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The Pella Christian basketball teams will split up for separate non-conference games tonight, as the girls travel to Bondurant-Farrar and the boys host Van Meter. The girls are looking to build off a strong showing in a recent loss to a top-ranked opponent, while the boys are hoping to rebound from their own setback against Norwalk.

Why it matters

These non-conference matchups provide an opportunity for the Pella Christian teams to face new opponents and make adjustments ahead of the postseason. The games could also impact seeding for the playoffs down the road.

The details

The Pella Christian girls will travel to Bondurant-Farrar, looking to get back in the win column after a 53-29 loss to ADM. The boys team will host Van Meter, aiming to bounce back from a 44-32 defeat against Norwalk. Pella Christian's head coach Joe Steinkamp is excited for the challenge and appreciates the strong fan support the teams have received.

  • The girls game at Bondurant-Farrar is slated for a 6:15 pm tipoff.
  • The boys game against Van Meter will begin with pregame at 7 pm.

The players

Joe Steinkamp

Pella Christian boys basketball head coach.

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What they’re saying

“It's gonna be another tough one, playing a non conference game is kind of fun and getting to play new opponents. We still have got a lot of work to do in terms of getting ready to play them with the game prep and trying to figure out what they like to do, but our guys are ready for the challenge.”

— Joe Steinkamp, Pella Christian boys basketball head coach

“It's been unbelievable to have this crowd and this gym packed on a nightly basis, and we keep telling our guys we have the best fans in the state, and we just really appreciate the support that we get from them. We're going to need them on Thursday night with a big non conference game that is going to be big for postseason seeding down the road.”

— Joe Steinkamp, Pella Christian boys basketball head coach

What’s next

Coverage of the boys basketball game against Van Meter can be found on 92.1 KRLS and on the Pella Christian YouTube Channel, beginning with pregame at 7 pm.

The takeaway

These non-conference matchups provide an important opportunity for the Pella Christian basketball teams to face new opponents, make adjustments, and potentially impact their postseason seeding, all while enjoying the strong support of their dedicated fan base.