Pella Christian Basketball Teams Travel to Burlington Notre Dame Monday

Eagles girls aim to end 2-game skid, boys face tough test against undefeated Nikes

Feb. 1, 2026 at 12:23pm

The Pella Christian basketball teams will travel to Burlington Notre Dame on Monday for a non-conference doubleheader. The Eagle girls are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, while the Class 2A #9 Eagle boys face a tough challenge against the undefeated and Class 1A #3 ranked Nikes.

Why it matters

This matchup will be an important test for both Pella Christian teams as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. The girls team hopes to rebound from recent losses, while the boys squad faces a formidable opponent in the undefeated Burlington Notre Dame.

The details

The Pella Christian girls team is coming off losses to Class 4A #3 Norwalk and Bondurant-Farrar, and will look to get back in the win column against a Notre Dame squad that is 2-16 on the season. In the boys game, the Class 2A #9 Eagles have gone 3-1 over the last two weeks, with their only loss coming in a hard-fought game against Norwalk. However, they now face a daunting task against the Class 1A #3 Nikes, who are a perfect 19-0 on the season with an average margin of victory of 28 points per game.

  • The basketball doubleheader will take place on Monday, February 3, 2026.

The players

Pella Christian Eagles

The boys and girls basketball teams from Pella Christian High School in Pella, Iowa.

Burlington Notre Dame Nikes

The boys and girls basketball teams from Burlington Notre Dame High School in Burlington, Iowa.

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The takeaway

This matchup will be a crucial test for both Pella Christian teams as they look to build momentum and prepare for the postseason. The girls team will aim to bounce back from recent losses, while the boys squad faces a daunting challenge against the undefeated and highly-ranked Nikes.