Pella Girls Beat Osky, Indians Upset Dutch Boys

Pella and Oskaloosa split a Little Hawkeye Conference doubleheader

Feb. 4, 2026 at 12:15pm

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The Pella girls' basketball team defeated Oskaloosa 55-42, while the Oskaloosa boys' team upset Pella 68-59 in a Little Hawkeye Conference doubleheader.

Why it matters

This game was an important conference matchup between two rival schools, with the Pella girls looking to continue their winning streak and the Oskaloosa boys seeking an upset victory over the highly ranked Pella team.

The details

The Pella girls overcame a halftime deficit to win the second half 30-16 and earn the victory. The Oskaloosa boys built an early lead and held off a Pella comeback attempt, hitting several key 3-pointers to maintain control of the game.

  • The games were played on the evening of February 4, 2026.

The players

Carleigh Altwine

A sophomore guard for the Pella girls' basketball team.

Emma Walkup

The leading scorer for the Pella girls with 14 points.

Kamryn Long

Scored 12 points for the Pella girls before leaving the game with an ankle injury.

Jack McGuire

Recorded a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double for the Oskaloosa boys.

Griffin Simpson

Scored 14 points for the Oskaloosa boys in the upset victory.

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What they’re saying

“At halftime, coach told us to keep working together, keep playing hard on defense, box out, push it in transition and just work together.”

— Carleigh Altwine, Sophomore guard

What’s next

Both Pella teams will face off against Pella Christian in the Tulip City Showdown on Friday night.

The takeaway

This game showcased the competitive nature of the Little Hawkeye Conference, with the Oskaloosa boys pulling off an upset over the highly ranked Pella team and the Pella girls bouncing back in the second half to earn the victory.