Pella Christian Boys Basketball Cruises Past Hillcrest Academy

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The Pella Christian boys basketball team cruised past Hillcrest Academy on Monday night, winning 70-42 in a non-conference matchup. The Eagles overcame an early deficit, leading 28-18 at halftime before outscoring the Ravens 42-24 in the second half to improve their record to 12-8 overall.

Why it matters

This win helps the Pella Christian boys basketball team build momentum heading into the final week of the regular season, as they look to secure a strong position for the postseason. The Eagles have shown the ability to bounce back from early deficits, a valuable skill as they face tougher competition.

The details

The Ravens captured the early momentum, leading 8-5 at the 5:30 mark of the first quarter. However, the Eagles finished the period on a 15-2 run to take the lead, which they would not relinquish. Pella Christian held a 28-18 advantage at halftime and then outscored Hillcrest Academy 42-24 in the second half. Eight different Eagles scored in the contest, led by Gilbert Flagel's 20 points. Trey Steinkamp added 15 points and Ben Van Wyngarden contributed 11.

• The game was played on Monday, February 10, 2026.

What’s next

The Pella Christian boys basketball team will travel to Dallas Center-Grimes for a doubleheader with the girls team on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.