Pella Basketball Teams Fall to DCG on Senior Night

Pella High School teams recognized seniors, but Dallas Center-Grimes came out on top in both games.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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On Senior Night at Pella High School, the boys and girls basketball teams fell to Dallas Center-Grimes in a doubleheader. The Pella boys lost 74-65 despite a strong second-half comeback, while the Pella girls were defeated 53-26. The highlight of the girls' game was Lucy Diers scoring her first career varsity basket.

Why it matters

Senior Night is an important tradition for high school sports teams, honoring the contributions of graduating players. While Pella was unable to secure wins on this special occasion, the recognition of the senior class and Lucy Diers' milestone moment provided meaningful moments for the community.

The details

In the boys' game, Pella rallied from an eight-point deficit in the third quarter to briefly take an eight-point lead in the fourth, but Dallas Center-Grimes surged back to win. The Pella girls fell behind early and were unable to mount a comeback against the highly ranked DCG squad. The lone bright spot was Lucy Diers, a player with developmental disabilities who was adopted from Africa, scoring her first career varsity basket in the final minute.

  • The basketball doubleheader was played on Friday, February 13, 2026.
  • The Pella boys' team fell to 17-4 on the season, while the girls' team finished the regular season at 12-9.

The players

Jack McGuire

Led the Pella boys' team with 19 points.

Austin Schulte

Scored 15 points for the Pella boys.

Harrison Mullens

Contributed 10 points for the Pella boys.

Lucy Diers

A Pella girls' player with developmental disabilities who scored her first career varsity basket.

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What they’re saying

“It was a night to recognize the Class of 2026 at Pella High School, but it was advantage Dallas Center-Grimes in a basketball doubleheader sweep heard live on 92.1 KRLS on Friday.”

— Andrew Schneider, Author (kniakrls.com)

What’s next

The Pella boys' team will host Mount Pleasant in their regular season finale on Tuesday, while the girls' team will compete in the Class 4A regional semifinals on Saturday, February 21st at home against either Ballard or Fort Dodge.

The takeaway

While Pella was unable to secure wins on Senior Night, the recognition of the graduating players and Lucy Diers' inspiring moment provided meaningful highlights for the community. The teams will look to rebound in their upcoming games as they aim to finish their seasons strong.