Pella Christian Girls Dominate in Regional Playoff Opener

Rachel Kacmarynski's double-double leads Eagles to 46-26 win over Chariton

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Pella Christian girls basketball team routed Chariton 46-26 in the opening round of the Class 3A playoffs on Saturday night. Rachel Kacmarynski scored 21 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in just over three quarters of action, while teammate Addie Van Arendonk added 10 points as the Eagles jumped out to a 32-11 halftime lead.

Why it matters

Pella Christian's dominant performance sets them up for a regional semifinal matchup against Mid-Prairie on Wednesday night as they look to advance deeper into the postseason tournament.

The details

Kacmarynski had 15 points and 15 rebounds at halftime, helping the Eagles build a commanding 21-point lead by the break. Head coach Jon Mumm was pleased with his team's intensity and execution from the opening tip.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Pella Christian will play at Mid-Prairie in the regional semifinals on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Rachel Kacmarynski

A standout player for the Pella Christian girls basketball team, Kacmarynski scored 21 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in the regional playoff opener.

Addie Van Arendonk

Kacmarynski's teammate, Van Arendonk scored 10 points to help Pella Christian build a big first-half lead.

Jon Mumm

The head coach of the Pella Christian girls basketball team, Mumm was pleased with his team's intensity and execution in the playoff win.

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What they’re saying

“I was very excited with our effort and our energy. We came out and took care of business right away.”

— Jon Mumm, Head Coach (kniakrls.com)

What’s next

Pella Christian will play at Mid-Prairie in the regional semifinals on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.

The takeaway

Pella Christian's dominant performance in the playoff opener showcases their potential to make a deep postseason run, led by the standout play of Rachel Kacmarynski and a balanced team effort.