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PCM Boys Fall to Van Meter in Substate Quarterfinals
Mustangs unable to overcome early deficit in season-ending loss
Feb. 21, 2026 at 5:54pm
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The PCM boys basketball team fell to Van Meter 66-36 on the road in the Class 2A Substate 3 quarterfinals. The Mustangs got off to a slow start, trailing 20-8 after the first quarter and 34-10 at halftime, and were unable to recover in the second half.
Why it matters
This loss ends the Mustangs' season after they finished the year with a 14-9 overall record. The early deficit proved too much to overcome against a strong Van Meter squad.
The details
PCM was led in scoring by Kevin Thomas, who had 18 points, but the team was outscored 14-2 in the second quarter and could not find their rhythm in the second half.
- The game took place on Friday night.
The players
Kevin Thomas
The leading scorer for the PCM Mustangs in the game.
PCM Mustangs
The high school boys basketball team from Pella, Iowa that fell to Van Meter in the quarterfinals.
Van Meter
The opponent that defeated the PCM Mustangs in the Class 2A Substate 3 quarterfinals.
The takeaway
This loss ends the Mustangs' season on a disappointing note, but they can take pride in their 14-9 overall record and look to build on this experience for next year.
