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Pella Dutch to Face Carroll Tigers in 3A State Quarterfinals
The #4 ranked Dutch will take on the #6 ranked Tigers in the opening round of the state tournament.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The Pella boys basketball team, ranked #4 in Class 3A, will face off against the #6 ranked Carroll Tigers in the opening round of the state tournament next Monday at 12:15 p.m. The two teams have not met before in the Bound era, with Carroll finishing the season 20-5 and in 3rd place in their conference. Pella is making its 20th appearance at state, five years after winning the school's third championship.
Why it matters
This matchup features two of the top teams in Class 3A, with the winner advancing to the state semifinals. Pella is looking to make a deep run at state, while Carroll is hoping to pull off the upset and keep their season alive.
The details
The Tigers are in their final season in the Raccoon River Conference, which ultimately led to Pella's invitation and subsequent joining of the new league in two seasons. Carroll is led by seniors Jared Mohr (14.9 ppg), Mac Collison (11.6 ppg), and Trey Tassell (11.3 ppg).
- The state tournament will take place next week at the Casey's Center.
- Pella and Carroll will face off on Monday, March 10th at 12:15 p.m.
The players
Pella Dutch
The #4 ranked team in Class 3A, making their 20th appearance at the state tournament.
Carroll Tigers
The #6 ranked team in Class 3A, finishing the season 20-5 and in 3rd place in their conference.
Jared Mohr
A senior for the Carroll Tigers, averaging 14.9 points per game.
Mac Collison
A senior for the Carroll Tigers, averaging 11.6 points per game.
Trey Tassell
A senior for the Carroll Tigers, averaging 11.3 points per game.
What’s next
The winner of the Pella vs. Carroll matchup will advance to the state semifinals on Wednesday, March 12th.
The takeaway
This first-round matchup between two top-10 teams in Class 3A promises to be an exciting start to the state tournament. Pella is looking to make a deep run and capture their fourth state championship, while Carroll will try to pull off the upset and keep their season alive.
