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Pella Boys Basketball Team Faces Carroll in State Tournament Opener
The #4 Dutch take on the #6 Tigers in the first round of the 3A state tournament on Monday.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The Pella boys basketball team, ranked #4 in 3A, is making its 20th appearance at the state tournament. The Dutch will face off against the #6 Carroll Tigers in the opening round on Monday. Pella finished as runners-up in the Little Hawkeye Conference and enters the tournament with a 21-4 record, while Carroll is 20-5 overall and placed 3rd in the Raccoon River Conference.
Why it matters
This marks the 20th state tournament appearance for the Pella boys basketball program, a testament to the team's consistent success. The matchup between the #4 Dutch and #6 Tigers promises an exciting first-round game as both teams look to advance in the 3A bracket.
The details
Pella knocked off Fairfield, Washington, and Keokuk in the substate bracket to reach the state tournament. Carroll defeated Perry, Saydel, and Sioux Center by narrow margins to earn its spot in the final eight. The two teams have not met previously under head coach Brent Blum's tenure.
- The state tournament game is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2026.
- Live pregame coverage on 92.1 KRLS begins at 11:45 a.m.
The players
Pella Boys Basketball Team
The #4 ranked 3A boys basketball team making its 20th state tournament appearance.
Carroll Tigers
The #6 ranked 3A boys basketball team making its state tournament appearance after finishing 3rd in the Raccoon River Conference.
Brent Blum
The head coach of the Pella boys basketball team.
What’s next
The winner of the Pella vs. Carroll matchup will advance to the quarterfinal round of the 3A state tournament on Tuesday.
The takeaway
The Pella boys basketball team's 20th state tournament appearance showcases the program's sustained excellence, as they look to make a deep run in the 3A bracket against a tough Carroll squad in the opening round.
