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Pella Christian Boys Soccer Faces Tough Schedule Ahead of Postseason
The Eagles' schedule is nearly identical to last year as they aim to return to the Substate Final.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:58pm
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The Pella Christian boys soccer team is set to begin their season on Tuesday, facing a schedule that is nearly identical to last year's. Head coach Mike Vander Molen believes this will give the team opportunities to grow and identify areas for improvement as they take on some of the top teams in their league, including Norwalk, DCG, and Pella. The Eagles will also face off against familiar South Central Conference opponents like Albia, Chariton, and Knoxville.
Why it matters
Pella Christian is looking to make a return trip to the Substate Final, a feat they've accomplished in two of the last four seasons. By playing a challenging schedule against top teams, the Eagles can prepare themselves for the postseason and ensure they are ready to make a deep playoff run.
The details
Pella Christian's 15-game regular season schedule features the same opponents they faced a year ago. This includes matches against some of the top teams in their league, such as Norwalk, Dallas Center-Grimes (DCG), and Pella. Coach Vander Molen believes these games will help the team identify their weaknesses and work to improve them before the playoffs. The Eagles will also face familiar South Central Conference foes like Albia, Chariton, and Knoxville.
- The Pella Christian boys soccer season begins on Tuesday, March 28, 2026.
- The Eagles open the season with a 7:15 pm match at Albia.
The players
Mike Vander Molen
The head coach of the Pella Christian boys soccer team, who believes the challenging schedule will help prepare his team for the postseason.
Pella Christian Eagles
The high school boys soccer team from Pella, Iowa, who are looking to make a return trip to the Substate Final this season.
What they’re saying
“We'll run into some of the top teams in the league, the Norwalk's, DCG's, and Pella is usually up there. So they give us an idea of what we need to improve on and where our weaknesses are, because those teams will find your weakness and they'll exploit it. So it's good to play those teams so that we can prepare for the playoffs.”
— Mike Vander Molen, Head Coach
“And then we also have a good schedule with South Central Conference teams on it. So, we're still going to play the Albia's, the Chariton's, the Knoxville's, and the like. Those teams are close and the coaches usually know each other and it's fun to play those teams.”
— Mike Vander Molen, Head Coach
What’s next
The Pella Christian boys soccer team will open their season on Tuesday, March 28, 2026 with a 7:15 pm match at Albia.
The takeaway
Pella Christian's challenging schedule, which features many of the same top opponents from last season, is designed to help the team identify and address weaknesses ahead of the postseason. By facing off against league powerhouses and familiar conference rivals, the Eagles can prepare themselves for a deep playoff run and a potential return to the Substate Final.
