Pella Christian Spring Sports Update - 4-1-26

Girls Track and Field Takes Second, Boys Qualify for Drake Relays

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:58pm

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The Pella Christian girls track and field team took second place at the Davis County Relays, winning five events. On the boys side, Adam Kacmarynski qualified for the Drake Relays in the 100m dash, and the Eagles had several other top finishes at the Chariton Early Bird meet.

Why it matters

Pella Christian's spring sports teams are off to a strong start, with the girls track and field squad showing depth and the boys track team sending a qualifier to the prestigious Drake Relays. These early season results indicate the potential for successful seasons ahead for both programs.

The details

The Pella Christian girls track and field team scored 97 points to take second place at the Davis County Relays. They swept the top four spots in the 100m dash and the top three spots in the 200m dash. The Eagles also won the 4x200m relay and the 4x400m relay. On the boys side, Adam Kacmarynski won the 100m dash at the Chariton Early Bird meet with a time fast enough to qualify him for the Drake Relays. The Pella Christian boys also won the sprint medley relay, the 4x100m relay, and the 4x800m relay.

  • The Pella Christian girls track and field team competed at the Davis County Relays on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
  • The Pella Christian boys track and field team competed at the Chariton Early Bird meet on the same day, April 1, 2026.
  • The Pella Christian boys soccer team opened their season on the road against Albia on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Rachel Kacmarynski

A member of the Pella Christian girls track and field team who won the 100m dash.

Adam Kacmarynski

A member of the Pella Christian boys track and field team who won the 100m dash and qualified for the Drake Relays.

Mike Vander Molen

The head coach of the Pella Christian boys soccer team.

Cael Morgan

A player on the Pella Christian boys soccer team who scored the first goal of the season.

Elias Keegan

A player on the Pella Christian boys soccer team who scored the second goal of the season.

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What they’re saying

“The back line played well in their first contest together, and they didn't allow Albia to get by them for much of the match.”

— Mike Vander Molen, Head Coach, Pella Christian Boys Soccer

What’s next

The Pella Christian boys soccer team will host PCM on Thursday, April 3, 2026 at 5:30 pm. The track and field teams will compete in the Ballard COED Invitational in Huxley on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The takeaway

Pella Christian's spring sports teams are off to a promising start, with the girls track and field squad showing depth and the boys track team sending a qualifier to the prestigious Drake Relays. The boys soccer team also opened their season with a shutout win, indicating the potential for successful seasons ahead for all three programs.