Pella Spring Sports Update - 4-18-26

Pella boys track and girls golf teams excel, girls soccer falls to ranked opponent

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:00pm

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The Pella boys track and field team earned more Drake Relays qualifications, while the girls track team won the Panther Relays. The Pella girls golf team defeated Oskaloosa, but the girls soccer team fell to a ranked Gilbert squad.

Why it matters

This update highlights the strong performances of Pella's spring sports teams, showcasing the community's athletic talent and competitiveness within their respective leagues and tournaments.

The details

The Pella boys track and field team earned more Drake Relays qualifications, including the 4x800 relay team and long jumper Owen Kettler breaking the school record. The girls track team won the Panther Relays, led by strong performances in the 4x800 relay, sprint medley, 4x400, and shuttle hurdle relays, as well as in the high jump and shot put. The Pella girls golf team defeated Oskaloosa in a dual meet, while the girls soccer team fell 2-0 to a ranked Gilbert squad.

  • The Pella boys track and field team competed in Waukee on Thursday, April 17, 2026.
  • The Pella girls track and field team competed at the Panther Relays in Knoxville on Thursday, April 17, 2026.
  • The Pella girls golf team competed against Oskaloosa on Thursday, April 17, 2026.
  • The Pella girls soccer team played at Gilbert on Thursday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Dane Paulsen

Member of the Pella boys 4x800 relay team.

Jonah Ebersole

Member of the Pella boys 4x800 relay team.

Mason Gaulke

Member of the Pella boys 4x800 relay team.

Canaan Dunham

Member of the Pella boys 4x800 relay team.

Owen Kettler

Pella boys long jumper who broke the school record.

Bryn Paulsen

Member of the Pella girls 4x800 relay team.

Erica Vos

Member of the Pella girls 4x800 relay team.

Carleigh Altwine

Member of the Pella girls 4x800 relay team.

Lizzy VandeVoort

Member of the Pella girls 4x800 relay team.

Phenix Gibbs

Pella girls high jumper who had a season-best performance.

Katie Scheckel

Pella girls shot put thrower who had a season-best performance.

Carlyn Henry

Medalist for the Pella girls golf team in their dual meet against Oskaloosa.

Moriah Reynolds

Runner-up medalist for the Pella girls golf team in their dual meet against Oskaloosa.

Scott Treft

Head coach of the Pella girls soccer team.

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What they’re saying

“The night was highlighted by another round of Drake Relays Blue Standard automatic qualifiers, which included the 4x800 Relay of Dane Paulsen, Jonah Ebersole, Mason Gaulke, and Canaan Dunham flying to a 7:56.2 finish and Long Jumper Owen Kettler breaking the school record in the event and earning his way to Drake Stadium with a 23-2.5 mark.”

— Andrew Schneider, Author

“Several big time drops and season-bests highlighted the trip to Randy Wilson Track for the Pella girls track and field team as they won the Panther Relays on Thursday.”

— Andrew Schneider, Author

“The Dutch controlled much of the tempo and attack in a scoreless first half, but according to head coach Scott Treft, the Tigers came out strong in the second half and controlled the tempo while gaining several good opportunities on goal.”

— Scott Treft, Head coach

What’s next

The Pella girls soccer team will travel to face #3 ranked Norwalk next Tuesday.

The takeaway

Pella's spring sports teams are demonstrating their competitive edge, with the boys and girls track teams earning impressive qualifications and results, the girls golf team winning a dual meet, and the girls soccer team battling a ranked opponent. These performances showcase the depth of athletic talent in the Pella community.