Marion County Sports Roundup: Central Softball, Pella Tennis, Soccer Results

Highlights from the latest high school and college games across Marion County

Apr. 19, 2026 at 2:40am

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The latest Marion County sports action includes Central Softball sweeping a doubleheader against Coe, Pella Christian and Newton competing at the Knoxville Boys Tennis Invitational, and mixed results for the Pella and Pella Christian boys and girls soccer teams. Simpson Softball also picked up a win against Loras.

Why it matters

This roundup provides a comprehensive look at the recent athletic achievements and performances of local high school and college teams, keeping the community informed about the success and progress of their hometown sports programs.

The details

In softball, Central swept a doubleheader against Coe, winning the first game 6-2 and the second 8-4. In boys tennis, Pella Christian finished 5th and Newton 3rd at the Knoxville Invitational. Pella boys soccer went 0-2 at matches against Roosevelt and Hoover, while Pella Christian boys soccer went 1-1 at the West Central Valley Tournament. Pella Christian girls soccer also went 1-1 at the West Central Valley Triangular. Finally, Simpson Softball defeated Loras 11-3 in the first game of their doubleheader.

  • The softball, tennis, and soccer games all took place on April 18, 2026.
  • The Simpson Softball doubleheader against Loras occurred on the same date.

The players

Central Softball

The softball team from Central College in Pella, Iowa.

Coe

The softball team from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Pella Christian

The boys tennis and boys and girls soccer teams from Pella Christian High School in Pella, Iowa.

Newton

The boys tennis team from Newton High School in Newton, Iowa.

Pella

The boys soccer team from Pella High School in Pella, Iowa.

Simpson Softball

The softball team from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa.

Loras

The softball team from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa.

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The takeaway

This roundup showcases the competitive spirit and athletic talent of local high school and college teams in Marion County, highlighting the community's passion for sports and the success of their hometown programs.