The Pella High School boys’ basketball team ended its 2020-21 regular season with win on the road at Mount Pleasant on Tuesday.
The Dutch opened up a 24-16 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back. They extended their lead to 42-25 at halftime and to 71-36 at the end of the third quarter. The final margin of victory was 81-49.
Grant Nelson led the team with 25 points, while Noah Allen added 17 and Karl Miller chipped in 13 and Parker Elder added 12. As a team, the Dutch shot 59.6 percent. Nelson, Elder, and Parker Rowe each had a team-high 4 rebounds, while Miller and Ryan Mace each hauled in 3. Nelson led the team with 5 assists, while Mace dished out 4.
Click HERE for full stats from Varsity Bound. After the game, head coach Derek Schulte said:
“This was a good road win to finish out the regular season. We were able to get separation in the 2nd quarter and started the 3rd quarter with a big run. It was good to see us continue to have balanced scoring with 4 players in double figures. Parker did a great job finishing around the basket and Karl, Grant and Noah all had stretches from the 3-point line. We are excited to begin preparation for the tournament.”
With the win, the Dutch improved to 19-2 on the season. Their next game is now Monday, when they will host Centerville in the first round of the Class 3A Substate 6 tournament. The Big Reds are 5-12 overall and finished 6th in the 7-team South Central Conference, which includes Knoxville, with a 4-8 mark.
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