Both the Pella and Pella Christian softball teams went on wild seven-inning rides against Christian school opponents on a chilly Friday in the Tulip City.
Pella fell 13-7 to Grand View Christian at home, while the Eagles dropped a 12-11 contest vs. Des Moines Christian on Eagle Lane.
For the Lady Dutch, they managed a 5th inning rally after trailing the entire contest, tying the game 6-6 heading into the 6th. Each team made it 7-7 after that frame. However, a few passed balls and a key error allowed the Thunder to score six runs in the final inning. Kylie Tauke finished 3-for-3 from the plate, with Kiki Riggen and Bailey Brown each finishing 2-for-2, and two hits each for Thea Wisse and Tori Van Vark. Pella falls to 1-1 and hosts a home invitational today.