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The No. 4 Pella boys soccer team is at home this evening in the 2A Substate Final against No. 9 Fort Madison. The Dutch are seeking the school’s 6th appearance in the final eight, and first since winning the championship in 2018. Tickets can be purchased here for the 6:30 p.m. start at Pella High School.
On Eagle Lane, the Eagles girls welcome Knoxville in a regular season rematch to begin the 1A regional playoffs. Pella Christian knocked off the Panthers 1-0 at Ken Locke Stadium earlier this spring. The match begins at 6 p.m. at Pella Christian High School.
On Thursday and Friday, Pella golfer Will Simpson will aim for a state championship in the 3A meet as an individual in Marshalltown. The junior is No. 6 in 3A heading into the two-day tournament. Hear from Simpson on Thursday’s edition of the Radio Sports Page at 10 a.m. on 92.1 KRLS.
The Indianola Girls Soccer Squad dealt Knoxville a two/nithing shut out on Thursday at Ken Locke Stadium in Knoxville. The Indians’ two goals came from Megan Howard, who slipped one by 11:00 into the match and added one more with just :13 remaining in the second half. For Knoxville it was a frustrating night, but junior captain Taylor Jones is confident moving forward on her team’s outlook on the season.
Jones:
“We’ve been playing so well together and it’s been amazing and I know when we get healthy and get back to full strength we’ll be scoring goals and it’ll be awesome.”
The Knoxville Heritage Community Foundation is a local organization that raises funds for the betterment of the Knoxville community. Over the years, the organization has supported initiatives such as the Grand Theater renovation, outfitting the Knoxville Performing Arts Center, restoration efforts at Ken Locke Stadium, and more. President Dylan Morse says that setting up a recurring donation through the website is a great way to support local causes.
“If you have a passion or a love for the community, whether you live here, grew up here, or something like that, the Heritage Foundation is a great way to give to one organization that gives money to all the organizations in town. You can make your donation go a heck of a lot further by giving to the Heritage Foundation than you might be able to by giving single donations here or there.”
The first spring athletic event of the season at Ken Locke Stadium takes place tonight when the Knoxville boys soccer teams play host to Carlisle. Activities Director Ryan Paulsen tells KNIA/KRLS News that the school board has allowed the use of face masks to be optional at outdoor events. The district still recommends social distancing and staying with immediate family while attending events. Find the district’s spectator policies here.