A new coach with family ties to Pella Christian High School is hoping to lead the Eagles boys soccer program back to the state tournament.

New Head Coach Jake Fancher tells KNIA/KRLS Sports his wife is an alumna of the school, and has a special connection to bringing soccer to Eagle Lane, as her father helped start the program.

Fancher says he has four returning starters on a team full of potential but lacking varsity experience.

The Eagles boys start the season Thursday at home against PCM.

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