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Pella continued its late season surge into the 3A Substate boys basketball semifinals, dominating Newton in a 73-44 win heard live on 92.1 KRLS Thursday.

The Dutch led wire-to-wire and closed the game with a 19-4 fourth quarter to get to a third straight appearance in the final 16 of Class 3A.

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Pella had four players score in double figures, including Grant Nelson with 20 points, Karl Miller with 15 points and 7 rebounds, Parker Elder with 11 points and 8 rebounds, and 10 points from Noah Allen.

The Dutch are 21-2 and will face Little Hawkeye Conference opponent Grinnell on Monday at Oskaloosa for the chance to go to the state tournament. Pella will seek their 18th ever appearance in the elite eight. Stay tuned to 92.1 KRLS for continuing coverage on the home of Pella basketball.

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