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Bulldogs Fall to Mustangs Ahead of CRC Play

Douglas Burritt
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Rori Wieseman OSCEOLA — The Osceola girls hosted McCool Junction in a regular season matchup last Friday, Jan. 20. The Lady Bulldogs played tough but lost 50-32. Osceola would lead at halftime 20-17, but were outscored 33-12 in the second half of the 18 point loss.

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Bulldogs Top Mustangs Heading into CRC Play

Bob Zelasney
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
OSCEOLA — In their last game before the CRC Conference Tournament, the top seeded Osceola Bulldogs would host a very tough 10-4 McCool Junction Mustangs and they would take control early and then use a big second quarter to take a huge lead and at games end had a 63-37 decision over the Mustangs.
The record was broken with 58.3 seconds remaining in the first half on Tuesday against Nebraska Christian. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

The record was broken with 58.3 seconds remaining in the first half on Tuesday against Nebraska Christian. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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New Scoring King

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
CENTRAL CITY — Records are meant to be broken, some just take longer to break than others. Isaiah Zelasney was four points away from the magic number of 1,418 entering Class D-2 No. 3 Osceola's game at Nebraska Christian. Four points away from tying the school record set by Alan Gissler in 1967.
Addison Theis scored 12 points for Osceola against Nebraska Christian last week. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Addison Theis scored 12 points for Osceola against Nebraska Christian last week. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Osceola Girls Go 2-1, Beat Friend, Giltner

Douglas Burritt
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Osceola girls basketball team had a busy week with three games on the hardwood. After losing at Nebraska Christian 55-26 on Tuesday, Jan. 10, they would pick up wins at Friend 50-18 on Thursday and then at home against Giltner, 48-20, on Friday.
Osceola's defense caused headaches for the Eagles offense. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Osceola's defense caused headaches for the Eagles offense. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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No. 3 Bulldogs Go 3-0 in Tune-up for CRC

Bob Zelasney
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
CENTRAL CITY — It was a busy and eventful week for the Osceola Bulldogs as they would play 3 games, two on the road, and have a 56-year-old record broken.
Photos provided by Osceola Schools

Photos provided by Osceola Schools

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Osceola Celebrates ‘Bulldog for a Game’

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Osceola girls and boys basketball teams recently were joined on the bench by Gracyn Schrier and Braxton Borer as part of the 'Bulldog for a Game' event. The two smaller Bulldogs were on the bench when Osceola took on Giltner on Friday. Both the boys and girls came away with victories.
The Crossroads Conference basketball tournament tips off Saturday, Jan. 21 in York. Photo illustration

The Crossroads Conference basketball tournament tips off Saturday, Jan. 21 in York. Photo illustration

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CRC Basketball Field Set

Rick Holtz
Thursday, January 12, 2023
YORK — The field is set and the teams know their path to Crossroads Conference Glory. On the boys’ side, fans could be staring down an Osceola-Cross County rematch of Jan 3’s 65-59 Bulldog win.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.
Osceola's Isaiah Zelasney uses acrobatic moves to get to the basket despite strong defense from Cross County's James Elgin. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Osceola's Isaiah Zelasney uses acrobatic moves to get to the basket despite strong defense from Cross County's James Elgin. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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COUNTY CLASH

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
OSCEOLA — In the heavyweight hoops battle for Polk County supremacy, round one went to the Bulldogs in what could well be the first of two battles this month.
Devin Nuttelman won the 106 pound weight class at the Malcom Invite over the weekend. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Devin Nuttelman won the 106 pound weight class at the Malcom Invite over the weekend. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Area Wrestlers in Action at Weekend Invitationals

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Area wrestlers were in action over the weekend at Cross County/Osceola traveled to the Malcom Invite. High Plains participated in the Manstedt Boys & Girls Invites. Shelby-Rising City participated in the Aquinas Invitational.