Osceola Bulldogs

Isaiah Zelasney does not have the typical player-coach relationship with his basketball coach, who also is his cousin. Coach Jason Zelasney was on the sideline last year with Isaiah scored his 1,000th point during his junior season. PCN file photo

Isaiah Zelasney does not have the typical player-coach relationship with his basketball coach, who also is his cousin. Coach Jason Zelasney was on the sideline last year with Isaiah scored his 1,000th point during his junior season. PCN file photo

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FAMILY MATTERS

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
OSCEOLA — Isaiah Zelasney has done many positive things as an athlete in Polk County, but on a Monday afternoon during a previous season's conference basketball tournament, he was not faring well.
Caleb Peterson finished with six points and six rebounds against Hampton. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Caleb Peterson finished with six points and six rebounds against Hampton. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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No. 2 Dawgs Stay Unbeaten

Bob Zelasney
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
HAMPTON — The Osceola Bulldogs once again used a strong start to gain control of their game versus Hampton and took down the Hawks 64-47. With the win the Dawgs raised their record to 3-0, but on defense gave up their most points of the season.
Courtney Sunday makes a move in the post on Friday against Hampton. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Courtney Sunday makes a move in the post on Friday against Hampton. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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No Slowing Bulldog Offense

Douglas Burritt and Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
HAMPTON — The Osceola Bulldogs girls basketball team traveled to Hampton last Friday Dec. 9 and remained unbeaten with a 45-30 victory. Rori Wieseman Addison Theis First year head coach Brett Webster has the girls playing solid defense as they improved to 3-0 on the young season.
Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. EMMA RECKER Emma Recker finished with 21 points and six rebounds in Osceola’s 45-30 win over Hampton on Friday.
Isaiah Zelasney goes up for an easy two points in Thursday's win. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Isaiah Zelasney goes up for an easy two points in Thursday's win. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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New Season, Familiar Result

Bob Zelasney
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
OSCEOLA — The Osceola Bulldogs opened up their 2022-2023 season and 3rd under coach Jason Zelasney, with a home game against the St. Edward Beavers and sent them home with a 70-41 defeat. The Dawgs used a huge first quarter to take control of the game as they led from start to finish.
Sierra Boden plays smothering defense on St. Edward's Malaina Francis, frustrating the senior point guard all game.

Sierra Boden plays smothering defense on St. Edward's Malaina Francis, frustrating the senior point guard all game.

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Bulldogs Cruise to 2 Wins to Open Season

Douglas Burritt
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
OSCEOLA — The Osceola Lady Bulldogs started the 20222023 season last Thursday and Friday and picked up two wins using solid defense in both games. Addison Theis Osceola played host to St. Edward on Thursday and won 5310. On Friday they traveled to Exeter and downed the Lady Timberwolves 41-34.
Devin Nuttelman is twisted up trying to pin his opponent. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Devin Nuttelman is twisted up trying to pin his opponent. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Area Wrestlers Shine at Invites

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Wrestling got underway in week one with Shelby-Rising City and Cross County-Osceola competing at the Lakeview Invite on Friday, and High Plains in action at Conestoga on Thursday.
Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. DEVIN NUTTELMAN Freshman Devin Nuttelman was the 113 pound champion at both the Lakeview Invite and the Howells-Dodge. He went 7-0 at the two events and has accounted for 54.
Osceola senior Isaiah Zelasney will look to break the school scoring record this season. PCN file photo by Travis Lane

Osceola senior Isaiah Zelasney will look to break the school scoring record this season. PCN file photo by Travis Lane

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Loaded Bulldogs Ready to Run

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
OSCEOLA — After two consecutive trips to the Class D-2 state tournament, the Osceola boys basketball team seems poised for another trip to Lincoln, but to head coach Jason Zelasney, the distance to Lincoln might not be the 70 miles from the high school to Pinnacle Bank Arena; it might only take 15...
Shyanne Anderson will return next season as one of the main threats of the Cross County attack. PCN file photo

Shyanne Anderson will return next season as one of the main threats of the Cross County attack. PCN file photo

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Area Athletes Named to All-CRC Teams

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Volleyball honors continue to roll in for Polk County athletes. Six Polk County volleyball players were selected to the 2022 Crossroads Conference All-Conference first team this year. The conference announced the honors over the weekend.