Osceola Bulldogs

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.
PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Osceola Senior Signs with Bearcats

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Osceola senior Isaiah Zelasney signed his letter of intent to continue his Track & Field career at Northwest Missouri State. He signed his commitment on Tuesday. He was joined by parents, Jerome and Janel and family for the occasion.
Craig Pinley

Craig Pinley

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Winter Sports Seasons Kick Off This Week

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Last Monday was the official start date of boys and girls basketball season and having recently attended my 40th high school reunion, the thoughts of days gone by began piling up in my mind, thinking about ‘first days’ of the various sports I played in.

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Basketball teams preparing for new season

Staff Report
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Area basketball teams have hit the court and are gearing up for the 2022-2023 campaigns. Monday marked the day teams across the state could hold their first practice of the season.
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2022 Polk County Volleyball Statistics

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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