Oskaloosa’s boys’ basketball team is going into the Christmas break with a two game losing streak.  Tenth ranked Pella defeated the top-ranked Indians 69-61 Friday night (12/21) in Oskaloosa.  Pella made a dozen three point baskets in the game, with Logan Shetterly and John Oltman making five apiece.  Shetterly had 26 points on the night for the Dutch.  Oskaloosa’s Cole Henry had 28 points to lead the Indians, who are now 7-2 on the season.  The Indians boys are off until January 4 when they play at Indianola.

Pella’s girls also defeated Oskaloosa Friday night, 60-15.  The Lady Dutch got off to an 11-0 start at the end of the first quarter and took it from there.  Emily Holterhaus had 19 points to lead Pella; Lindsey Holmberg had four to lead Oskaloosa.  The Indians girls are also off until a January 4 game at Indianola.