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Osceola Girls Track and Field Preview

Osceola Girls Track and Field Preview

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Osceola Girls Track and Field Preview

Ken Kush
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
OSCEOLA-In 2025 the Osceola Bulldogs put up 18 points at the Class D Girls Nebraska State Track and Field Championships earning them a tie for 15th place overall.Of those 18 points, 12 came in the field events and six in the running events.
Members of the Osceola boys track and field team include; (front from left)- Calvin Alexander, Jaxon Lassek, Rylon Brandenburger, Josh Sandman, Jarrett Althouse, Hunter Baumert, Brycen Kula, Milo Gehring. Back row- Billy Carnes, Ami Houchin, Kamdyn Udey, Landan Drozd, Koleton Udey, Landon Winslow, Jackson Winslow, Cooper Yungdahl, Kolton Barr, Liam Olson. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. Not pictured- Max Fritton

Members of the Osceola boys track and field team include; (front from left)- Calvin Alexander, Jaxon Lassek, Rylon Brandenburger, Josh Sandman, Jarrett Althouse, Hunter Baumert, Brycen Kula, Milo Gehring. Back row- Billy Carnes, Ami Houchin, Kamdyn Udey, Landan Drozd, Koleton Udey, Landon Winslow, Jackson Winslow, Cooper Yungdahl, Kolton Barr, Liam Olson. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. Not pictured- Max Fritton

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Osceola Boys Track and Field Preview

Ken Kush
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
OSCEOLA-The Osceola Bulldogs head into the 2026 season untested and without any returning state qualifiers.
Junior Jackson Winslow (12) tries to get around the defense of Archangels Catholic’s Gage Braun. Winslow led the Bulldogs with 18 points, but it was not enough as Archangels Catholic Defenders defeated Osceola 65-42. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Junior Jackson Winslow (12) tries to get around the defense of Archangels Catholic’s Gage Braun. Winslow led the Bulldogs with 18 points, but it was not enough as Archangels Catholic Defenders defeated Osceola 65-42. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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BULLDOGS NO MATCH FOR ONE-LOSS ARCHANGELS CATHOLIC

Ken Kush
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
HUMPHREY- The Osceola Bulldogs scored first and took a 2-0 lead with 7:03 to play in the first quarter.
CC/O senior Ema Dickey went 1-2 at state in her only year of girls wrestling. She finished with a record of 26-10. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

CC/O senior Ema Dickey went 1-2 at state in her only year of girls wrestling. She finished with a record of 26-10. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Dickey goes 1-2 at Class B State Wrestling

Ken Kush
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
CC/O senior Ema Dickey excelled her first three-years at Cross County on the basketball court during the winter sports season.This season as Cross County and Osceola combined forces to offer girls wrestling for the first time, Dickey decided to give the new sport a try.
Bella Recker puts up a bucket.

Bella Recker puts up a bucket.

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Osceola Beats Dorchester to Make the Finals

Beth Sparrow
Thursday, January 29, 2026
YORK – Tuesday night was the CRC girls’ semifinals. First was Osceola vs. Dorchester, and the Dawgs came out on top, 37-29. Cross County finished out the night defeating McCool Junction 56-42.
Osceola junior Bella Recker (24) put the Bulldogs on her back on Saturday, scoring 26 points and leading the Bulldogs to the 50-45 win over Twin River. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow

Osceola junior Bella Recker (24) put the Bulldogs on her back on Saturday, scoring 26 points and leading the Bulldogs to the 50-45 win over Twin River. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow

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Recker’s 26 points helps Osceola edge Titans

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
OSCEOLA – With one starter out with an injury and another rotation player ill, junior post player Bella Recker’s versatility came into clear focus Saturday for the Osceola girls basketball team during a 50-45 home win over Twin River.
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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PCN Athletes of the Week for Jan. 15, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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 junior Bella Recker (24) has her eyes peeled towards the basket as she drives during the loss to David City on friday night. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Osceola junior Bella Recker (24) has her eyes peeled towards the basket as she drives during the loss to David City on friday night. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Girls Survive at Nebraska Lutheran, Drop Weekend Tilt to David City

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
OSCEOLA – Following a thrilling 59-58 double overtime win at Nebraska Lutheran last Tuesday, the Osceola girls basketball team hosted David City and the familiar surroundings did nothing to help the Bulldogs during a 53-33 loss Friday.
Top- Cross County/Osceola junior Jed Berggren was the bracket champion at 150 pounds.

Top- Cross County/Osceola junior Jed Berggren was the bracket champion at 150 pounds.

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Twisters Score Top Five Team Finish at Malcolm Invite

Ken Kush
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
MALCOLM- A total of 16 teams were in action on Saturday at the Malcolm Wrestling Invite.The only local team to make the trip was Cross County/Osceola and the Twisters had a top five finish in the team race as they amasses 115.5 points and took home fourth place.