Osceola Bulldogs

Jackson Winslow runs the ball against Archangels Catholic. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Jackson Winslow runs the ball against Archangels Catholic. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Archangels Catholic Tames Bulldogs 56-14

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
OSCEOLA – From the first play of the game, Archangels Catholic took advantage of every Osceola miscue and breakdown, returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown and then recovering a fumble and taking it to the end zone.
Charisa Boden tries to tag a York Duke out in subdistricts. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Charisa Boden tries to tag a York Duke out in subdistricts. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Slammers End Season with Loss to York

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
YORK – During losses this season, the Polk County Slammers have made an average of three errors per game and in Class B-8 sub-district semifinal play Monday afternoon the trend continued to the team’s detriment.
Graci Conkling hits a kill against Hampton. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Graci Conkling hits a kill against Hampton. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Bulldogs Go 5-1 for the Week

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Osceola volleyball had a busy week with a triangular Tuesday in McCool Junction, game in Hampton Thursday and tournament in Pleasanton on Saturday. They did well, only losing to Southern Valley who currently has an 11-4 record. Osceola moves to 10-1.
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 Sept. 19, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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.
Landyn Roebuck gets the tackle against Elmwood-Murdock. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Landyn Roebuck gets the tackle against Elmwood-Murdock. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Dawgs Win With Safety Over Knights

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
ELMWOOD – Osceola made the jaunt to Elmwood to take on Elmwood-Murdock. Both teams were 1-1 going into the game. It was a good matchup, tied several times, but the Dawgs came out with the win with a last quarter safety by senior Braxton Mestl to win 32-30.
Camryn Peterson serves one. She had two ace serves against Cedar Bluffs. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Camryn Peterson serves one. She had two ace serves against Cedar Bluffs. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Dawgs Remain Undefeated

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
OSCEOLA – The Bulldogs hosted Cedar Bluffs on Tuesday and Mead on Thursday. They remain undefeated as they won both matches, in four sets and three sets respectively.Against Cedar Bluffs, the Bulldogs started out neck and neck with the Wildcats, but then started pulling ahead.
Eastyn Kropatsch hits one over at Twin River on Thursday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Eastyn Kropatsch hits one over at Twin River on Thursday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Osceola Adds One More Win

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
GENOA – The Lady Bulldogs had just one game this week facing the Twin River Titans on their home court. After four sets, the Bulldogs came out with the win.The first set started out close, and then Osceola started to pull away with the lead.
Berggren, Slammers Send Hwy 6 Off the Road 13-1

Berggren, Slammers Send Hwy 6 Off the Road 13-1

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Berggren, Slammers Send Hwy 6 Off the Road 13-1

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
STROMSBURG – The softball game had just finished, but the Berggren family – Jeff, Amanda and Carter – were just as diligent at the “Where’s Waldo?” game of finding a missing yellow sphere hit into some deep grass by junior center fielder Mady Berggren (pictured at right).
The Slammers took first place in Albion, beating Boone Central 8-5. Photo provided.

The Slammers took first place in Albion, beating Boone Central 8-5. Photo provided.

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Slammers Dominate Over the Weekend

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
ALBION — The Polk County Slammers showed their dominance over the weekend, picking up three wins to take first at the Boone Central Invite.The Slammers opened the day with a 10-1 win over Pierce, defeated Centura 9-3 before topping Boone Central 8-5.
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 Sept. 5, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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. Bricelynn LarsonBricelynn had 8 kills and one ace serve against Fullerton in their opening game.