Osceola Bulldogs

2024 Osceola football (front left to right): Landyn Roebuck, Braxton Mestl, Conner Schnell, Bransen Lavaley, Liam White; (second row) Braylon Peterson, Aden Feezell, Brayden Santos, Brenden Gabel, (third) Jake Wieseman, Kolton Barr, Alex Merry, Cooper Yungdahl, Jackson Winslow, Brycen Kula, Jack Wallace, (fourth) Coach Ericson, Kayden Himburg, Landon Winslow, Landan Drozd, Jarrett Althouse, Coach Theis, Coach Roberts. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024 Osceola football (front left to right): Landyn Roebuck, Braxton Mestl, Conner Schnell, Bransen Lavaley, Liam White; (second row) Braylon Peterson, Aden Feezell, Brayden Santos, Brenden Gabel, (third) Jake Wieseman, Kolton Barr, Alex Merry, Cooper Yungdahl, Jackson Winslow, Brycen Kula, Jack Wallace, (fourth) Coach Ericson, Kayden Himburg, Landon Winslow, Landan Drozd, Jarrett Althouse, Coach Theis, Coach Roberts. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Bulldog Football Excited to Start

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
OSCEOLA - After a 7-2 season, winning districts and losing five seniors, Osceola football is excited to begin another season.The team spent the summer attending several team camps, working in the weight room and participating in passing camp at Shelby-Rising City in July.
2024 Slammers (front left to right): Kaleena Nuttelman, Lindee Kelley, Savanna Boden, Charisa Boden, Libby Rutherford, (second row) Mady Berggren, Kcin Confer, Adrienne Waller, Shyenne Krol, (third row) Ashtyn Quast, Halle Gabel, Emory Eberhardt, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catlan, Brylie Naber, (fourth row) Kaiylen Baloun (st. mgr.), Olive Peterson, MaCadden Turner, Misty Noble, Dulce Ramirez-Catlan, (fifth row) Coaches Macy Jones, Johanna Nielsen, Mallory Kumpf, Carrie Swanson. PCN photo.

2024 Slammers (front left to right): Kaleena Nuttelman, Lindee Kelley, Savanna Boden, Charisa Boden, Libby Rutherford, (second row) Mady Berggren, Kcin Confer, Adrienne Waller, Shyenne Krol, (third row) Ashtyn Quast, Halle Gabel, Emory Eberhardt, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catlan, Brylie Naber, (fourth row) Kaiylen Baloun (st. mgr.), Olive Peterson, MaCadden Turner, Misty Noble, Dulce Ramirez-Catlan, (fifth row) Coaches Macy Jones, Johanna Nielsen, Mallory Kumpf, Carrie Swanson. PCN photo.

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Slammers Return Talent & Move Up to Class B

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
STROMSBURG – Changes abound for the Polk County Slammers softball team, with a move up to the Class B division and a new battery on tap, but a host of returning standouts give co-head coaches Johanna Nielsen and Macy Jones a lot of offensive punch this fall.
Emma Recker (Osceola) played on the red team at the Centennial All Stars. She had two points (free throws) and three defensive rebounds in the game. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Emma Recker (Osceola) played on the red team at the Centennial All Stars. She had two points (free throws) and three defensive rebounds in the game. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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All-Star Basketball at Centennial Features 5 Locals

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
UTICA - Twenty-one players from twenty schools played in the Centennial girls’ all star game on Friday night. One of those was Emma Recker from Osceola. She was on the red team.After a first quarter tie at 14, and the game going back and forth, red came out with the win 63-48.
Courtney Sunday

Courtney Sunday

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Summer Slammers Veteran Farewell Tour Going Strong

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
BROKEN BOW – Justin Sunday may not miss the late-night weekend return trips once the 2024 summer softball season ends in two weeks. But thinking about his team’s recent success – along with the privilege of coaching his kids – caused a poignant pause as he considered the long but successful journey.
Kale Gustafson runs it in for a touchdown for the East team at the Sertoma 8-man all star game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Kale Gustafson runs it in for a touchdown for the East team at the Sertoma 8-man all star game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Sertoma 8-Man All Star Game Features 4 Local Players

News Staff
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
HASTINGS - Four seniors were selected to play in the Sertoma 8-man all star football game held Saturday evening in Hastings.
The summer Polk County Slammers won districts by winning four games over the weekend and qualify for state! They won Class C District 5 for 18 and under. Currently they are 12-3 and play at Twin River on Tuesday the 18th, followed by a home game on Wednesday the 19th. State will be in Hastings at the softball complex on July 5-7. Photo provided.

The summer Polk County Slammers won districts by winning four games over the weekend and qualify for state! They won Class C District 5 for 18 and under. Currently they are 12-3 and play at Twin River on Tuesday the 18th, followed by a home game on Wednesday the 19th. State will be in Hastings at the softball complex on July 5-7. Photo provided.

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Slammers Win Districts

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Osceola’s Kale Gustafson finished with 25 points and 12 rebounds on Friday in the Tom Dinsdale Automotive x Striv All-Star Classic at Grand Island Central Catholic. Gustafson’s Chevrolet All-Stars fell to GMC team by a score of 142-127, the highest score posted at this game. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz.

Osceola’s Kale Gustafson finished with 25 points and 12 rebounds on Friday in the Tom Dinsdale Automotive x Striv All-Star Classic at Grand Island Central Catholic. Gustafson’s Chevrolet All-Stars fell to GMC team by a score of 142-127, the highest score posted at this game. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz.

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Gustafson Plays at All-Star Game

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Addie Theis and Ella Lemburg of Osceola track were selected to compete at Nebraska Wesleyan’s Midwest Night of Stars. This is a qualifying meet where the best from ALL classes compete on the same night in Lincoln. Theis participated in triple jump and 100 hurdles with Lemburg in the 400-meter run. They competed hard against tough competition. Great job girls! Graphic provided.

Addie Theis and Ella Lemburg of Osceola track were selected to compete at Nebraska Wesleyan’s Midwest Night of Stars. This is a qualifying meet where the best from ALL classes compete on the same night in Lincoln. Theis participated in triple jump and 100 hurdles with Lemburg in the 400-meter run. They competed hard against tough competition. Great job girls! Graphic provided.

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Theis & Lemburg Participate in Track Invite

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024

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All Star Basketball in Osceola

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
OSCEOLA - The CRC (Crossroads Conference) vs. Goldenrod all-star basketball games will be Friday, May 24th in Osceola.The girls will tip off first, followed by the boys.Emma Recker will be playing for Osceola for the girls.