Osceola Bulldogs

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

News Staff
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

News Staff
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.

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Three Golds, Two Bronze and HPC Boys 7th as Team

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
OMAHA–After two hot windy days in Omaha, the 32 athletes who competed at state completed their events and 16 medals were brought home.After an exciting tie breaker jump off against Mariah Tessman of Heartland, Janna Roberts cleared 10’9” for a new school record and gold medal in pole vault.
Above: Gavin Morris (HPC) celebrates his fourth gold medal after the 4x400m relay. Teammate Gage Friesen celebrates just behind and to the right. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Gavin Morris (HPC) celebrates his fourth gold medal after the 4x400m relay. Teammate Gage Friesen celebrates just behind and to the right. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Class D Districts

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
OSCEOLA – Eleven teams competed in Osceola at D-2 districts Wednesday. Individually top two spots are guaranteed to go to state, and one relay. Additional spots were filled based on time/ distance.Polk County had 19 individuals qualify for state track.
Osceola Girls Track

Osceola Girls Track

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TWO TEAMS WIN DISTRICT TRACK

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
OSCEOLA & UTICA - Class D District two track was held on Wednesday in Osceola. Nineteen Polk County competitors qualified for state in Omaha in 34 events. Champions were crowned with Osceola girls repeating as district champ, and High Plains boys winning the district title.
The disappointment of third place: Janna Roberts (OSC) was in tears coming in third as that meant no automatic qualification for state. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

The disappointment of third place: Janna Roberts (OSC) was in tears coming in third as that meant no automatic qualification for state. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Class D District Photos

News Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024
We can't get all our photos in the newspaper, so here is a preview of some of our favorites that probably won't make it in. Congratulations to the Osceola girls and High Plains boys for winning district championship.
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

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 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.
Above: Kylee Krol (CC), Alexis Burritt (OSC) and Danica Watts (SRC) finished the 4x100 relay first, second and third respectively. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Kylee Krol (CC), Alexis Burritt (OSC) and Danica Watts (SRC) finished the 4x100 relay first, second and third respectively. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cross County Invite: Girls 2, 3, 4 & CC Boys 2nd

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
STROMSBURG – Nine teams gathered for the Dennis Koinzan Invite at Cross County. Included were three in our coverage area: Cross County, Osceola and Shelby- Rising City. Area girls did well with Shelby-RC, Cross County and Osceola placing second through fourth respectively.
Boston Hinkle slides into home for the first run of the game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Boston Hinkle slides into home for the first run of the game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Titan Baseball Season Ends in District-Opener

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
RALSTON — Twin River saw their season come to an end on Thursday, falling 8-1 to Mount Michael Benedictine in the opening round of the C-4 baseball district.The game was moved from Platteview earlier in the day because of field conditions.