Osceola Bulldogs

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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.
Above: Brodey Spurling (HPC), Cole Redden (CC) and Isaac Whitmore (SRC) leap over their hurdles. Whitmore took home gold. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow. Below:

Above: Brodey Spurling (HPC), Cole Redden (CC) and Isaac Whitmore (SRC) leap over their hurdles. Whitmore took home gold. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow. Below:

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Polk County Girls Go 2, 3, 4 & Boys 2, 3 at CRC

Staff Report
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Polk County NewsOSCEOLA – McCool Junction cleaned up, taking the CRC championship for both boys and girls. McKenna Yates of McCool Junction was the big winner for the girls in the 100, 200 and 400 and the female Gail Arnett Award.For our teams, the Cross County girls came in second by half a point.
Above: Matthew Frazier (left, CC) and Revin Nyberg (right, CC) run in the 1600 meters. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Above: Matthew Frazier (left, CC) and Revin Nyberg (right, CC) run in the 1600 meters. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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SRC Girls Win Own Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
SHELBY - Another windy day for track on Tuesday as thirteen teams competed at the Shelby-Rising City Invite. The Lady Huskies took first place with 111 points, just three points over David City. Cross County girls came in third, with Osceola following in fourth.
Left: Gage Friesen (HPC) leaped 17 feet for fifth place in long jump

Left: Gage Friesen (HPC) leaped 17 feet for fifth place in long jump

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Osceola Girls 2nd at Palmer Invite

Staff Report
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
FULLERTON - Thirteen teams competed in Fullerton for the Palmer Invite. Included were the Osceola and High Plains teams. The Osceola girls came in second. On the boys’ side, High Plains came in third.Team results Girls: 1. Neb. Christian 156, 2. Osceola 92, 3. Central Valley 89, 4. Wood River 52, 5.