Osceola Bulldogs

Shyanne Anderson

Shyanne Anderson

Senior Girls Basketball Career Stats

New school records were set for girls’ basketball this season. Note High Plains did not have any seniors in girls’ basketball this season. Rori Wieseman (Osceola) got a new school record for career assists as she achieved 244 assists.
Senior Kale Gustafson goes up for the shot against HSF. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Senior Kale Gustafson goes up for the shot against HSF. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Bulldogs Lose by Buzzer Beater Basket

OSCEOLA - It was a rematch from one year ago. Humphrey St. Francis and Osceola met in subdistricts in 2023 with Osceola pulling out the three-point win 66-63. Could they do it again? It was bound to be another close game between these two nemeses.
Logan Lindsley (D138) gets to wrestle first on Friday after losing his first one to second seeded Kohl of Sutherland. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Logan Lindsley (D138) gets to wrestle first on Friday after losing his first one to second seeded Kohl of Sutherland. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Eight out of Eleven Guaranteed a Medal

OMAHA — High Plains has three guaranteed for a medal, Cross County-Osceola has their lone wrestler getting a medal, and Shelby-Rising City has four in medal-winning position after one day of state wrestling in Omaha. Dakota Gress (G120) came in to the middle of the pack of girls.
Rori Wieseman broke the school record for assists in a career. Photo provided

Rori Wieseman broke the school record for assists in a career. Photo provided

Bulldog season ends at sub-district

CAIRO — Osceola saw its season come to an end on Tuesday in their sub-district opener, falling to Nebraska Christian 75-57. Forty of the Eagle's points came from sophomore Sheridan Falk alone. Falk was very quick and accurate with her shots, making it very difficult for Osceola to keep up.
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.

PCN Athletes of the Week

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. Peyton Hofmann Peyton put in the winning shot in overtime for High Plains girls’ basketball team against BDS.
Gabe Dutton-Mofford and Dalton Pokorney (SRC) fight for the rebound against Braxton Mestl (OSC). PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Gabe Dutton-Mofford and Dalton Pokorney (SRC) fight for the rebound against Braxton Mestl (OSC). PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Osceola Boys Escaped Upset by Huskies

OSCEOLA – After winning one night earlier on a shot at the buzzer, Osceola High School’s boys basketball team escaped an upset bid by visiting Shelby-Rising City as Kale Gustafson’s 25 points led the Bulldogs to a 69-60 victory over a game Huskies squad.
Wyatt Urkoski goes to state for the third year in a row as one of a few undefeated wrestlers. He pins his opponent at districts here. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Wyatt Urkoski goes to state for the third year in a row as one of a few undefeated wrestlers. He pins his opponent at districts here. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

State Wrestling Preview

OMAHA– Ten boys and one girl are off to Omaha for state wrestling. This is the pinnacle of their career in an individual sport. For Dakota Gress, a sophomore at High Plains, she is a pioneer for girls’ wrestling. She wrestled last year as a freshman. This year she is state bound with a 28-9 record.
DISTRICT WRESTLING

DISTRICT WRESTLING

DISTRICT WRESTLING

Class C District 1 (CCO) 126: Devin Nuttelman (41-8) placed 2nd and scored 18.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Devin Nuttelman (CCO, 41-8) received a bye. Quarterfinal - Devin Nuttelman won by fall over Gage Brown (Thayer Central, 20-14) in 3:07.
Ava Larmon (SRC) guards Addison Theis (OSC) as she take the ball down the court. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Ava Larmon (SRC) guards Addison Theis (OSC) as she take the ball down the court. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Osceola Senior Girls Dominate in Win Over SRC

OSCEOLA – The three seniors on the Osceola girls basketball team have earned All-State honors in softball and track and field and helped their teams either make a state tourney or win one over their prep athletic careers. On Friday, they showed that they can play a little basketball too.
Koleton Udey goes up for the basket with Kale Gustafson in the background. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Koleton Udey goes up for the basket with Kale Gustafson in the background. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Bulldogs Add Wins with Class

OSCEOLA – Osceola hosted BDS in a rematch from conference. The Bulldogs came out on top again, by 12 points instead of eight, with a score of 53-41. The game started similarly to the first time, with Osceola putting in 16 points to the Eagles’ five.