Osceola Bulldogs

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

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Bulldog season ends at sub-district

Cienna Friesen
Thursday, February 15, 2024
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.

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PCN Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 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. 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.

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Osceola Boys Escaped Upset by Huskies

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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.

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State Wrestling Preview

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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

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DISTRICT WRESTLING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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.

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Osceola Senior Girls Dominate in Win Over SRC

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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.

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Bulldogs Add Wins with Class

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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.
Wyatt Urkoski (left, HPC) and Landon Sliva (right, SRC) look for the takedown at CRC wrestling. Urkoski came in first with Sliva in second. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Wyatt Urkoski (left, HPC) and Landon Sliva (right, SRC) look for the takedown at CRC wrestling. Urkoski came in first with Sliva in second. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CROSSROADS WRESTLING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
BRAINARD - Six Polk County wrestlers took first place with Shelby-Rising City coming out as conference champion again. Wrestlers that placed include the following: CCO: Devin Nuttelman (132) 1st, Paxton Burke (157) 4th.
Courtney Sunday grabs a rebound against Meridian. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Courtney Sunday grabs a rebound against Meridian. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Girls Split Games in a Week

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
OSCEOLA – The Osceola girls hosted BDS on Tuesday, and lost a close one 40-34. The girls started out slow, just getting four points in the first quarter to BDS’ 8. They had a much better second quarter, putting up 11 points to the Eagles’ nine.
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, January 31, 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. Bailey Gress Bailey placed second at a tough Cedar Bluffs meet.