Osceola Bulldogs

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.
Brayden Santos (left, Osceola) tries to beat Thatcher Hanson (right, Cross County) down the court. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Brayden Santos (left, Osceola) tries to beat Thatcher Hanson (right, Cross County) down the court. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Bulldogs Repeat with Win over Rival Cougars

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
YORK – Between Cross County seniors Alex Noyd, Tanner Hollinger, Ashton Seim and James Elgin the foursome had combined to score approximately 1,850 career points, about the sum total of Osceola’s star senior Kale Gustafson heading into Friday’s Crossroads Conference boys basketball title game at...
State wrestling takes place at the CHI Health Center every February. This year it will be February 15th-17th. They run 10 mats up until the finals. Pictured is a view from last year’s tourney. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

State wrestling takes place at the CHI Health Center every February. This year it will be February 15th-17th. They run 10 mats up until the finals. Pictured is a view from last year’s tourney. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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NSAA Discusses State Wrestling Plans

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
OMAHA - Posts on social media have been flying around that some schools are not receiving enough tickets that they requested. This is true, but according to NSAA, it’s just a few of the schools. The NSAA assistant director Ron Higdon released a video explaining this.
The Osceola Bulldogs repeat as Crossroads conference champions after a win over Cross County. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

The Osceola Bulldogs repeat as Crossroads conference champions after a win over Cross County. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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BULLDOGS REPEAT AS CRC CHAMPS

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
YORK – The week didn’t start well for the Osceola Bulldogs, but it went okay on the court. For Hudson Prososki, losing his grandfather Monday was difficult, but he knew his grandpa was watching from above on Friday. On Friday it was from a little higher than the York City Auditorium seats.
Creighton Sterup shoots one for Osceola.

Creighton Sterup shoots one for Osceola.

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Osceola Boys Advance to 4th Straight CRC Championship Game

Beth Sparrow
Friday, January 26, 2024
YORK – After an 11-0 start, Osceola had trouble even making 11 points in the fourth quarter. They hung on against Nebraska Lutheran for the 54-42 win. Friday, they face Cross County for the third conference matchup in four years.
Athletes of the week

Athletes of the week

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PCN Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 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 led the Storm with 12 points in their win over the Huskies.
Kale Gustafson going up for a shot. PCN file photo by Blaine Winslow.

Kale Gustafson going up for a shot. PCN file photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Dawgs Down McCool in Close Game

Beth Sparrow
Friday, January 19, 2024
MCCOOL JUNCTION - The teams and audience had to fight a snow squall to make it, but the game went as planned for Osceola at McCool Junction. After a close fight to the finish, Osceola came back with a win 53-47.
Polk County teams learn paths to conference titles

Polk County teams learn paths to conference titles

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CRC SHOWDOWN

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
YORK —The Crossroads Conference basketball tournament starts this next weekend. Polk County will be in anticipation as all four schools are in action. Can the Osceola boys repeat and the Cross County girls improve on 3rd to win? Time will tell.