Osceola Bulldogs

Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) wrestles Calob Troy (CCO) in the triangular at East Butler. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) wrestles Calob Troy (CCO) in the triangular at East Butler. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

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Three Storm Wrestlers Place at Home Meet

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
COLUMBUS - High Plains hosted their wrestling invitational over the weekend with 24 teams participating in the boys’ competition. The Norm Manstedt Invite was held at Central Community College in Columbus. The host team placed 12th with 66 points, the second highest for Class D.
Above: Kale Gustafson goes up for the dunk against Cornerstone Christian. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Above: Kale Gustafson goes up for the dunk against Cornerstone Christian. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Gustafson Not Just a Good Athlete

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Kale Gustafson, senior at Osceola, might be best known for grabbing rebounds and putting up points in basketball or running touchdowns in football. However this is not all the “super senior” is good at. Sure, he has the school record for rebounds, surpassing Alan Gissler last year.
Brycen Kula shoots a trey for Osceola. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Brycen Kula shoots a trey for Osceola. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Boys Down Cornerstone Christian

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
OMAHA – This game was probably memorable for more than one reason. Yes, Gustafson set the career points record. However, how many times do high school basketball players play in a gym with elementary age kids playing field hockey on the other side of the partition.
Emersyn Prososki looks to pass. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Emersyn Prososki looks to pass. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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Osceola Girls Pull Out the Win Over Cornerstone Christian

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
OMAHA – It wasn’t a normal gym, but the Lady Bulldogs still pulled out a win in the YMCA-type setting 35-23 over Cornerstone Christian (3-4). The Osceola girls are now 8-3. It was a slow start for the Bulldogs, but they started ahead 6-2.
Above: Kale Gustafson (center) is pictured with his team after breaking the school career record for points. Below: Former record holder Isaiah Zelasney is pictured with Kale Gustafson. The two played together the last three years before Zelasney graduated. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Kale Gustafson (center) is pictured with his team after breaking the school career record for points. Below: Former record holder Isaiah Zelasney is pictured with Kale Gustafson. The two played together the last three years before Zelasney graduated. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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GUSTAFSON SCORES ANOTHER RECORD

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
On Friday, Kale Gustafson of Osceola got another school record. He surpassed the school record of career points in basketball. That record was set less than a year ago by his former teammate Isaiah Zelasney. He needed three points on Friday to surpass the points set by Isaiah Zelasney, 1744.
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 3, 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. RYLEE ACKERSON High Plains' Rylee Ackerson put in 13 points against Cedar Bluffs, had three steals and two rebounds.
Senior Kale Gustafson (OSC) takes the shot over senior Tanner Hollinger (CC) on Tuesday.

Senior Kale Gustafson (OSC) takes the shot over senior Tanner Hollinger (CC) on Tuesday.

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Cross County Solidifies Win In Spite of Gustafson’s Solid Performance

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
STROMSBURG – Cross County and Osceola have asserted themselves as state-ranked teams in Class C and D divisions and if Tuesday’s Crossroads Conference matchup between the Cougars and Bulldogs was an indicator, both squads acquitted themselves as such.
Ema Dickey (CC) takes the ball around Emma Recker (OSC) on Tuesday evening. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Ema Dickey (CC) takes the ball around Emma Recker (OSC) on Tuesday evening. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Cross County Girls Add Win Over Osceola

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
STROMSBURG — It was a near capacity crowd of 600 people who came to watch the county rivalry of Osceola against Cross County. Undefeated and second ranked Lady Cougars took the early lead over the Lady Bulldogs and never looked back. The Lady Cougars remain undefeated with a 64-32 win.
Addison Theis takes the shot against Mead while teammates Bella Recker and Melinn Roberts block. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Addison Theis takes the shot against Mead while teammates Bella Recker and Melinn Roberts block. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Girls Take Second in Mead

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
MEAD – Rori Wieseman led the Bulldogs in their first game against Mead, not missing a shot for the win 60-8. Unfortunately, the shots just didn’t fall in the hoop against Fremont Bergan in the championship, so the Lady Dawgs took second after the 40-18 loss.
Brayden Santos takes the shot against Sutton. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow. 9, B. Mestl 8, H. Prososki 5, B. Hinkle 3, C. Sterup 2, J. Winslow 2. Rebounds: K. Gustafson 18, K. Neujahr 8, B. Mestl 6, H. Prososki 5.

Brayden Santos takes the shot against Sutton. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow. 9, B. Mestl 8, H. Prososki 5, B. Hinkle 3, C. Sterup 2, J. Winslow 2. Rebounds: K. Gustafson 18, K. Neujahr 8, B. Mestl 6, H. Prososki 5.

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Bulldogs Lose a Heartbreaker to Mead, Take Third Over Sutton

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
MEAD – The Osceola boys put on two exciting games in Mead, losing to Mead on a last-second buzzer-beater basket by Mead and winning over Sutton by hanging on to their lead to win 54-50. The games started similarly. Osceola took the early lead in both.