Osceola Bulldogs

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.
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.