Osceola Bulldogs

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.
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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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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. Taya Pinneo Taya Pinneo scored 24 points in the game against High Plains, 57% of the team’s points.
Creighton Sterup shoots one against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Creighton Sterup shoots one against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Bulldogs Add a Win Over the Knights

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
OSCEOLA – With Kale Gustafson sitting on the bench midway through the third period with his third foul, the 39-25 lead Osceola High School had on Tuesday night seemed more precarious than it might be for most teams, given that the senior averages 26 points and regularly grabs 15 or more rebounds...
Rori Wieseman plays great defense against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Rori Wieseman plays great defense against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Lady Dawgs Improve to 6-1 With Win Over Knights

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
OSCEOLA – With Nebraska Lutheran speeding up the pace, Osceola senior point guard Rori Wieseman had her hands full keeping the Bulldogs on task early in Tuesday’s Crossroads Conference game.
Kale Gustafson, Osceola boys basketball, got his 1,000th career rebound at the game against Nebraska Lutheran. He currently has 1,008 career rebounds. Photos provided.

Kale Gustafson, Osceola boys basketball, got his 1,000th career rebound at the game against Nebraska Lutheran. He currently has 1,008 career rebounds. Photos provided.

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Gustafson Grabs 1,000th Rebound

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Kale Gustafson, a senior at Osceola, recently set another record. He already holds the school’s career rebounding record as of February, previously held byAlan Gissler. At the Nebraska Lutheran game, he hit his 1,000th rebound. The state career record is 1,376.
Kelby Neujahr makes a pass under the hoop against DC Aquinas. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Kelby Neujahr makes a pass under the hoop against DC Aquinas. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Boys Meet Tough Opponents

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
OSCEOLA - From the looks of the roster, Osceola boys would not have trouble with Dorchester. The Longhorns listed six players total with just one over six feet tall. That would turn out to be the case with a Bulldog win 55-17.
Courtney Sunday shoots a free throw at DC Aquinas. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Courtney Sunday shoots a free throw at DC Aquinas. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Girls ‘Bulldog’ the Longhorns

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
OSCEOLA - The game between the Osceola Bulldogs and the Dorchester Longhorns on Thursday night turned into more of a fight than the Dawgs were anticipating. Even so, the Osceola girls continued their winning streak with a 5-0 record.
Paxton Burke (CCO) wrestles Austin Smith of Kearney Catholic. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Paxton Burke (CCO) wrestles Austin Smith of Kearney Catholic. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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CCO Wrestling at Kearney Catholic

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
KEARNEY - Cross County Osceola Twisters went to Kearney for the Kearney Catholic Dual Invitational. Ten teams participated.