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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.
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 13, 2023
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
Brayden Santos hits the record breaking shot here at East Butler. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Brayden Santos hits the record breaking shot here at East Butler. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Santos Shines at East Butler

Beth Sparrow
Friday, December 8, 2023
Usually it’s the big tall guy you need to watch out for in basketball. Osceola has certainly used the height and brawn of Kale Gustafson in basketball in recent years. However, Thursday night it was time for the “littler” guy to shine.
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 6, 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 SHYANNE ANDERSON Shyanne put in 20 points against Shelby-RC including three treys.
Above: Devin Nuttelman (CCO) wrestles Traven Reznicek (SRC). Nuttelman pinned him in 1:11. Below: Jed Berggren (left) wrestled Daugherty of Lakeview. PCN photos by Travis Lane.

Above: Devin Nuttelman (CCO) wrestles Traven Reznicek (SRC). Nuttelman pinned him in 1:11. Below: Jed Berggren (left) wrestled Daugherty of Lakeview. PCN photos by Travis Lane.

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Husky Wrestling Takes 3rd at Lakeview

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
In team scores, Shelby-Rising City came in third with 159 points behind Columbus Lakeview (182 points) and Raymond Central (175 points).
Wrestling for CCO this season are (front) Tony Dewitt, Liam White, Devin Nuttelman, Joaquin Alvarez Rodriguez, and (back) Paxton Burke, Jed Berggren, Zaeden Hughes and Calob Troy. Not pictured is Kalan Lane. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Wrestling for CCO this season are (front) Tony Dewitt, Liam White, Devin Nuttelman, Joaquin Alvarez Rodriguez, and (back) Paxton Burke, Jed Berggren, Zaeden Hughes and Calob Troy. Not pictured is Kalan Lane. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CCO Wrestling is Small But Mighty

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
STROMSBURG - Cross County Osceola has nine boys out for wrestling this season. Returning state qualifier is Devin Nuttelman, although he will likely be wrestling at a heavier weight due to growth and working out.
2023-24 Lady Bulldog Basketball team: Kylie Battle, Janna Roberts, KateLynn Beckman, Rori Wieseman, Courtney Sunday, Emma Recker, Bella Recker, Melinn Roberts, Addison Theis, Charisa Boden, Savanna Boden, and Emersyn Prososki. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2023-24 Lady Bulldog Basketball team: Kylie Battle, Janna Roberts, KateLynn Beckman, Rori Wieseman, Courtney Sunday, Emma Recker, Bella Recker, Melinn Roberts, Addison Theis, Charisa Boden, Savanna Boden, and Emersyn Prososki. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Bulldogs Bring Experience to the Court

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
OSCEOLA- The Lady Bulldogs have 12 girls out for basketball this season, and only lost two due to graduation. At least nine girls saw action on the court last year, so experience is on the Bulldogs’side.