Osceola Bulldogs

CC/O senior Ema Dickey went 1-2 at state in her only year of girls wrestling. She finished with a record of 26-10. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

CC/O senior Ema Dickey went 1-2 at state in her only year of girls wrestling. She finished with a record of 26-10. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Dickey goes 1-2 at Class B State Wrestling

Ken Kush
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
CC/O senior Ema Dickey excelled her first three-years at Cross County on the basketball court during the winter sports season.This season as Cross County and Osceola combined forces to offer girls wrestling for the first time, Dickey decided to give the new sport a try.
Bella Recker puts up a bucket.

Bella Recker puts up a bucket.

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Osceola Beats Dorchester to Make the Finals

Beth Sparrow
Thursday, January 29, 2026
YORK – Tuesday night was the CRC girls’ semifinals. First was Osceola vs. Dorchester, and the Dawgs came out on top, 37-29. Cross County finished out the night defeating McCool Junction 56-42.
Osceola junior Bella Recker (24) put the Bulldogs on her back on Saturday, scoring 26 points and leading the Bulldogs to the 50-45 win over Twin River. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow

Osceola junior Bella Recker (24) put the Bulldogs on her back on Saturday, scoring 26 points and leading the Bulldogs to the 50-45 win over Twin River. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow

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Recker’s 26 points helps Osceola edge Titans

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
OSCEOLA – With one starter out with an injury and another rotation player ill, junior post player Bella Recker’s versatility came into clear focus Saturday for the Osceola girls basketball team during a 50-45 home win over Twin River.
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 for Jan. 15, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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.
Osceola sophomore Landan Drozd (3) mixes it up with a couple of David City players as he battles for the rebound. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Osceola sophomore Landan Drozd (3) mixes it up with a couple of David City players as he battles for the rebound. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Bulldog’s Losing Streak Reaches Six After Losses to Nebraska Lutheran and Scouts

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
OSCEOLA– Osceola’s boys basketball team has played its share of contests against squads from higher classifications this winter and has occasionally struggled against the size of those bigger schools.
Osceola junior Bella Recker (24) has her eyes peeled towards the basket as she drives during the loss to David City on friday night. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Osceola junior Bella Recker (24) has her eyes peeled towards the basket as she drives during the loss to David City on friday night. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Girls Survive at Nebraska Lutheran, Drop Weekend Tilt to David City

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
OSCEOLA – Following a thrilling 59-58 double overtime win at Nebraska Lutheran last Tuesday, the Osceola girls basketball team hosted David City and the familiar surroundings did nothing to help the Bulldogs during a 53-33 loss Friday.
Top- Cross County/Osceola junior Jed Berggren was the bracket champion at 150 pounds.

Top- Cross County/Osceola junior Jed Berggren was the bracket champion at 150 pounds.

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Twisters Score Top Five Team Finish at Malcolm Invite

Ken Kush
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
MALCOLM- A total of 16 teams were in action on Saturday at the Malcolm Wrestling Invite.The only local team to make the trip was Cross County/Osceola and the Twisters had a top five finish in the team race as they amasses 115.5 points and took home fourth place.
Cross County senior Edie Peterson gets a clean look at a 3-point attempt as the Osceola defense is late. Peterson scored 18 in the Cougars win on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Cross County senior Edie Peterson gets a clean look at a 3-point attempt as the Osceola defense is late. Peterson scored 18 in the Cougars win on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Add Win Over Bulldogs, Slip Past Osceola 41-36

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
STROMSBURG – Cougar starter Ella Clark sat out for this game due to injury, but the Cougars still managed a win against the Bulldogs 41-36.The first quarter was close.
Osceola junior Bella Recker (24) drives against the Bergan Catholic defender in Monday’s game at Mead. Recker led the Bulldogs in scoring with 15. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Osceola junior Bella Recker (24) drives against the Bergan Catholic defender in Monday’s game at Mead. Recker led the Bulldogs in scoring with 15. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Turnovers, Missed Free Throws Help Bergan to 44-31 win over Bulldogs at Mead Tournament

Ken Kush
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
MEAD- Coming out of the NSAA Five-Day Sports Moratorium a coach never really knows what his team will do in the first game following the break.Osceola took a 12-7 lead at the end of the first quarter and were a very respectable 5 of 9 from the field as they built the early advantage.
Osceola senior Brayden Santos never shied away from taking to the ball to the hoop against the Bergan Catholic Knights stacked post game. Santos led Osceola with 15 points in the loss to No. 1 Bergan. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Osceola senior Brayden Santos never shied away from taking to the ball to the hoop against the Bergan Catholic Knights stacked post game. Santos led Osceola with 15 points in the loss to No. 1 Bergan. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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BULLDOG BOYS NO MATCH FOR C-2 NO. 1 BERGAN KNIGHTS

Ken Kush
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
MEAD-On paper it was a mismatch.On the floor that mismatch played out.Both the Osceola Bulldogs and the Bergan Catholic Knights were on the floor for the first time since the NSAA five-day sports moratorium ended on Monday.Bergan Catholic, (7-0) and ranked as the No.