Osceola Bulldogs

2023-24 Osceola Boys basketball team: (front left to right) Houstin Hinkle (st. mgr.), Alex Merry, Jack Wallace, Matt DeMers, Boston Hinkle, Kelby Neujahr, Hudson Prososki, Brycen Kula, Brayden Santos, Nixon Houston (st. mgr.); (back) Cash Valish, Brenden Gabel, Creighton Sterup, Kale Gustafson, Jeter Zelasney (st. mgr.), Koleton Udey, Braxton Mestl, Jackson Winslow. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2023-24 Osceola Boys basketball team: (front left to right) Houstin Hinkle (st. mgr.), Alex Merry, Jack Wallace, Matt DeMers, Boston Hinkle, Kelby Neujahr, Hudson Prososki, Brycen Kula, Brayden Santos, Nixon Houston (st. mgr.); (back) Cash Valish, Brenden Gabel, Creighton Sterup, Kale Gustafson, Jeter Zelasney (st. mgr.), Koleton Udey, Braxton Mestl, Jackson Winslow. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Can the Bulldogs Repeat?

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Last year the Osceola Bulldogs triumphed as conference champs and punched their ticket to the state tournament? Can they do it again this year? That remains to be seen.
Osceola junior Conner Schnell was named to the district first team.

Osceola junior Conner Schnell was named to the district first team.

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D2 District Football Honors Announced

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
As D2-5 District champion Osceola had six named to the first team, two to second team and five honorable mentions. They were 5-0 in the district. High Plains came in second in the district (4-1) and had five named to the first team, two to the second, and three honorable mention.
Hayden Lavaley goes for the catch against BDS on Thursday. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Hayden Lavaley goes for the catch against BDS on Thursday. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Penalties Hurt the Dawg’s Playoff Hopes

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
OSCEOLA – The Bulldogs faced the BDS Eagles on Thursday afternoon. With a light pole out, the game was scheduled for the daylight. BDS got the ball first. The had an offsides call, but still made progress. An offsides on Osceola also helped the Eagles.
EASTYN KROPATSCH Eastyn set a new school record for blocks in a season with 54 in their win against High Plains.

EASTYN KROPATSCH Eastyn set a new school record for blocks in a season with 54 in their win against High Plains.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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Osceola Beats High Plains 3-1

Douglas Burritt
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
POLK - In the regular season finale for both teams, Osceola would travel to Polk last Friday, October 20th to play High Plains. The Lady Storm would win the first set 25-18, but the Lady Bulldogs would take the next three by identical 25-23 scores to win the match three games to one.

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Football Playoff Previews

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The first round of playoffs has been announced. We are pleased that ALL FOUR Polk County teams made it. The Cross County Cougars (8-0) district champions host Wisner- Pilger (5-3) in Stromsburg at 6 PM on Thursday evening. Cross County comes off an undefeated season with 15 seniors.
Ella Lemburg serves for Osceola.

Ella Lemburg serves for Osceola.

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Osceola and Shelby-RC Meet in Triangular

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Osceola Bulldogs and Shelby-Rising City Huskies met in a triangular held in Shelby along with Meridian on Tuesday night.  Both teams lost to CRC top ranked Meridian in two sets. Osceola lost 25-11 and 25-16. The Huskies lost 25-12 and 25-17.
EDEN PETERSON “Edie” got two ace serves at the North Bend Central game and set up over 50 assists in two games.

EDEN PETERSON “Edie” got two ace serves at the North Bend Central game and set up over 50 assists in two games.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Creighton Sterup (OSC #53) blocks Carter Urkoski (HPC #33) so Matt DeMers (OSC #7) can run the ball. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Creighton Sterup (OSC #53) blocks Carter Urkoski (HPC #33) so Matt DeMers (OSC #7) can run the ball. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Wins the Defensive Battle Over the Storm

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
CLARKS – It was a battle of Polk County teams as Osceola traveled to Clarks to play High Plains. High Plains would get the ball first.