Osceola Bulldogs

Graci Conkling gets the dig in against Elba earlier this season. PCN file photo by Blaine Winslow.

Graci Conkling gets the dig in against Elba earlier this season. PCN file photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Loses Two

Douglas Burritt
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
EXETER/CEDAR RAPIDS – The Osceola Girls Volleyball hit the road last week for a pair of games that would both end in four set losses for the Lady Bulldogs. Osceola traveled to Exeter on Tuesday, September 26th to take on the EMF (Exeter-Milligan-Friend) Bobcats and fell 25-20, 12-25, 19-25, 24-26.
Alexis Burritt with the kill against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Alexis Burritt with the kill against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Lady Dawgs Improve to 8-5

Douglas Burritt
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
OSCEOLA – The Osceola volleyball girls were busy last week with three home matches as they hosted Dorchester on Tuesday, September 19th and then hosted Elba and Nebraska Lutheran for a triangular on Thursday, September 21st.
Brycen Kula carries the ball while Matt DeMers leads blocking. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Brycen Kula carries the ball while Matt DeMers leads blocking. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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The Bulldogs Take a Bite Out of the Tigers

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
PALMER – The Bulldogs were on the road Friday night playing the Palmer Tigers. The Bulldogs would get the ball first and score early with a 39-yard touchdown run by Kale Gustafson. Palmer could not score this quarter. The Bulldogs would put up two more touchdowns and one two-point conversion.
Janna Roberts gets the dig earlier this season. PCN file photo by Blaine Winslow.

Janna Roberts gets the dig earlier this season. PCN file photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Lady Dawgs Remain Undefeated

Douglas Burritt
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Osceola Lady Bulldogs volleyball team hit the road last week as they traveled to Cedar Bluffs and Mead. Osceola would pick up two wins with four-set victories in both matches to improve to 5-0 on the season.
Matt DeMers runs this in for a touchdown. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Matt DeMers runs this in for a touchdown. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Overcomes QB Injury, Wins 74-6

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
OSCEOLA – Amidst the pomp and circumstance of Homecoming, the Osceola High School football team found out a little bit more about their youthful roster during a blowout win that was not without its stresses.

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Osceola overcomes QB injury, wins 74-6

Craig Pinley, Pcn Sports Writer
Sunday, September 3, 2023
OSCEOLA – Osceola quarterback Kale Gustafson was named Homecoming King Friday night after his football team beat Humphrey Lindsey Holy Family 74-6, but as he took pictures with HC Queen Emma Recker, he was wearing a sling on his left arm.
Braxton Mestl (#11) looks to receive a pass from Kale Gustafson (#2). PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Braxton Mestl (#11) looks to receive a pass from Kale Gustafson (#2). PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Bulldogs Win Their First Game

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
OSCEOLA - Osceola hosted Diller-Odell for their first game of the season. The Bulldogs were raring to go getting ahead 26-0 in the first quarter. By half time they had put up another 14 points to make it 40-0. They held that score for a while.
AVA LARMON - Ava led the Huskies with 21 kills and 7 blocks to claim victory over the Hawks.

AVA LARMON - Ava led the Huskies with 21 kills and 7 blocks to claim victory over the Hawks.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Slammers won the tourney at Wisner on Saturday. Photo provided.

Slammers won the tourney at Wisner on Saturday. Photo provided.

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Slammers Win Championship at Wisner Tourney

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
WISNER — Not a bad way to spend a Saturday. The Polk County Slammers traveled to Wisner for the NEN Viper Softball Tournament. The Slammers were perfect on the day, opening with a 16-0 win over O’Neill, a 9-4 win over Pierce and capped the championship day with a 10-8 win over the host NEN.
Eastyn Kropatsch and Bella Recker go up for the block against Heartland. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Eastyn Kropatsch and Bella Recker go up for the block against Heartland. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Lady Dawgs Score Two Wins at Triangular

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
HENDERSON – With just two seniors, the Osceola volleyball team might be considered a young team, but with the height that the Bulldogs possess on their front line, improvement might not be as tall an order as it could’ve been.