Osceola Bulldogs

Derek Baloun is coaching tee ball to Osceola young kids. Photo provided.

Derek Baloun is coaching tee ball to Osceola young kids. Photo provided.

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Osceola Tee Ball Season is a Success

Lexi Reimers
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Summer T-ball season ended for 23 boys and girls participating in Osceola. Split into Pre-K and Kindergarten groups, the kids and coaches practiced for 6 weeks. The focus of the Pre-K group was to teach basic skills and to understand the sport.
Coach Tom Schleif, Coach Carrie Swanson, Sierra Boden, Roberta Hines and Coach Laureen Powell represented the Polk County Slammers at the all-star game in Columbus. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Coach Tom Schleif, Coach Carrie Swanson, Sierra Boden, Roberta Hines and Coach Laureen Powell represented the Polk County Slammers at the all-star game in Columbus. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Slammers Shine One Last Time in All-Star Game

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
COLUMBUS — Hollywood could not have scripted it better. Two members of the Polk County Slammers, along with three of their coaches, took part in the 17th annual Central Community College All-Star game last week.
Isaiah Zelasney gets coached one last time by his cousin, Jason. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Isaiah Zelasney gets coached one last time by his cousin, Jason. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Zelasney Plays in GI & Columbus All-Star Games

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
GRAND ISLAND – What a way to go out. Isaiah Zelasney completed his summer farewell tour last week, taking part in a pair of all-star games.
LIBERTY BAKER

LIBERTY BAKER

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ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Liberty Baker excelled in volleyball and track during her career. She led the volleyball team in kills, and led the track team with three medals in every meet. She will continue both sports at York University. Isaiah Zelasney has had quite the athletic career in football, basketball and track.
Osceola girls were crowned D-2 District Champs. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Osceola girls were crowned D-2 District Champs. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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Osceola Girls Take the District Title

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Osceola hosted the Class D-2 district track meet with eleven teams competing. The Lady Storm scored 18 points for tenth place, and the Lady Bulldogs scored 124 points to become the district champion. They were twenty points ahead of the second-place team, East Butler.
Alexx Winkelman will run in the 100- and 400-meter dashes at state.

Alexx Winkelman will run in the 100- and 400-meter dashes at state.

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Osceola, High Plains boys heading to state

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Osceola hosted the Class D-2 district track meet with eleven teams competing. Osceola boys came in fourth place with 50 points, and just edging them out was High Plains in third with 73 points.
Polk County Track Prepares for Districts

Polk County Track Prepares for Districts

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Polk County Track Prepares for Districts

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
STROMSBURG — The Cross County track invitational was held on a warm windy Thursday. Nine boys and girls teams participated. The Polk County girls came in second, third and fourth behind Nebraska Christian.
Shelby-Rising City girls won their third straight CRC Track Title Saturday in Osceola. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Shelby-Rising City girls won their third straight CRC Track Title Saturday in Osceola. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Polk County Girls Shine at Conference Meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
OSCEOLA — The Huskies girls’ track team are now the three-time defending Crossroads Conference Champions. Shelby-Rising City beat out 12 other teams on their way to the CRC crown, finishing with 141 points. Osceola finished second with 92 1/3 points, Cross County finished fourth with 63 points.
The High Plains boys team finished second with 78 points. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

The High Plains boys team finished second with 78 points. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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County Boys Dominant at CRC Meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
OSCEOLA — Polk County boys track teams were well-represented at the Crossroads Conference track meet on Saturday in Osceola. The High Plains boys team finished second with 78 points.
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, May 3, 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. LIBERTY BAKER Liberty Baker won the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes as well as the 100-meter hurdles.