Osceola Bulldogs

Twin River's bench gathers around home plate as Paydon Rinkol rounds the bases following his second inning two-run home run. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River's bench gathers around home plate as Paydon Rinkol rounds the bases following his second inning two-run home run. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans Win Thanks to 2-out Rally

Rick Holtz
Friday, March 31, 2023
GENOA — The Titans won a back-and-forth game on Thursday to improve to 3-2 on the year. Twin River defeated Raymond Central 13-11 at Genoa City Park.  Trailing 10-9 in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Titans scored four runs to take a 13-10 lead.
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, March 29, 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. SIERRA BODEN Sierra Boden finished first in the 800-meter run last week at the Sutton Invitational.
Brayden Santos pitches for the Titans on Saturday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Brayden Santos pitches for the Titans on Saturday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Twin River Opens Season with Win, 2 Losses

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
GENOA — Twin River opens the season with a 14-8 road win over Thurston-Cuming County on Tuesday, March 21. They capitalized on errors and walks en route to a 12-run sixth inning for the come-from-behind win. Brayden Santos went 2-for-2 with a pair of RBI and also scored two run.

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Osceola Girls Take 1st at Sutton Invitational

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
SUTTON — Osceola girls edged 11 other teams to claim victory at the Sutton Invitational on Tuesday, May 21. The Bulldogs finished with 79 points, five more than St. Cecilia, who finished second. Sierra Boden won the 800-meter run with a time of 2:41.56.

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Titans win opener on the road

Rick Holtz
Thursday, March 23, 2023
BANCROFT — Twin River used a 12-run sixth inning to take control of Tuesday’s season-opener against Thurston-Cuming County. The Titans would go on to win 14-8.
Front Row: Emilee Patchen (left), Janna Roberts, Rachel Murphy, Addison Theis, Dazi Lee, Rihanna Ortiz, Melinn Roberts, Sierra Boden, Ella Lemburg, Camryn Peterson, Savanna Boden, Charisas Boden, Eastyn Kropatsch, Fayth Winkelman. Back Row: Micah Murphy, Dameun Lee, Ian Novak, Kelby Neujahr, Isaiah Zelasney, Hayden Lavaley, Kale Gustafson, Alexx Winkelman, Braylon Peterson, Brenden Gabel, Garrett Drozd. Photo provided

Front Row: Emilee Patchen (left), Janna Roberts, Rachel Murphy, Addison Theis, Dazi Lee, Rihanna Ortiz, Melinn Roberts, Sierra Boden, Ella Lemburg, Camryn Peterson, Savanna Boden, Charisas Boden, Eastyn Kropatsch, Fayth Winkelman. Back Row: Micah Murphy, Dameun Lee, Ian Novak, Kelby Neujahr, Isaiah Zelasney, Hayden Lavaley, Kale Gustafson, Alexx Winkelman, Braylon Peterson, Brenden Gabel, Garrett Drozd. Photo provided

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Osceola Has High Hopes for 2023 Track Season

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Osceola track has high hopes for this upcoming season, and for good reason. They have many returning athletes and some promising newcomers. First there is two-time fourgold medalist Isaiah Zelasney. He would be a three-time state medalist except his freshman year was Covid.
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Baseball Team Ready to Make History

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Six Osceola baseball players are set to make history this season. For the first time in school history, Osceola participating in baseball. Osceola Activities Director Evan Feezell said that discussions started back in the fall about whether the school wanted to have a baseball team.
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, March 22, 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. ZOEY WALKER Zoey Walker set a new school record and a meet record in the high jump with a jump of 5-feet-4 and placed first.

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Area teams Compete at Concordia Invite

Beth Sparrow and Bob Zelasney
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Concordia Invite (Class C) Prairie Division Shelby-Rising City and Cross County competed in the indoor meet at Concordia during the class C (Prairie Division) Friday late afternoon and evening. Shelby-Rising City girls had a great day, ending up as the runner-up team with 74 points.
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Area Athletes Receive CRC Honors

Rick Holtz
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Polk County basketball players are beginning to see postseason honors roll in. The Crossroads All-Conference teams were announced earlier this week. The boys all-conference first team features Osceola senior Isaiah Zelasney and junior Kale Gustafson.