Osceola Bulldogs

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.
Kale Gustafson goes hard to the basket in the second half against SEM. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Kale Gustafson goes hard to the basket in the second half against SEM. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Gustafson: 'I Want to be Greatest Rebounder in the State'

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
OSCEOLA — It wasn’t the ending Osceola was looking for, but the Bulldogs have a lot to be proud of this season. Multiple school records fell this year. This season was a breakout season for Kale Gustafson. “Kale is amazing!” Osceola coach Jason Zelasney said.
Caleb Peterson was one of three seniors on this year's Bulldog squad. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow

Caleb Peterson was one of three seniors on this year's Bulldog squad. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow

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Bulldogs Upset at State

Beth Sparrow
Thursday, March 9, 2023
LINCOLN — It all comes down to free throws. This has been the story for Osceola boys almost all season. They have a hard time hitting free throws. In the beginning they hit a few, and then by the end of the game, they make more of them.
Members of the 1988 state-qualifying basketball team joined this year's squad as the Osceola community prepares to send boys basketball team to Lincoln this week as they try to bring home a state title. There was a pep rally Sunday at the Osceola City Auditorium. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Members of the 1988 state-qualifying basketball team joined this year's squad as the Osceola community prepares to send boys basketball team to Lincoln this week as they try to bring home a state title. There was a pep rally Sunday at the Osceola City Auditorium. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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MISSION IS STILL NOT COMPLETE

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
OSCEOLA — The Osceola community came together to celebrate a piece of history on Sunday. Nearly 250 people packed the Osceola City Auditorium as the boys basketball team prepares to go to Lincoln this week to compete for the Class D-2 State Title.
Osceola needs three more wins to be crowned Class D-2 State Champions. The journey continues Thursday. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

Osceola needs three more wins to be crowned Class D-2 State Champions. The journey continues Thursday. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

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Bulldogs Need 3 Wins to Complete their Mission

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
OSCEOLA — This season for Osceola has been defined by the number 3. There are three seniors on this year’s squad in Kolton Neujahr, Caleb Peterson and Isaiah Zelasney. The Bulldogs were involved in three overtime games. A fan got a T-shirt for every 3-point basket the Bulldogs hit at home.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week since there were no male competitions we are limiting it to just one female.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week since there were no male competitions we are limiting it to just one female.

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Athlete of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week since there were no male competitions we are limiting it to just one female. Athlete of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.
The Osceola boys basketball team is heading back to State for the third year in a row. Osceola defeated Friend 64-45 at home on Monday to punch their ticket to Lincoln. The Bulldogs will have to wait and see who they play next week. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

The Osceola boys basketball team is heading back to State for the third year in a row. Osceola defeated Friend 64-45 at home on Monday to punch their ticket to Lincoln. The Bulldogs will have to wait and see who they play next week. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Osceola Returns to State Thanks to 64-45 Win Over Friend

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
OSCEOLA — It wasn’t always pretty, but the Osceola boys basketball team earned their third consecutive Class D-2 state berth with a 64-45 victory over Friend to take the D2-4 District Final Monday night in the Bulldogs’ gym.
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 1, 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.