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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.
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.