Osceola Bulldogs

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.

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Cougars Win Subdistrict, Bulldogs Earn Wildcard

Bob Zelasney and Craig Pinley
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Osceola 66, St. Francis 63 LINCOLN — The old saying, the third times a charm, didn’t apply to the Osceola Bulldogs this past week as for the third straight year they would meet the Parkview Christian Patriots in the subdistrict finals and once again would fall to them, 71-58.
Osceola finishes the season with a record of 12-12 and is the D2-1 District Final runner-up.

Osceola finishes the season with a record of 12-12 and is the D2-1 District Final runner-up.

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Bulldogs fall to Defending State Champs

Rick Holtz
Saturday, February 25, 2023
FALLS CITY — What a difference a year makes. Osceola knew they had an uphill battle on Friday in the D2-1 District Final at Sacred Heart. Taking on the defending Class D2 State Champions on their home court with a trip to Lincoln on the line is a tall order for any team.
Isaiah Zelasney floats to the basket on a fast break for two of his team-high 24 points. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Isaiah Zelasney floats to the basket on a fast break for two of his team-high 24 points. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Osceola Pulls Out the Win in First Subdistrict Game

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
LINCOLN — Osceola was placed in a tough subdistrict by the NSAA. As it is, they had to deal the hand they were dealt, even if it didn’t seem right or “fair.”  First up was Humphrey St. Francis, ranked 12th by points according to the NSAA.