Osceola Bulldogs

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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.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we wanted to recognize two male athletes and two female athletes.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we wanted to recognize two male athletes and two female athletes.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we wanted to recognize two male athletes and two female athletes. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.
Though he does not attend a Polk County high school, Shelby resident Grady Romshek, a senior at Aquinas Catholic in David City, stood tall as the Class D 106-pound champion. Also on the podium with him was Shelby-Rising City's Owen Krafka, who finished third, and High Plains' Levi Russell, who finished sixth. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Though he does not attend a Polk County high school, Shelby resident Grady Romshek, a senior at Aquinas Catholic in David City, stood tall as the Class D 106-pound champion. Also on the podium with him was Shelby-Rising City's Owen Krafka, who finished third, and High Plains' Levi Russell, who finished sixth. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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8 Area Wrestlers Return with Medals

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
OMAHA — Polk County was well-represented at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha. County schools sent 12 wrestlers and eight found themselves on the medal stand on Saturday.   SRC: Justin Knoll (160 pounds) would first wrestle Varner of Hemingford and pinned him in 3:13.
Osceola's Brayden Santos pushes the ball past Carter Urkoski on his way to the basket. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Osceola's Brayden Santos pushes the ball past Carter Urkoski on his way to the basket. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Bulldogs Wrap Regular Season with Win over Storm

Bob Zelasney
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
POLK — The Osceola Bulldogs closed out their regular season with a trip to Polk to take on the High Plains Storm and came back with a 63-41 victory, raising their record to 21-2 and extended their winning streak to 14 games.
Rori Wieseman gets open in the second half for Osceola. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Rori Wieseman gets open in the second half for Osceola. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Bulldogs ‘Survive and Advance’ with Overtime win over Storm

Rick Holtz
Friday, February 17, 2023
OSCEOLA — It’s win-or-go-home and neither team was finished after four quarters. Osceola defeated High Plains 43-38 in overtime on Thursday to claim the D2-3 Subdistrict Title. The Bulldogs jumped out to a fast start, opening the game on a 10-0 run.
PCN photos by Rick Holtz

PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Boys Basketball Subdistrict Opponents Announced

Rick Holtz
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The boys subdistrict pairings were released earlier this week and area teams have begun their journey to Lincoln. Osceola has the hardest path forward in the D2-3 Subdistrict, with four teams with winning records in the field.
Rori Wieseman finished with 12 points, 5 steals, 4 rebounds and 4 assists in Osceola's opening round win over Mead. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Rori Wieseman finished with 12 points, 5 steals, 4 rebounds and 4 assists in Osceola's opening round win over Mead. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Lady Bulldogs Advance to Subdistrict Final

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Lady Bulldogs got the honor of hosting their subdistrict and playing on their home court Tuesday night against the Mead Raiders. They “took a bit to get going” according to Coach Webster, but they did, fueled by a couple baskets from Emma Recker and a couple threes from Emersyn Prososki.
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, February 15, 2023
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. LEVI RUSSELL Levi Russell was the D-2 District Champ at 106 pounds.