Osceola Bulldogs

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.
Caydee Bauers finished with 14 points in her final home game for Shelby-Rising City. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Caydee Bauers finished with 14 points in her final home game for Shelby-Rising City. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Lady Huskies Run Past Lady Bulldogs

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
SHELBY — In the final tuneup before heading to subdistrict play this week, Shelby-Rising City used a three-headed attack to defeat county rival Osceola, 46-34.
Caleb Peterson scored four points for Osceola on Friday against Shelby-Rising City. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Caleb Peterson scored four points for Osceola on Friday against Shelby-Rising City. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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No. 3 Bulldogs Too Much for Huskies

Bob Zelasney
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
SHELBY — Like the first time they played the Class D-2 No. 3 Osceola Bulldogs would take a big lead early on the Shelby/Rising City Huskies, only to have the Huskies tighten the game before the Bulldogs would close out the game with a big run.

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Area Teams Sending 12 to State

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Polk County will be well-represented this weekend at State wrestling as 12 wrestlers have qualified to compete. Cross County/Osceola qualified one wrestler. High Plains has five wrestlers competing at State. Shelby- Rising City is sending a school record six wrestlers to Omaha.