Osceola Bulldogs

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.
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.