Osceola Bulldogs

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.
Rori Wieseman finished with 5 assists for Osceola on Thursday against Heartland. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Rori Wieseman finished with 5 assists for Osceola on Thursday against Heartland. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Osceola Girls Get Wins Over High Plains, Heartland

Douglas Burritt
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
OSCEOLA– The Osceola Girls Basketball team picked up two wins last week as they traveled to Polk on Tuesday February 7th and downed High Plains 33-26. They hosted Heartland on Thursday, February 9th and won 33-27. Osceola used strong defense and just enough offense to win both close games.
PCN photos by Rick Holtz

PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Bulldogs Win Physical Game at Home

News Staff
Friday, February 10, 2023
OSCEOLA — Osceola evened its record on Thursday thanks to a 33-27 win over Heartland. The Bulldogs overcame a big second quarter by the Huskies and outscored them 24-14 in the second half, despite committing 26 turnovers in the game. The game stayed close through the first three quarters.
Isaiah Zelasney, Kelby Neujahr and Kale Gustafson combined to score 71 points on Thursday for the Bulldogs. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Isaiah Zelasney, Kelby Neujahr and Kale Gustafson combined to score 71 points on Thursday for the Bulldogs. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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No. 3 Bulldogs Rally for Double Overtime Win

News Staff
Friday, February 10, 2023
OSCEOLA — It was a senior night that won’t be forgotten any time soon.
PCN file photos

PCN file photos

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Girls Basketball Subdistrict Opponents Announced

Rick Holtz
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Polk County girls’ basketball teams learned their postseason path on Thursday when the NSAA announced subdistrict host sites and pairings. Cross County and Shelby-Rising City could face off in a C2 subdistrict final, while Osceola and High Plains could face off in a D2 subdistrict final.
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 8, 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.
Osceola's zone defense frustrated Fullerton on Thursday. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Osceola's zone defense frustrated Fullerton on Thursday. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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No Slowing Bulldogs

Bob Zelasney
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
DAVENPORT — After a busy three game week at the Crossroads Conference tournament, in which they won the championship for the second time in three years with a 55-47 win over Cross County, the Osceola Bulldogs were right back at it with another three game week.
Sierra Boden drives to the basket on Thursday against Fullerton. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Sierra Boden drives to the basket on Thursday against Fullerton. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Lady Bulldogs Fall to Warriors on the Road

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
FULLERTON — The Osceola girls went to Fullerton on Thursday to face the Warriors. It was a neckand-neck close game. It was back and forth with one team ahead and then the other. Fullerton had the lead with 1:22 left in the game, 34-33.