Osceola Bulldogs

Ty Racek went 2-2 at 152 pounds on Friday at the Freeman Invite. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Ty Racek went 2-2 at 152 pounds on Friday at the Freeman Invite. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Area Wrestlers Back in Action

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
FREEMAN — Cross County-Osceola traveled to the Freeman Invite on Friday. Devin Nuttelman was crowned the 106-pound champion at the event. He defeated teammate Wyatt Smith in 2:24 in the final round. Nuttelman went 5-0 on the day with five pins.
Kale Gustafson blocks a BDS shot during the second half on Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Kale Gustafson blocks a BDS shot during the second half on Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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No. 3 Bulldogs Back in CRC Final

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 27, 2023
YORK — The Bulldogs are right where they want to be. Class D-2 No. 3 Osceola held-on for a 42-41 win for Bruning-Davenport/Shickley in the semifinal of the Crossroads Conference Tournament on Thursday at the York City Auditorium.
Osceola coach Brett Webster talks things over with his team during a timeout on Tuesday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Osceola coach Brett Webster talks things over with his team during a timeout on Tuesday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Lady Bulldogs Face Mustangs in a Rematch to Advance in CRC

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
YORK — Less than a week ago, the Lady Bulldogs hosted the Lady Mustangs of McCool for a regular season game. Tuesday night, they would get a rematch in the Crossroads Conference. Osceola would get on the board first with a basket by Savanna Boden after a couple minutes of play.
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, January 25, 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 Rori Wieseman collapses the defense on Shelby-Rising City's Caydee Bauers in Saturday's matchup at the Crossroads Conference Tournament. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Osceola's Rori Wieseman collapses the defense on Shelby-Rising City's Caydee Bauers in Saturday's matchup at the Crossroads Conference Tournament. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Bulldogs, Huskies Face Off in First Round

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
YORK — The Osceola and Shelby-Rising City girls were seeded to play each other in the Crossroads Conference tournament on Saturday. They had not yet played each other in regular season, as they are scheduled for Feb. 10 in Shelby.
Huskies senior Payton Sliva (left) and Bulldogs senior Kolton Neujahr are no strangers to the Crossroads Conference Tournament. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Huskies senior Payton Sliva (left) and Bulldogs senior Kolton Neujahr are no strangers to the Crossroads Conference Tournament. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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No. 3 Bulldogs Eye Title, Eliminate Huskies

Bob Zelasney
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
YORK — Two neighboring teams would meet in York in a quarterfinal match-up of the Crossroads Conference Tournament, with the Osceola Bulldogs squaring off with the Shelby-Rising City Huskies. The Class D-2 No.
Collin Vrbka rolls over his opponent on his way to being crowned champion at David City. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka

Collin Vrbka rolls over his opponent on his way to being crowned champion at David City. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka

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Huskies See 2 Champs Crowned at David City

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Justin Knoll DAVID CITY — Shelby-Rising City had two champions at the David City Invite over the weekend. The Huskies finished third with 111 points. Millard West was the top placing team with 152 points. Collin Vrbka went a perfect 5-0 on the day at 220 pounds.

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Bulldogs Fall to Mustangs Ahead of CRC Play

Douglas Burritt
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Rori Wieseman OSCEOLA — The Osceola girls hosted McCool Junction in a regular season matchup last Friday, Jan. 20. The Lady Bulldogs played tough but lost 50-32. Osceola would lead at halftime 20-17, but were outscored 33-12 in the second half of the 18 point loss.

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Bulldogs Top Mustangs Heading into CRC Play

Bob Zelasney
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
OSCEOLA — In their last game before the CRC Conference Tournament, the top seeded Osceola Bulldogs would host a very tough 10-4 McCool Junction Mustangs and they would take control early and then use a big second quarter to take a huge lead and at games end had a 63-37 decision over the Mustangs.
The record was broken with 58.3 seconds remaining in the first half on Tuesday against Nebraska Christian. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

The record was broken with 58.3 seconds remaining in the first half on Tuesday against Nebraska Christian. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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New Scoring King

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
CENTRAL CITY — Records are meant to be broken, some just take longer to break than others. Isaiah Zelasney was four points away from the magic number of 1,418 entering Class D-2 No. 3 Osceola's game at Nebraska Christian. Four points away from tying the school record set by Alan Gissler in 1967.