Osceola Bulldogs

Osceola senior Addison Theis (10) averaged 15.3 points per game last year as she led the area in scoring. Theis leads a veteran group of Bulldogs into the new season. PCN file photo.

Osceola senior Addison Theis (10) averaged 15.3 points per game last year as she led the area in scoring. Theis leads a veteran group of Bulldogs into the new season. PCN file photo.

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Theis Looks to Continue Improvement for Bulldog Hoops

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
OSCEOLA – Addison “Addie” Theis has proven able to overcome the occasional obstacle in her life, conquering the hurdle events during track and field season well enough to win conference titles and qualify for state last spring.
Members of the Cross County/Osceola Boys Wrestling team include; Front row: (L-R)- Jed Berggren, Joaquin Alvarez, Brenden Gabel, Brayden Nuttelman, Bode Berggren. Second row - Paxton Burke, Milo Gehring, Harper Michalak, Brody Walker. Third row- Karston Dotson-Monroe, Bridger Johnson, Derek Georges, Emmitt Lonsdale, Billy Carnes. Top row: Leland Rice, Coach Dylan Kaup, Hunter Baumert, Calob Troy. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Members of the Cross County/Osceola Boys Wrestling team include; Front row: (L-R)- Jed Berggren, Joaquin Alvarez, Brenden Gabel, Brayden Nuttelman, Bode Berggren. Second row - Paxton Burke, Milo Gehring, Harper Michalak, Brody Walker. Third row- Karston Dotson-Monroe, Bridger Johnson, Derek Georges, Emmitt Lonsdale, Billy Carnes. Top row: Leland Rice, Coach Dylan Kaup, Hunter Baumert, Calob Troy. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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TWISTERS BOYS WRESTLING PREVIEW

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
OSCEOLA- With a roster of 17 wrestlers strong, Cross County/ Osceola Twisters head coach Dylan Kaup will have a lot to work with as he prepares the team for the upcoming season.
The Cross County/Osceola Twisters girls wrestling team gets in their running at Tuesday’s practice held at the Osceola Auditorium. Both the girls and the boys teams are practicing at the Auditorium at the same time. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The Cross County/Osceola Twisters girls wrestling team gets in their running at Tuesday’s practice held at the Osceola Auditorium. Both the girls and the boys teams are practicing at the Auditorium at the same time. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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TWISTERS GIRLS WRESTLING PROGRAM READY FOR ADVENTURE

Ken Kush
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
STROMSBURG- For the first time in both schools’ history, both Cross County and Osceola will offer girls wrestling that is sanctioned by the NSAA.The two school boards decided to approve the co-op and thus the Twisters girls wrestling program was born.
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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PCN Athletes of the Week for Oct. 30, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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.
Above: Kenzie Bartling with the kill.

Above: Kenzie Bartling with the kill.

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CRC Consolation

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
YORK- The Osceola Bulldogs used a stiff-arm approach to keep the Nebraska Lutheran Knights just far enough away so they were not a threat the first two sets.
Hayden Hopwood (SRC) goes for a kill as Graci Conkling and Alexis Burritt (OSC) block. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Hayden Hopwood (SRC) goes for a kill as Graci Conkling and Alexis Burritt (OSC) block. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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SRC Goes 2-0 & Osceola 1-1 at Triangular

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
OSCEOLA - Osceola hosted Shelby-Rising City and Meridian in a Crossroads conference triangular on Tuesday night.Osceola defeated Meridian in two sets, 25-15 and 25-17. Shelby-Rising City then defeated Meridian in three sets, 17-25, 25-18 and 25-18.
Osceola celebrates last Tuesday night’s win over BDS in straight sets. Osceola drew the No. 2 seed in this weekends CRC Tournament in York. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Osceola celebrates last Tuesday night’s win over BDS in straight sets. Osceola drew the No. 2 seed in this weekends CRC Tournament in York. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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Bulldogs Cap Busy Week of Volleyball at 5-3

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
OSCEOLA-The first game of Tuesday night’s triangular at Osceola was a big one for the Bulldogs in more than one way.
Osceola senior Brayden Santos hauls in a 48-yard completion in the first half leading to the Bulldogs first touchdown two plays later. Santos caught a 50-yard scoring strike in the second half. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Osceola senior Brayden Santos hauls in a 48-yard completion in the first half leading to the Bulldogs first touchdown two plays later. Santos caught a 50-yard scoring strike in the second half. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Bulldog Mistakes Too Much To Overcome

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
HUMPHREY- Just eight seconds into Friday night’s match up between the Osceola Bulldogs and the Archangels Defenders in Humphrey, the hosts led 6-0 and they never looked back.
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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PCN Athletes of the Week for Oct. 2, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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.