Osceola Bulldogs

Addison Theis scored 12 points for Osceola against Nebraska Christian last week. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Osceola Girls Go 2-1, Beat Friend, Giltner

Douglas Burritt

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The Osceola girls basketball team had a busy week with three games on the hardwood. After losing at Nebraska Christian 55-26 on Tuesday, Jan. 10, they would pick up wins at Friend 50-18 on Thursday and then at home against Giltner, 48-20, on Friday.

Osceola's defense caused headaches for the Eagles offense. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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No. 3 Bulldogs Go 3-0 in Tune-up for CRC

Bob Zelasney

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

CENTRAL CITY — It was a busy and eventful week for the Osceola Bulldogs as they would play 3 games, two on the road, and have a 56-year-old record broken.

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Osceola Celebrates ‘Bulldog for a Game’

News Staff

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Osceola girls and boys basketball teams recently were joined on the bench by Gracyn Schrier and Braxton Borer as part of the 'Bulldog for a Game' event. The two smaller Bulldogs were on the bench when Osceola took on Giltner on Friday. Both the boys and girls came away with victories.

The Crossroads Conference basketball tournament tips off Saturday, Jan. 21 in York. Photo illustration

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CRC Basketball Field Set

Rick Holtz

Thursday, January 12, 2023

YORK — The field is set and the teams know their path to Crossroads Conference Glory. On the boys’ side, fans could be staring down an Osceola-Cross County rematch of Jan 3’s 65-59 Bulldog win.

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 11, 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 Isaiah Zelasney uses acrobatic moves to get to the basket despite strong defense from Cross County's James Elgin. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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COUNTY CLASH

Craig Pinley

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

OSCEOLA — In the heavyweight hoops battle for Polk County supremacy, round one went to the Bulldogs in what could well be the first of two battles this month.

Devin Nuttelman won the 106 pound weight class at the Malcom Invite over the weekend. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Area Wrestlers in Action at Weekend Invitationals

Staff Report

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Area wrestlers were in action over the weekend at Cross County/Osceola traveled to the Malcom Invite. High Plains participated in the Manstedt Boys & Girls Invites. Shelby-Rising City participated in the Aquinas Invitational.

Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

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Athletes of the Week

News Staff

Thursday, January 5, 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.

Cross County and Osceola were ready to go from the opening tip. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Lady Cougars Score a Win Against Lady Bulldogs

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

OSCEOLA — The Lady Cougars made the short trip to Osceola on a snowy Tuesday evening for some basketball before the official start of the second semester. Both teams had a slow start, so maybe their holiday food was making them a bit sluggish.

Kelby Neujahr scored 10 points in Osceola's opening GICC Holiday Tournament win against Sutton. He added 8 points against Central Catholic. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

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D-2 No. 3 Dawgs Fall to C-2 No. 10 Crusaders

Bob Zelasney

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

GRAND ISLAND — There were a number of top teams competing for the title in the Grand Island Central Catholic Holiday Tournament, starting with the host team, Class C-2 No. 10 GICC, C-2 champ two years ago, and runner-up last year. Then there is O’Neil St.