Osceola Bulldogs

Osceola continues play on Friday when they travel to Bloomfield to take on the Bees. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow

Osceola continues play on Friday when they travel to Bloomfield to take on the Bees. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow

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Osceola hits the road for the second round

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
BLOOMFIELD — Osceola will hit the road on Friday to take on Bloomfield in the second round of the Class D-2 playoffs. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. The Bees (8-1) are coming off an 88-0 win over Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family in the opening round on Thursday.

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Bulldogs Top Beavers, Fall to Jaguars at Subdistrict

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
HOWELL — The Bulldogs saw their volleyball season come to an end on Monday in the D2-3 subdistrict. Osceola (9-17) had a tough path to advance to a possible championship match — first having to win against St. Edward (2-19), only to have Class D-2 No.
Isaiah Zelasney rushed for 206 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs in the opening round of the playoffs. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Isaiah Zelasney rushed for 206 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs in the opening round of the playoffs. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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No. 7 Bulldogs Stomp the Warriors

Beth Sparrow
Friday, October 21, 2022
OSCEOLA — It was a rematch for the first round of playoffs, as the Osceola Bulldogs again faced the Fullerton Warriors. Were the Warriors hungry enough after losing the first time? They started out well, scoring first with a touchdown and point after with only 9:34 on the clock.
Volleyball Subdistrict C2-7 at Cross County Community Schools

Volleyball Subdistrict C2-7 at Cross County Community Schools

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Area volleyball teams learn subdistrict fates

Rick Holtz
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The paths are set. The Nebraska School Activities Association released subdistrict pairings on Thursday. Now teams across the state know whom they have to go through if they want to advance in the postseason.
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NSAA Photo

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NSAA Volleyball, Football Championships on Nebraska Public Media

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
LINCOLN — November brings NSAA State High School Volleyball and Football championships to Nebraska Public Media. Volleyball championships are Saturday, Nov. 5 with Class D-2 at 9 a.m., followed by Class D-1 at 11 a.m., Class C-2 at 1 p.m., Class C-1 at 3 p.m., Class B at 5 p.m. and Class A at 7 p.
FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS ARE SET

FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS ARE SET

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FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS ARE SET

Staff Report
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The quest for a state championship picks up this week as three Polk County teams have advanced to the playoffs. Weeping Water at No. 2 Cross County Class D-1 No. 2 Cross County (8-0) will play host to Weeping Water on Thursday.
Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

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Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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 sponsors IZAAC DICKEY Izaac Dickey rushed for 255 yards and six touchdowns in Cross County’s 48-20 win over Shelby-Rising City.
The Cougars won the Crossroads Conference title Tuesday night at York City Auditorium. Cross County won a five set battle with Bruning-Davenport/Shickley. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

The Cougars won the Crossroads Conference title Tuesday night at York City Auditorium. Cross County won a five set battle with Bruning-Davenport/Shickley. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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No. 7 Cougars Win Crossroads Conference Title

News Staff
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
YORK — It was back and forth all night. Class C-2 No. 7 Cross County (26-4) defeated Class D-1 No. 5 Bruning-Davenport/Shickley (23-5) on Tuesday night to claim the Crossroads Conference title at the York City Auditorium. It all came down to the fifth set.
Isaiah Zelasney rushed for three touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass from Kale Gustafson in the second quarter to lead the Bulldogs to a district championship. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Isaiah Zelasney rushed for three touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass from Kale Gustafson in the second quarter to lead the Bulldogs to a district championship. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Four Times the fun

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
OSCEOLA — Osceola’s seniors are in a class by themselves after Friday’s 52-8 win over Nebraska Lutheran. The Bulldogs (7-1) completed the sweep of teams in the district to earn a fourth-straight district title.
Courtney Sunday helped the Slammers offense get going with a hit in the second inning on Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Courtney Sunday helped the Slammers offense get going with a hit in the second inning on Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Slammer Season Ends at State

Rick Holtz
Thursday, October 13, 2022
HASTINGS — Only one team leaves Hastings happy this week. Everyone else leaves with tears in their eyes. Polk County saw its softball season come to an end on Thursday, losing to NEN 12-4 in 6 innings.