Osceola Bulldogs

Teams learn path to CRC crown

YORK — The path to a Crossroads Conference Championship is now known. The bracket for the volleyball conference tournament was released on Wednesday. Cross County drew the top seed and will have a bye to the second round on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 5 p.m.
Athletes of the Week

Athletes of the Week

Athletes of the Week

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 ISAIAH ZELASNEY Isaiah Zelasney wasted no time making an impact for the Bulldogs.
Adrienne Waller went 3-for-3, scoring two runs and had an RBI in the first game on Monday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Adrienne Waller went 3-for-3, scoring two runs and had an RBI in the first game on Monday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Slammers Can’t Hold On Against No. 4 Bison

CENTRAL CITY — The Slammers live to play another day. The Polk County Slammers will play at Class C No. 7 Gothenberg at noon on Saturday in the C-7 District Final.
Isaiah Zelasney did not miss a beat in his first game back from shoulder surgery, rushing for 280 yards on 12 carries and finishing with five touchdowns. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Isaiah Zelasney did not miss a beat in his first game back from shoulder surgery, rushing for 280 yards on 12 carries and finishing with five touchdowns. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Zelasney Runs for 5 Touchdowns as No. 9 Bulldogs Keep Winning

FULLERTON — After shoulder surgery, senior Isaiah Zelasney was back in action Friday night in Fullerton. It showed, as his legs were ready to run into the end zone, six times including five touchdowns. In fact Zelasney got into the end zone first, putting Class D-2 No.

Slammers head to Subdistrict with win over Pierce

PIERCE — Polk County heads to the Central City Subdistrict next week on a roll, picking up a 14-4 win over Pierce to close out the regular season. The Slammers scored 11 runs in their final two innings to seal the win, slugging out 13 hits in the game.
Sophomore Gage Friesen and the Storm offense need to keep the ball moving each and every down. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

Sophomore Gage Friesen and the Storm offense need to keep the ball moving each and every down. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

Can county teams go 4-0 this week?

CLARKS — It is a battle of two teams heading in opposite directions. High Plains and Palmer are both 2-3 on the year. Friday will be a game between two teams fighting to even their record and salvage their seasons.
The Polk County Slammers set a new regular season win total by getting their 21st win of the year on Tuesday. Cross County School photo

The Polk County Slammers set a new regular season win total by getting their 21st win of the year on Tuesday. Cross County School photo

Slammers set new season win record

OSCEOLA — The Polk County Slammers have surpassed their season high for wins with a 6-2 win over Aquinas on Tuesday. The Slammers have won 21 games this year with one left to play. Polk County capitalized on a three RBI night from Kylee Krol, who hit a home run in the win.

Osceola gets home win over Friend

OSCEOLA — Osceola picked up a home win on Tuesday, beating Friend in four sets. The Bulldogs (6-11) dropped the first set, 25-18, before rattling off three straight sets, 25-19, 25-18, 25-12. Osceola’s offense ran through Rori Wieseman and her 21 assists.
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Athletes of the Week

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 PAYTON SLIVA Senior Payton Sliva finished with a career-high 129 yards rushing for the Huskies on Friday.
Osceola’s stingy defense kept Giltner out of scoring position until midway through the fourth quarter. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Osceola’s stingy defense kept Giltner out of scoring position until midway through the fourth quarter. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

No. 9 Bulldog Defense Dominates

GILTNER — It didn’t matter what play was called Thursday night; the Bulldogs were finding a way to be successful. Despite the short week, Class D-2 No. 9 Osceola (4-1) was ready for Giltner (2-3).