Osceola Bulldogs

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Osceola gets home win over Friend

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 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 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

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No. 9 Bulldog Defense Dominates

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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).

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Slammers Win 2 at Hastings Tourney

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
HASTINGS — The Polk County Slammers continues their hot play, picking up their 20th win on the season over the weekend at Hastings. The Slammers used a six-run second inning to jump out on Gering in an 11-7 win.
Sunday Sets New Slammers RBI Record

Sunday Sets New Slammers RBI Record

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Sunday Sets New Slammers RBI Record

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Osceola Schools would like to congratuate junior Courtney Sunday on breaking the RBI record for the Polk County Slammers. Heading into Tuesday’s game with Aquinas, Sunday had 36 RBI so far this season. The slugger is batting 0.380 this season and is second on the Slammers with 10 doubles.

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Osceola splits with Fullerson, Elba

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Friday, September 23, 2022
FULLERTON — Osceola walked away with a split on Thursday, beating Elba and falling to Fullerton. The Bulldogs were able to get a straight sets win over the Blue Jays, getting a 25-15, 25-20 win. They would not be so lucky against the home team, falling 25-8, 25-20 to Fullerton.
Blue River participated in the Butler County Heath Center pink-out games on Thursday to help support breast cancer awareness. Shelby-Rising City Schools photo

Blue River participated in the Butler County Heath Center pink-out games on Thursday to help support breast cancer awareness. Shelby-Rising City Schools photo

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Slammers win 2, Panthers get split

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Friday, September 23, 2022
DAVID CITY — The Slammers picked up a pair of wins on Thursday, defeating Blue River and York. The Polk County Slammers defeated Blue River 11-3 on Thursday. Individual stats are not available.

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Winter Sport Classifications Released

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Nebraska School Activities Association released the 2022-2023 winter classifications recently. Basketball begins in late November and wrestling begins in early December. Boys Basketball Cross County will be Class C-2. High Plains and Shelby-Rising City will both participate in Class D-1.
​Kale Gustafson and the Bulldog offense will look to run early and often against the Hornets. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

​Kale Gustafson and the Bulldog offense will look to run early and often against the Hornets. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

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Area football teams looking for Week 5 wins

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
GILTNER — Friday Night Lights will be bright a day early this week. Osceola (3-1) travels to Giltner (2-2) for a rare Thursday night game. Giltner is coming off a 28-12 loss to High Plains. The Bulldogs are still riding high, coming off a 58-20 homecoming win last week.

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Slammers beat Broncos, 10-0 in 4 innings

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
POLK — Polk County used a seven-run second inning and a two-hit pitching performance to cruise to their 16th win on the season. Savanna Boden went 2-for-2 with two RBI and scored twice, while Kylee Krol went 2-for-2 with one RBI and scored twice for the Slammers. Courtney Sunday had three RBI.