Osceola Bulldogs

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

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

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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.

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Slammers head to Subdistrict with win over Pierce

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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

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Can county teams go 4-0 this week?

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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

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Slammers set new season win record

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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.

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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.