Osceola Bulldogs

Slammers go 2-1 at Albion Invite

ALBION — The Polk County Slammers went 2-1 at the Albion Invite, defeating Pierce 3-2 Against Pierce, the Slammers managed just six hits. Pierce tied the game at 2-2 in the bottom of the fifth inning before Polk County would score the go-ahead run in the top half of the sixth.
Emma Recker

Emma Recker

Slammers fall to Wildcats, 7-5

STROMSBURG — The Polk County Slammers dropped Tuesday's match-up to St. Paul Wildcats 7-5. The Slammers jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the second inning, but the Wildcats responded with a 6 run third inning to take control of the game. Junior Emma Recker went 2-for-3 with a home run and 2 RBI.
Kale Gustafson did pretty much whatever he wanted on the football field Friday night as Osceola defeated Diller-Odell 62-8 to open the season. PCN photo by Tasha Weller

Kale Gustafson did pretty much whatever he wanted on the football field Friday night as Osceola defeated Diller-Odell 62-8 to open the season. PCN photo by Tasha Weller

Bulldogs Dominate in 62-8 Road Win

ODELL — Friday night was the Kale Gustafson Show as Osceola opened the season with a 62-8 win on the road over Diller-Odell. The junior quarterback was involved in six touchdowns on offense, throwing a touchdown pass to Matt Demers for 38 yards.
Courtney Sunday used her arm and bat to help the Polk County Slammers to a 2-1 record over the weekend at the Wisner Invite. PCN photo by Erin Dickey

Courtney Sunday used her arm and bat to help the Polk County Slammers to a 2-1 record over the weekend at the Wisner Invite. PCN photo by Erin Dickey

Slammers 2-1 at Wisner Invite

WISNER — The Polk County Slammers went 2-1 at the Wisner Invite over the weekend. The Slammers opened play with a 9-0 win over Logan View/ Scribner-Snyder on Saturday. Courtney Sunday scattered 4 hits across 5 innings, striking out 4 batters to get the win.
Janna Roberts serves the ball Thursday against Heartland. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Janna Roberts serves the ball Thursday against Heartland. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Lady Bulldogs Split First Triangular

OSCEOLA — The Lady Bulldogs opened their volleyball season hosting a triangular with Palmer and Heartland on Thursday. The first game featured the Lady Bulldogs and the Palmer Lady Tigers. Osceola won this game in two sets, 25-14 and 25-13. The next game featured Heartland and Palmer.
KALE GUSTAFSON

KALE GUSTAFSON

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Kale Gustafson accounted for nearly 92 percent of the Osceola offense on Friday night in the Bulldogs 62-8 win over Diller- Odell. He rushed for 189 yards and 5 touchdowns and threw for another touchdown. The junior also finished the game with 8.5 tackles and an interception.

Aspects

Had I not suddenly changed topics, these thoughts would have run in conjunction with last week’s timely front page story and photos pertaining to the serious drought. WHAT to do?! ... WHAT to do?!
The Polk County Slammers went unbeaten at the Freeman Invite in Lincoln, beating three teams on their way to winning the whole thing. Photo provided by Stephanie Sunday

The Polk County Slammers went unbeaten at the Freeman Invite in Lincoln, beating three teams on their way to winning the whole thing. Photo provided by Stephanie Sunday

Slammers Open Season with wins

LINCOLN — The Polk County Slammers won four games in a three-day stretch to start the season, going unbeaten at the Freeman Invite in Lincoln Saturday after an opening-night win Thursday over Highway 91.
Kale Gustafson rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns in a 52-50 win over Wausa last season for the Bulldogs. Polk County News File Photo

Kale Gustafson rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns in a 52-50 win over Wausa last season for the Bulldogs. Polk County News File Photo

Bulldogs Plan Physical Play on Both Ends

OSCEOLA — The football season is just getting underway, but Osceola coach Luke Ericson is hoping the summer workouts will put the Bulldogs a step ahead of the competition this year.