Osceola Bulldogs

Osceola junior Kenzie Bartling is on the attack against the Palmer front line. Bartling had seven ace serves and seven kills in the Bulldogs win. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Osceola junior Kenzie Bartling is on the attack against the Palmer front line. Bartling had seven ace serves and seven kills in the Bulldogs win. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Osceola Routs Tigers Again

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
PALMER – For at least the sixth year in a row, the Lady Bulldogs won over the Lady Tigers, this time in three sets (in best of five), 25-11, 25-11 and 25-20. Thursday’s game was the first official coaching win for head coach Brea Goodenkauf.
Osceola junior quarterback Jackson Winslow (2) is tackled inside the Deshler five-yard line in the second quarter of Friday nights game in Deshler. Osceola put up a balanced attack, but the Deshler run game proved to be the difference in the 42-36 loss. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Osceola junior quarterback Jackson Winslow (2) is tackled inside the Deshler five-yard line in the second quarter of Friday nights game in Deshler. Osceola put up a balanced attack, but the Deshler run game proved to be the difference in the 42-36 loss. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Bulldogs Balance Not Enough in 42-36 Loss at Deshler

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
DESHLER- The Deshler Dragons running game and their control of the clock made the decision to go for the onside kick for Osceola head coach Luke Ericson a lot easier following their touchdown with 2:47 to play in the game that pulled the Bulldogs to within one score.
Polk County senior catcher Mady Berggren picks up the ground ball in front of home plate ands fires on to first base. In two games this week Berggren was 5 for 6 with two home runs, a triple and six RBI’s. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Polk County senior catcher Mady Berggren picks up the ground ball in front of home plate ands fires on to first base. In two games this week Berggren was 5 for 6 with two home runs, a triple and six RBI’s. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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POLK COUNTY DROPS PAIR OF HOME GAMES, FALLS TO 1-5

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
POLK-It was a tale of two completely different games, but in the end the result was the same in both for the Polk County Slammers.
Polk County Slammers freshman Chloe Schott beats the throw to first base as the HWY 91 first baseman bobbles the throw. Schott went 3 for 4 with three RBI in her varsity debut. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Polk County Slammers freshman Chloe Schott beats the throw to first base as the HWY 91 first baseman bobbles the throw. Schott went 3 for 4 with three RBI in her varsity debut. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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ROUGH START FOR POLK COUNTY SLAMMERS

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
STROMSBURG-There was no lack of offense as the Polk County Slammers hosted HWY 91 on Thursday night in both team’s season openers.The Cyclones who are based out of Leigh scored in every inning including crooked numbers in five of the seven frames on their way to the 18-12 win.
The 2025 Osceola Bulldogs volleyball team includes: front from left-Front Row (L to R): Madison Kula, Halee Peterson, Kalisyn Prososki, Emersyn Prososki, Kinlee Feezell, Allison Carlson, Camryn Peterson. Back row- (L to R): Alexis Burritt, Layla Page, Kimbree Page, Bella Recker, Kenzie Bartling, Graci Conkling, Emily Conkling, Jessalyn Priest, Avelynn Slyter. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The 2025 Osceola Bulldogs volleyball team includes: front from left-Front Row (L to R): Madison Kula, Halee Peterson, Kalisyn Prososki, Emersyn Prososki, Kinlee Feezell, Allison Carlson, Camryn Peterson. Back row- (L to R): Alexis Burritt, Layla Page, Kimbree Page, Bella Recker, Kenzie Bartling, Graci Conkling, Emily Conkling, Jessalyn Priest, Avelynn Slyter. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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BULLDOG’S VOLLEYBALL HAS THE INGREDIENTS TO BE PLAYING IN LINCOLN IN NOVEMBER

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
OSCEOLA- It has been 32 years (1993) since the Black and Orange of the Osceola Bulldogs have made an appearance at the Nebraska State Volleyball Tournament.The ingredients to rewrite history is all in place as the Bulldogs enter the 2025 season with high hopes and expectations.
The Osceola Bulldogs 2025 football team, front (L-R); First Row ( L to R): Leland Rice, Hunter Baumert, Joshua Sandman, Alex Merry, Aden Feezell. Second Row; Milo Gehring, Kamdyn Udey, Brody Walker, Jarrett Althouse, Brayden Santos, Brycen Kula, Brant Gabel, Tavenn Lamonde. Back Row; Dan Theis, Luke Ericson, Jaxon Lassek, Braylon Peterson, Kolton Barr, Cooper Yungdahl, Brenden Gabel, Landon Winslow, Landan Drozd, Jackson Winslow, Andy Roberts. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The Osceola Bulldogs 2025 football team, front (L-R); First Row ( L to R): Leland Rice, Hunter Baumert, Joshua Sandman, Alex Merry, Aden Feezell. Second Row; Milo Gehring, Kamdyn Udey, Brody Walker, Jarrett Althouse, Brayden Santos, Brycen Kula, Brant Gabel, Tavenn Lamonde. Back Row; Dan Theis, Luke Ericson, Jaxon Lassek, Braylon Peterson, Kolton Barr, Cooper Yungdahl, Brenden Gabel, Landon Winslow, Landan Drozd, Jackson Winslow, Andy Roberts. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Osceola Bulldogs Football will Feature Experience, Size and Depth

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
OSCEOLA- The Osceola Bulldogs will feature a balanced attack this year as they return several experienced players from the 2024 team that posted a 2-6 record.Most of the Bulldogs problems in 2024 was that their defense allowed 38.13 points per game, while the offense put up 17.
BULLDOGS CHOMPING AT THE BIT TO TURN AROUND 2024 SEASON

BULLDOGS CHOMPING AT THE BIT TO TURN AROUND 2024 SEASON

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BULLDOGS CHOMPING AT THE BIT TO TURN AROUND 2024 SEASON

Ken Kush
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
OSCEOLA- After a 2-6 record in 2024 the Osceola Bulldogs are chomping at the bit to go out and prove they were a better football team than their record might have indicated.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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PCN Athletes of the Week for May 28, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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 fine sponsors. Brodey SpurlingBrodey (High Plains junior) placed first in triple jump with a leap of 44....
Top: High Plains junior Brodey Spurling splashes down into the pit in the triple jump. Spurling won both the triple and the long jump on Wednesday. He also was on the Storm’s 4x100 relay which also qualified.

Top: High Plains junior Brodey Spurling splashes down into the pit in the triple jump. Spurling won both the triple and the long jump on Wednesday. He also was on the Storm’s 4x100 relay which also qualified.

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D-2 District produces 19 area state qualifiers

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
OSCEOLA - Osceola had 11 qualifiers (and two alternates) while High Plains had 8 boys qualify for state track next week in Omaha after an exciting Class D District meet in Osceola.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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PCN Athletes of the Week for May 22, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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 fine sponsors. Haden HelgothHigh Plains senior Haden Helgoth qualified for state in three events.