Osceola Bulldogs

2024-25 OSC BBB team: (front row) Brycen Kula, Jackson Winslow, Max Fritton, Jack Wallace and Brayden Santos (back) Cash Valish, Landon Winslow, Boston Hinkle, Braxton Mestl, Landan Drozd, Kelby Neujahr and Kolton Barr. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024-25 OSC BBB team: (front row) Brycen Kula, Jackson Winslow, Max Fritton, Jack Wallace and Brayden Santos (back) Cash Valish, Landon Winslow, Boston Hinkle, Braxton Mestl, Landan Drozd, Kelby Neujahr and Kolton Barr. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Bulldogs Return With Growth and 4 Starters

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Yes, the big kid with the headband has moved on to intramural hoops stardom at a college in Lincoln and Osceola High boys’ basketball fans will miss watching Kale Gustafson play.The 25.6 points and 14.
Rylee Hofmann gets a kill and tries to get it past Osceola’s block. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Rylee Hofmann gets a kill and tries to get it past Osceola’s block. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Osceola vs. HPC VB “Take Two..”

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
OSCEOLA- When you’re in the same conference and subdistrict with a team, you don’t just meet once or twice, but no sometimes three times. Osceola and High Plains met three times within one week.Friday was the second time and Osceola had home court advantage.
The Osceola Junior High girls’ volleyball team won CRC by beating BDS in York. They were recognized at Osceola’s last home game last Friday. The team is coached by Nicci Kropatsch. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

The Osceola Junior High girls’ volleyball team won CRC by beating BDS in York. They were recognized at Osceola’s last home game last Friday. The team is coached by Nicci Kropatsch. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CRC Jr. High Volleyball Champs

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Camryn Peterson gets a kill in subdistricts. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Camryn Peterson gets a kill in subdistricts. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Three’s A Charm; Storm Wins in Subs Over Osceola

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
FRIEND – After losing to Osceola twice during a five-day stretch, the prospect of playing the Bulldogs might’ve felt a bit daunting for High Plains as the Class D1-5 sub-districts began Monday night at Friend High School.
Graci Conkling and Alexis Burritt go for the block. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz.

Graci Conkling and Alexis Burritt go for the block. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz.

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Osceola Gets Big Win Over Meridian, Places Third

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
YORK — Osceola opened the Crossroads Conference Tournament on Saturday with a 25-17, 25-16 win over CRC newcomer Twin River.Kenzie Bartling and Eastyn Kropatsch each had 5 kills for the Bulldogs. Kropatsch had 7 digs, while Bella Recker added 6 digs. Emersyn Prososki finished with 14 assists.
Brenden Gabel makes a tackle for loss of yards with Braylon Peterson’s help. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Brenden Gabel makes a tackle for loss of yards with Braylon Peterson’s help. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Finishes Season with Loss to Eagles

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
CENTRAL CITY - Not the way the five seniors would’ve wanted to end their season, but Nebraska Christian won 39-14.The Bulldogs had 9 penalties called on them compared to 6 for the Eagles.
Above: The Cross County Cougars placed second in the Crossroads conference tournament. Below: Osceola brought home third place. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: The Cross County Cougars placed second in the Crossroads conference tournament. Below: Osceola brought home third place. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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COUGARS CRC RUNNER UP & BULLDOGS 3RD

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
YORK - It was a long night of volleyball with the consolation game starting at 6 PM with Osceola against High Plains.After five long sets, Osceola came out victorious. Although each set seemed to end with the team capitalizing on their opponent’s mistake.
Bella Recker (OSC) serves.

Bella Recker (OSC) serves.

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Osceola & SRC triangular at Meridian

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
DAYKIN - Tuesday night was a triangular at Meridian with Osceola, Shelby-Rising City and Meridian. First was Meridian and Shelby-Rising City. Meridian won in 2 sets, 25-18 and 25-16. Next was county teams Osceola vs. Shelby-Rising City. The Huskies took the first set 25-20.
Aden Feezell runs the ball and tries to avoid the tackler. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Aden Feezell runs the ball and tries to avoid the tackler. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Loses to Howells-Dodge

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
OSCEOLA – Osceola (2-4) hosted the Howells-Dodge Jaguars (5-1) on Friday. They knew it would be a tough game and lost 50-6.Osceola got the ball first. They got one first down, but ended up punting. Howells-Dodge got the ball and soon ran it in for a touchdown. The Jaguars got the 6-0 early lead.
Bella Recker goes for the kill against Nebraska Christian blockers. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Bella Recker goes for the kill against Nebraska Christian blockers. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Osceola VB Goes 3-4 For the Week

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Osceola won three games and lost four in a busy volleyball week.Tuesday night they lost to number 2 BDS in two sets, 25-10 and 25-16. Later that night, they won over East Butler in two sets 25-11 and 25-17.Thursday they went to Central City to face Newman Grove/St.