Osceola Bulldogs

Above: Brayden Santos shoots the ball. PCN photos by Blaine Winslow.

Above: Brayden Santos shoots the ball. PCN photos by Blaine Winslow.

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Lady Dawgs Lose 2, Boys Go 2-1

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
GIRLS The Osceola girls added two more losses to their record against Dorchester and David City Aquinas. However they were able to add a seventh girl to the court, as Emersyn Prososki was back on the floor. She played a little on Thursday against Dorchester and a bit more againstAquinas on Friday.
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 Dec. 19, 2024

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.Bella ReckerBella had a double-double against East Butler with 17 points and 10 rebounds. She also had 3 steals in their win.
Janna Roberts doing an “Air Jordan” move for the layup. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Janna Roberts doing an “Air Jordan” move for the layup. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Girls Add Win Over Tigers

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
OSCEOLA – “You want to sit on our bench? We’ve got plenty of room.”Osceola girls basketball head coach Brett Webster was inquiring with a fan who was sitting under the basket for whether he wanted a better view before Saturday’s Crossroads Conference game against visiting East Butler.
Janna Roberts and Addie Theis double team an EMF player on defense. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Janna Roberts and Addie Theis double team an EMF player on defense. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Six Lady Dawgs Win One, Lose One To Start

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
OSCEOLA - They started with ten and two injured, and then two quit before the first game even started. Osceola girls were left with eight players on the roster, and six who could play. With only one sub, these girls were going to have to have the energy and stamina to play in every quarter.
Osceola 2024-25 girls basketball team: front Halle Gabel, Layla Page, Janna Roberts, Addie Theis and Kimbree Page; back: Emersyn Prososki, Selah Gehring, Cataya Ebert, Bella Recker and Melinn Roberts. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Osceola 2024-25 girls basketball team: front Halle Gabel, Layla Page, Janna Roberts, Addie Theis and Kimbree Page; back: Emersyn Prososki, Selah Gehring, Cataya Ebert, Bella Recker and Melinn Roberts. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Osceola Girls Return Small in Number but Mighty

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
OSCEOLA – The Lady Bulldogs look to be small and mighty again this year. Five girls return to the team, but of those five, two of them won’t see much playing time, at least at the beginning. Melinn Roberts, senior, had surgery and is on the bench for the season.
2024-25 CCO Wrestling: (front) Tymari Francis (CC), Aden Feezell (OSC), Cooper DeWitt (CC), Tyion Francis (CC), Billy Carnes (OSC), Calob Troy (CC). (Back): Jed Berggren (CC), Tony DeWitt (CC), Brenden Gabel (OSC), Mason Quilhot (CC), Paxton Burke (CC) and Joaquin Alvarez- Rodriguez (CC). Not pictured: Karston Dotson-Monroe (CC) and Derek Georges (CC). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024-25 CCO Wrestling: (front) Tymari Francis (CC), Aden Feezell (OSC), Cooper DeWitt (CC), Tyion Francis (CC), Billy Carnes (OSC), Calob Troy (CC). (Back): Jed Berggren (CC), Tony DeWitt (CC), Brenden Gabel (OSC), Mason Quilhot (CC), Paxton Burke (CC) and Joaquin Alvarez- Rodriguez (CC). Not pictured: Karston Dotson-Monroe (CC) and Derek Georges (CC). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CCO Wrestling Has Many Newcomers

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Cross County-Osceola has a new coach and many new wrestlers. Coach Dylan Kaup has been coaching wrestling at the junior high level for CCO, but this year he has both. Ben Berggren is assisting.With only five returning wrestlers, many wrestlers will have things to learn.
Kyle Sterup (Osceola graduate and former StormDog) was named to the GPAC All Conference First Team. In 2024, he had 69 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and a blocked field goal. He is a senior at Concordia University in Seward. For his career, he has 206 tackles, 45.5 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. Graphic provided.

Kyle Sterup (Osceola graduate and former StormDog) was named to the GPAC All Conference First Team. In 2024, he had 69 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and a blocked field goal. He is a senior at Concordia University in Seward. For his career, he has 206 tackles, 45.5 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. Graphic provided.

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Sterup Receives Football Honors

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024