Osceola Bulldogs

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
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.