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Creighton Sterup shoots one against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Creighton Sterup shoots one against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Bulldogs Add a Win Over the Knights

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
OSCEOLA – With Kale Gustafson sitting on the bench midway through the third period with his third foul, the 39-25 lead Osceola High School had on Tuesday night seemed more precarious than it might be for most teams, given that the senior averages 26 points and regularly grabs 15 or more rebounds...
Rori Wieseman plays great defense against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Rori Wieseman plays great defense against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Lady Dawgs Improve to 6-1 With Win Over Knights

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
OSCEOLA – With Nebraska Lutheran speeding up the pace, Osceola senior point guard Rori Wieseman had her hands full keeping the Bulldogs on task early in Tuesday’s Crossroads Conference game.
Kaleigh Ruth (SRC) dribbles the ball around Gahvi Lesiak (HPC). PCN file photo by Alex Larmon.

Kaleigh Ruth (SRC) dribbles the ball around Gahvi Lesiak (HPC). PCN file photo by Alex Larmon.

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Huskies Win Both Games over Storm

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
POLK - The Huskies got out to an early lead over the Storm, and pulled out a win 42-37. The Huskies got on the board first with a trey from Taya Pinneo and a basket from Ava Larmon.
Tanner Hollinger finished with a team-high 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds against Wood River. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Tanner Hollinger finished with a team-high 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds against Wood River. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougar Boys’ Hopes for Holiday Crown End

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
STROMSBURG – Cross County’s hopes of winning the Runza Holiday Christmas Tournament ended on Day 1 of the event, as the Cougars fell to 5-3 with a hardfought 51-50 loss to visiting Wood River last Thursday night.
Liam White (CCO) wrestles at Kearney Catholic. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

Liam White (CCO) wrestles at Kearney Catholic. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

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CCO Wrestling at Sandy Creek

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
FAIRFIELD - Cross County-Osceola Twisters went to Sandy Creek for a triangular. CCO narrowly lost to Sandy Creek 30-28. Each team had six wrestlers but they matched up fairly well.
Logan Lindsley wrestles his opponent at the North Bend Invite. PCN file photo by Jen Vrbka.

Logan Lindsley wrestles his opponent at the North Bend Invite. PCN file photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Huskies Wrestle at North Bend

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
NORTH BEND - Shelby-Rising City wrestled in a dual at North Bend. Shelby-Rising City won 42-36.
Logan and Shelton Place at Wisner

Logan and Shelton Place at Wisner

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Logan and Shelton Place at Wisner-Pilger

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
WISNER – The Blue River Panthers wrestled in the Wisner-Pilger Invite on Friday before break. Team scores were not available. Individual results: 115: Danica Watts (SRC) pinned Chloe Boyer (Norfolk) in 1:58 and was pinned by Caidence Bethards (Norfolk) in 1:24 and Ty Gooding (Meridian) in 0:39.
Kale Gustafson, Osceola boys basketball, got his 1,000th career rebound at the game against Nebraska Lutheran. He currently has 1,008 career rebounds. Photos provided.

Kale Gustafson, Osceola boys basketball, got his 1,000th career rebound at the game against Nebraska Lutheran. He currently has 1,008 career rebounds. Photos provided.

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Gustafson Grabs 1,000th Rebound

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Kale Gustafson, a senior at Osceola, recently set another record. He already holds the school’s career rebounding record as of February, previously held byAlan Gissler. At the Nebraska Lutheran game, he hit his 1,000th rebound. The state career record is 1,376.
Shyanne Anderson knocked down 6-of-7 free throws against Wood River. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Shyanne Anderson knocked down 6-of-7 free throws against Wood River. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Free Throws Help Lady Cougars Top Rankings

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
The number one Cross County Cougars didn’t get there on free throws alone, but they sure help your game. For Class C2, they sit atop a couple different rankings, including the NSAA wildcard list. In other lists, they are number three.
Kelby Neujahr makes a pass under the hoop against DC Aquinas. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Kelby Neujahr makes a pass under the hoop against DC Aquinas. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Boys Meet Tough Opponents

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
OSCEOLA - From the looks of the roster, Osceola boys would not have trouble with Dorchester. The Longhorns listed six players total with just one over six feet tall. That would turn out to be the case with a Bulldog win 55-17.