Osceola Bulldogs rely on balance for run to state
Coach Don Bartek credits a seven man rotation and strong bench for Osceola's season. Star Alan Gissler leads a high scoring, fast breaking attack while 12 regulars contend for ten tourney spots. Team unity, community support, and spirit drive the "All the Way" Bulldogs toward Lincoln.
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Osceola Bulldogs Reach 1921 Class D Finals in Lincoln
Osceola’s 1921 basketball team is believed to be the only Bulldogs squad to reach a state tournament final. They lost to Minden in the Class D final and were awarded a signed Governor McKelvie team ball, later worn out in the 1930s. Coach Orville Ritchie stands behind. players include Herman Anderson Lloyd Timm Alan Ray Ivar Oberg Melford Anderson Edwin Anderson Lawrence Meacham Ralph Rickley.
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