BRF lost a hard-fought battle on January 9 against GET, 75-67. GET jumped out to an early double-digit lead, but BRF went neck-and-neck with GET the rest of the game with their high-energy defense and team-oriented offense! Cecil Lopez and Braylon Backaus led the way with 22 points each, Mason Meimann with 8 points, Nolan Boehm with 6 points, Archer Grant with 4, Will Sedelbauer with 3, and Lyndon Greengrass with 2 points. 📷 by Aralyn White Eagle, Breeze Staff (December 17)

We’re so proud of our boys hockey teams for their hard work and determination on the ice! Here’s a recap of this past week’s games: 📅 January 3 vs. Hayward 💪 JV Victory: A 2-1 win! 🥅 Goal by Huston Arnaud, assisted by Wyatt Hanna Goal #2 by Ben Bresee, unassisted 👏 Varsity Effort: A hard-fought game ending with a 6-2 loss. Goals by Calvin Lakowske (unassisted) and Ben Bresee, assisted by Huston Arnaud 📅 January 7 vs. Somerset 💪 JV Triumph: Another 2-1 win! 🥅 Goal by Ben Bresee, assisted by Wyatt Hanna Goal #2 by Huston Arnaud, assisted by Andrew Gunderson 👏 Varsity Battle: They gave it their all, but Somerset prevailed, 7-2. Goals by Ryno Magnuson and Calvin Lakowske Win or lose, we’re incredibly proud of these athletes. Let’s keep cheering them on for the rest of the season! Go team! #Teamwork #HockeySeason #GoTeam 📷 by Lily Olson, Breeze Staff

Congrats, Athlete of the Month for volleyball, Amelia Moses! Amelia stepped up in a big way this season, embracing a brand-new role on the volleyball team as the libero. With a determined mindset and relentless effort, Amelia grew into her new position, becoming a key player and leader on the court. Coach Brown stated, “Amelia took on a brand new role this season for volleyball - she transitioned from an outside hitter to a libero. She challenged herself at practice, stayed tough throughout matches, and physically worked hard every day. Amelia led on the court with her positive energy, focus on teamwork and progress each and every day. This leadership on the court and in practice, has her voted as a team captain for our upcoming 2025-2026 season.” Congratulations, Amelia, on your well-deserved recognition and for putting the team first every step of the way!

Last night, Black River Falls wrestlers hit the mat in Arcadia for a triangular meet. The team came out with a 54-21 victory over Arcadia and fought hard in a close 34-30 battle against Stanley-Boyd. Congratulations to these match winners: Auston Taylor, Deacon Brown, Jordan Calverley, Zayden Killian, Sullivan King, Gavin Garcia, Keanau Goldsmith, Annaliese Rave, Charlie Heath, Ava Gilberg, Aralyn White Eagle, and Katelyn Nosbisch! We’re proud of the team’s effort, dedication, and sportsmanship. Keep up the great work, Tigers! 🧡🖤 #BRFWrestling #TigRRPride #HardWorkPaysOff 📷 by Lily Olson, Breeze Staff @ BRF Tournament

Thursday night isn’t just about sports—it’s a two-for-one adventure you won’t want to miss! 🏒 Hockey: Catch the action on the ice with the high school pep band bringing their favorite tunes to pump up the crowd! 🎸 Fieldhouse Fun: Get ready for a throwback as the 70’s rock band Uncle Ron takes the stage and fills the Fieldhouse with guitar-heavy vibes! 🕖 Both events kick off at 7 PM, with music starting beforehand. No matter your vibe—sports, music, or both—Thursday night is guaranteed to be a blast. See you there! 🙌 #ThursdayFun #SportsAndMusic #CommunityPride

BRF played a good first half against Elk Mound because of tough defense in the post and a well-executed motion offense. BRF was down by four points at halftime. In the second half, Elk Mound's 1-3-1 defense and hot shooting changed the game's momentum. The final score was 74-53, Elk Mound with the win. Braylon Backaus led the way with 17 points, Nolan Boehm with 13, Cecil Lopez with 10, Zaedyn Roseth and Mason Meimann with 4, and Cole Gearing and Lyndon Greengrass with 2.

Last night, the Lady Tigers gave it their all on the court in a hard-fought game against Westby, ending with a score of 62-40. Despite the loss, our team showcased determination, teamwork, and heart every step of the way! Shoutout to Bella Falcon for leading the charge with an impressive 15 points! And a big round of applause for Charlise Tebo, who came off the bench with an amazing effort to score 10 points! 🌟 Let’s continue to cheer on our Lady Tigers as they grow stronger with each game. We’re so proud of their resilience and passion! 🐾💛🖤 #LadyTigers #Teamwork #TiGRRpride

Let's hear it for Athlete of the Month in soccer, Channing Goldsmith! Channing had a standout debut season, making his mark as the only freshman from Black River Falls on the soccer team. With hard work and determination, Channing earned a varsity starting position, proving his value to the team. Coach Wildenberg shared, “Channing was the only freshman from Black River Falls on our team this year and constantly gave his best. He always is looking to improve and worked his way up to a varsity starting position. He is a valuable player on our team and we are glad to have him!” Congratulations, Channing, on an incredible season!

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Here's a shout out for Athlete of the Month for girls tennis, Libby Moldenhauer! Libby has proven herself to be a leader both on and off the court. Libby has honed her skills through dedication and hard work to become an outstanding tennis player. As a team captain, she led by example, inspiring her teammates to strive for improvement. Coach Rukavina noted, “Libby is an excellent tennis player who has achieved her level of tennis through hard work and repetition in season and out of season. As a captain, her leadership helped set a great example for other players that would like to improve for the next season.” Well done, Libby, and thank you for your leadership!

We’re thrilled to announce the results of our 30 Book Challenge, which ended on December 20! This challenge was all about building strong reading habits and a love for books, and our students rose to the occasion in an incredible way. 🌟 Check out the photos of each group below—these readers are inspiring us all! 💖 Thank you to our students, teachers, and families for supporting this challenge and fostering a love for learning. 📖 Let’s keep the pages turning, Forrest Street! #30BookChallenge #ReadingRocks #ForrestStreetReaders #ProudMoment

It's a busy week at Black River Falls Schools! From FFA to basketball and hockey, there's plenty to cheer for. Check out all the events happening this week: Tuesday, 1/7 Basketball: Boys C Team vs. Elk Mound Location: Black River Falls High School Time: 5:45 PM Basketball: Boys JV vs. Elk Mound Location: Fieldhouse Time: 5:45 PM Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Elk Mound Location: Fieldhouse Time: 7:00 PM FFA Alumni Meeting Location: High School Ag Room Monthly meeting of FFA Alumni group. There are no age requirements nor any prior FFA membership needed - ANYONE may be a part of the FFA Alumni! Time: 8:00 PM Thursday, 1/9 Hockey: Boys JV vs. Aquinas Location: Milt Lunda Memorial Arena Time: 5:00 PM Hockey: Boys Varsity vs. Aquinas Location: Milt Lunda Memorial Arena Time: 7:00 PM Pep Band performs! Basketball: Boys C Team vs. GET Location: Black River Falls High School Time: 5:45 PM Basketball: Boys JV vs. GET Location: Fieldhouse Time: 5:45 PM Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. GET Location: Fieldhouse Time: 7:00 PM Saturday, 1/11 Hockey: Girls JV vs. Fond du Lac Location: Milt Lunda Memorial Arena Time: 5:00 PM Hockey: Girls Varsity vs. Fond du Lac Location: Milt Lunda Memorial Arena Time: 7:00 PM Be sure to show up and cheer on our teams, and don't forget to support our FFA Alumni meeting! It's a great week to be a Tiger! Looking for our streaming link? It's always here: https://bit.ly/3W3MbDy 🐯🎉 #GoTigers

🏅 We're sending a huge shout-out to these amazing athletes for their stellar performances at the Mauston Golden Eagles Tournament on Friday! 🏅 🎉 Riley Hanrahan brought home a 1st place finish — way to go, Riley! 🎉 Charlie Heath, a first-year wrestler, earned an impressive 2nd place in her class — awesome job, Charlie! 🎉 Katelyn Nosbisch finished strong with a 4th-place finish — great effort, Katelyn! Keep up the hard work and dedication. We are so proud of you all! #WrestlingStrong #TiGRRpride

Congratulations to Athlete of the Month for girls golf, McKenzie Apicella! McKenzie has made an incredible impact on the girls golf team in her very first season. Competing in the 2-spot as a freshman, McKenzie showed remarkable composure and resilience, even in challenging moments. Coach Danielson shared, “Golfing in the 2-spot as a freshman is an accomplishment. It can be stressful and frustrating, but she kept her cool and fought through the tough times.” Congratulations, McKenzie, on an impressive start to your high school golf career!

🌟 Athlete of the Month Alert! 🌟 Let's give a big round of applause for Ben Breining! 🎉 Football coach Abe Severson had this to say about Ben: "Ben brings a phenomenal attitude to practice every single day. He is always happy to be there, and always extremely respectful on and off the field. Ben found success this year on the JV field and even made it to Friday nights with varsity. He is a great player to coach, and a great person to have around." We love to hear this, Ben! Keep shining and inspiring others with your dedication and positivity! #AthleteOfTheMonth #TeamSpirit #GoBen

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We’re excited to recognize Owen Zenz as our Athlete of the Month for cross country! Coach Steve Markee had this to say about Owen: “Owen is a great leader and good friend to runners on his team. He has shown great leadership to our younger runners and is just a positive kid we love having in our program. He has dealt with illness and injuries over the past several seasons and still pushes himself as hard as he can. He did a lot of extra work in the weight room this past year to get stronger and help with injuries.” Owen’s commitment, resilience, and positive attitude are a huge asset to the team. Despite facing challenges, he continues to inspire those around him! Let's give Owen a big round of applause for his dedication and leadership!

We are thrilled to announce Ava Batista as our Athlete of the Month for cheerleading! 🌟 Coach Ashley Milnthorpe had this to say about Ava: “Ava really came out of her shell and stepped up as a leader and captain as the season progressed. Despite a rocky start to the year, she continued to work hard and be there for her team. She also choreographed the senior night halftime routine, and it was beautiful! We are so proud of her and the work she has put in over the last four years!” Ava's dedication, leadership, and creativity have greatly impacted the team. Her growth as a leader truly shines through. We're so proud of everything she’s accomplished! 💙 Let's give Ava a huge round of applause! 👏

🎉🔥 Northern Badger Wrestling Classic Highlights! 🔥🎉 We've got a big congratulations for some incredible athletes who competed at the Northern Badger Wrestling Classic in River Falls on December 27-28! 💥 In the girls division, our wrestlers were on fire! 🔥 Aralyn White Eagle – 2nd place 🥈 Ava Gilberg – 3rd place 🥉 Charlie Heath – 4th place 🏅 Annaliese Rave – 5th place 🏅 These young women put on an incredible display of talent, determination, and sportsmanship, making us so proud of their achievements. 🌟 Moving on to the boys, seniors Sullivan King (9th place) and Keanau Goldsmith (11th place) put in tremendous effort, showcasing their strength and skill on the mat! 💥 They battled hard, and we're so proud of their performances. Black River Falls wrestling again proves we have some serious talent on the mat! 🧡 Let's keep the momentum going—way to represent, everyone! #BRFWrestling #NorthernBadgerClassic #WrestlingExcellence #GirlsWrestling #ProudMoment #RisingStars

Check out these big wins for Black River Falls wrestling! We've got a massive shoutout for our outstanding wrestlers, Riley Hanrahan and Katelyn Nosbisch, for their exceptional performances at the Bi-State Classic wrestling tournament on December 27-28! 🌟 Riley Hanrahan (Sophomore) - Nationally ranked and a force to be reckoned with, Riley took FIRST PLACE in her weight class and was named Outstanding Wrestler in the girls' division! 🎖️ But that's not all—Riley also made history as Black River Falls' first-ever champion at this prestigious event! 🌟 Katelyn Nosbisch (Senior) - Katelyn also showed up BIG, earning an impressive third place in her weight class! Her hard work and determination were on full display. 🙌💪 These two incredible athletes continue to set the bar high for our wrestling program and school. We couldn't be more proud of their hard work, perseverance, and success on the mat! We've got more results coming up soon--both the boys and girls competed at Northern Badger last weekend, too!