Our Tigers had an action-packed week on the court, track, and field! Here’s how our athletes competed by day:
Tuesday, September 8
ASL Soccer: Enjoyed a fun afternoon on the pitch! Patience Powell defended the net and scored, joining Blake Koresh, Dustin Clark, Ethan Murch, Hayley Hendricks, and Nina Ferguson (2) on the stat sheet.
Volleyball: Fell 6-25, 13-25, 24-25. Olivia Larkin posted 12 kills, while Gianna Backaus added 6 kills and 3 aces.
Thursday, September 10
ASL Soccer (1-0 win vs. West Salem): Owen Lindow scored the game-winner, while Luci Cuminale and a tough defense held on for the shutout!
Volleyball (3-0 win vs. Arcadia): Swept the Raiders 25-21, 25-16, 25-20! Niyanna McDonald stepped up in her first start, while Olivia Larkin (15 kills) and Gianna Backaus (10 kills) led the attack.
Girls Tennis (4-3 win vs. Viroqua): Zoe Rukavina took #1 singles, and our doubles teams of Morgan Kundinger/Avynlei Christesen, Sienna Koebler/Lilah Ottum and Evelyn Vangen/Taylynn Oliver swept all three spots to seal the team win!
Cross Country: HS Boys placed 6th at Ettrick Golf Course, led by Lukas Cornelius in 12th. Farrah Laufenberg clocked a 25-minute 5K for the girls!
Way to show that #tiGRRpride! 🧡🖤
Tuesday, September 8
ASL Soccer: Enjoyed a fun afternoon on the pitch! Patience Powell defended the net and scored, joining Blake Koresh, Dustin Clark, Ethan Murch, Hayley Hendricks, and Nina Ferguson (2) on the stat sheet.
Volleyball: Fell 6-25, 13-25, 24-25. Olivia Larkin posted 12 kills, while Gianna Backaus added 6 kills and 3 aces.
Thursday, September 10
ASL Soccer (1-0 win vs. West Salem): Owen Lindow scored the game-winner, while Luci Cuminale and a tough defense held on for the shutout!
Volleyball (3-0 win vs. Arcadia): Swept the Raiders 25-21, 25-16, 25-20! Niyanna McDonald stepped up in her first start, while Olivia Larkin (15 kills) and Gianna Backaus (10 kills) led the attack.
Girls Tennis (4-3 win vs. Viroqua): Zoe Rukavina took #1 singles, and our doubles teams of Morgan Kundinger/Avynlei Christesen, Sienna Koebler/Lilah Ottum and Evelyn Vangen/Taylynn Oliver swept all three spots to seal the team win!
Cross Country: HS Boys placed 6th at Ettrick Golf Course, led by Lukas Cornelius in 12th. Farrah Laufenberg clocked a 25-minute 5K for the girls!
Way to show that #tiGRRpride! 🧡🖤
Didn't we tell you that you'd be meeting this year's interns today? We're excited to introduce Morgan, Jada, and Lily—our student media interns for the school year.
These three seniors handle a lot of moving parts behind the scenes, from planning coverage to capturing daily life across our district. Morgan serves as our Red Creek representative, Jada covers Forrest Street, and Lily keeps us connected with the middle school. Because they're based at the high school, they team up to cover high school together.
Organizing schedules, shooting photos, and managing content takes real effort and teamwork. We can't wait to show you the story of our schools through their eyes! #tiGRRpride
These three seniors handle a lot of moving parts behind the scenes, from planning coverage to capturing daily life across our district. Morgan serves as our Red Creek representative, Jada covers Forrest Street, and Lily keeps us connected with the middle school. Because they're based at the high school, they team up to cover high school together.
Organizing schedules, shooting photos, and managing content takes real effort and teamwork. We can't wait to show you the story of our schools through their eyes! #tiGRRpride
Planning to go to the JV2 volleyball game in Arcadia tonight? You've just had a change of plans! Don't miss out on JV and varsity, though--they're still playing at 5:30 and 7 PM.
Here’s a sneak peek behind the scenes as the first of three media picture days kicked off yesterday. Our new media interns stepped right into action, organizing team lineups and directing athlete poses like pros. (Keep an eye out tomorrow to meet the intern team!)
Thanks to a generous grant from the Black River Falls Educational Enrichment Fund, our students are taking their sports photography to the next level using brand-new studio flash equipment.
We love seeing our students explore hands-on career skills while capturing Tiger athletics! #tiGRRpride
Thanks to a generous grant from the Black River Falls Educational Enrichment Fund, our students are taking their sports photography to the next level using brand-new studio flash equipment.
We love seeing our students explore hands-on career skills while capturing Tiger athletics! #tiGRRpride
Another huge week of Tiger activities is here! Here’s where you can cheer on our students from September 8–12:
Tuesday, Sept 8
⛳ Girls Golf @ Arcadia – 4:00 PM
⚽ ASL Soccer @ La Crosse Logan – 4:15 PM
🏈 JV Football @ Westby – 5:00 PM
🏈 MS Football (Home) – 5:00 PM
⚽ Boys Soccer Scrimmage @ Mauston – 5:00 PM
🏐 Girls Volleyball VS Luther (Home) – C/JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept 9
⛳ Girls Golf @ Whitetail Golf Course – 9:00 AM
Thursday, Sept 10
🏃♂️ MS/HS Cross Country @ Ettrick Golf Course – 4:15 PM
🎾 Girls Tennis @ Viroqua – 4:15 PM
⚽ ASL Soccer @ West Salem – 4:15 PM
🏐 MS Volleyball (Home) – 5:00 PM
🏐 Girls JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Arcadia – 5:30 PM / 7:00 PM
Friday, Sept 11
🏈 Varsity Football @ Aquinas (UW-La Crosse) – 7:00 PM
Saturday, Sept 12
🏐 Varsity Volleyball @ Sparta Tournament – 8:00 AM
🎾 Girls Tennis Quad @ Menomonie – 12:30 PM
You never know. There may be updates between now and game time, and we can't be sure what the weather will look like at the time of this writing. Always check Bound for the latest updates...and if you look at the game pages, you may even find some livestream links! https://gobound.com/wi/schools/blackriver/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2026-09-07
Pack the stands and show that #tiGRRpride!
Tuesday, Sept 8
⛳ Girls Golf @ Arcadia – 4:00 PM
⚽ ASL Soccer @ La Crosse Logan – 4:15 PM
🏈 JV Football @ Westby – 5:00 PM
🏈 MS Football (Home) – 5:00 PM
⚽ Boys Soccer Scrimmage @ Mauston – 5:00 PM
🏐 Girls Volleyball VS Luther (Home) – C/JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept 9
⛳ Girls Golf @ Whitetail Golf Course – 9:00 AM
Thursday, Sept 10
🏃♂️ MS/HS Cross Country @ Ettrick Golf Course – 4:15 PM
🎾 Girls Tennis @ Viroqua – 4:15 PM
⚽ ASL Soccer @ West Salem – 4:15 PM
🏐 MS Volleyball (Home) – 5:00 PM
🏐 Girls JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Arcadia – 5:30 PM / 7:00 PM
Friday, Sept 11
🏈 Varsity Football @ Aquinas (UW-La Crosse) – 7:00 PM
Saturday, Sept 12
🏐 Varsity Volleyball @ Sparta Tournament – 8:00 AM
🎾 Girls Tennis Quad @ Menomonie – 12:30 PM
You never know. There may be updates between now and game time, and we can't be sure what the weather will look like at the time of this writing. Always check Bound for the latest updates...and if you look at the game pages, you may even find some livestream links! https://gobound.com/wi/schools/blackriver/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2026-09-07
Pack the stands and show that #tiGRRpride!
Last week was a live one for BRF athletics! The Tigers stayed active, competed hard, and brought incredible energy across six different sports:
🏈 Football: Rolled past Westby 30-7 behind 2 Rylie Dobson rushing TDs and 9 tackles from Andrew Bird!
⛳ Girls Golf: Took 2nd at The Grove (196), led by Jordyn King’s 1st-place 44. Jordyn and Gracie Parker both birdied Hole 8!
🎾 Tennis: Swept Bloomer 7-0 with dominant singles and doubles play!
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Cross Country: HS Boys took 6th at Jesse Brone (Lukas Cornelius 12th). MS Boys finished 2nd and MS Girls claimed 3rd!
🏐 Volleyball: Fought through a 5-set nail-biter at GET, powered by Olivia Larkin’s 35 kills!
⚽ Soccer: Picked up a huge 10-5 win over Adams-Friendship!
Way to represent, Tigers!
#tiGRRpride
🏈 Football: Rolled past Westby 30-7 behind 2 Rylie Dobson rushing TDs and 9 tackles from Andrew Bird!
⛳ Girls Golf: Took 2nd at The Grove (196), led by Jordyn King’s 1st-place 44. Jordyn and Gracie Parker both birdied Hole 8!
🎾 Tennis: Swept Bloomer 7-0 with dominant singles and doubles play!
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Cross Country: HS Boys took 6th at Jesse Brone (Lukas Cornelius 12th). MS Boys finished 2nd and MS Girls claimed 3rd!
🏐 Volleyball: Fought through a 5-set nail-biter at GET, powered by Olivia Larkin’s 35 kills!
⚽ Soccer: Picked up a huge 10-5 win over Adams-Friendship!
Way to represent, Tigers!
#tiGRRpride
Whoever said the first day of school was all lectures and syllabi clearly hasn't met the BRFHS Class of 2030!
Our National Honor Society leaders kicked off the year by welcoming incoming freshmen with a morning packed full of high-energy team-building. From cardboard maze challenges to scooter races and icebreakers, our newest high schoolers jumped right into the fun.
Seeing our upperclassmen step up to mentor and connect with the incoming class sets the tone for an incredible year ahead.
Welcome to Black River Falls High School, Class of 2030! We are so glad you're here.
#tiGRRpride
Our National Honor Society leaders kicked off the year by welcoming incoming freshmen with a morning packed full of high-energy team-building. From cardboard maze challenges to scooter races and icebreakers, our newest high schoolers jumped right into the fun.
Seeing our upperclassmen step up to mentor and connect with the incoming class sets the tone for an incredible year ahead.
Welcome to Black River Falls High School, Class of 2030! We are so glad you're here.
#tiGRRpride
BRFHS's volleyball team stepped into battle at the Justagame Sprawl in Wisconsin Dells and put up wins over Boscobel and Ripon last week!
The girls showed major grit all weekend, led by big performances across the court:
🧡 Kills: Olivia Larkin (75), Gianna Backaus (17), Jaleesa Lopez (12)
🖤 Assists: Hayden Brown (83)
🧡 Digs: Tylan Brown (69), Olivia Larkin (53), Gianna Backaus (40)
🖤 Aces: Tylan Brown (11), Hayden Brown (9)
🧡 Blocks: Jaleesa Lopez (5)
A huge shout-out to junior Olivia Larkin for earning a spot on the 30-person All-Tournament Team out of a massive field of competitors!
Way to represent Black River Falls with heart and hustle, ladies!
#tiGRRpride
The girls showed major grit all weekend, led by big performances across the court:
🧡 Kills: Olivia Larkin (75), Gianna Backaus (17), Jaleesa Lopez (12)
🖤 Assists: Hayden Brown (83)
🧡 Digs: Tylan Brown (69), Olivia Larkin (53), Gianna Backaus (40)
🖤 Aces: Tylan Brown (11), Hayden Brown (9)
🧡 Blocks: Jaleesa Lopez (5)
A huge shout-out to junior Olivia Larkin for earning a spot on the 30-person All-Tournament Team out of a massive field of competitors!
Way to represent Black River Falls with heart and hustle, ladies!
#tiGRRpride
Our cross country runners are building awesome momentum!
At Westby’s Ken Trott Invitational, the boys took 6th out of 15 teams—just 4 points off 5th! Lukas Cornelius finished 13th overall, while freshman Caleb Ellingson earned 25th as the top freshman finisher. Freshmen Aaron Thurow (35th), Caleb Biddle (66th), and senior Jay Pleinis (68th) rounded out scoring. For the girls, sophomores Audrey Kitowski (58th) and Farrah Laufenberg (67th) led the team, followed by senior Grace Tande (88th).
The Tigers kept pushing at the 9-team Cashton Invitational this past weekend and came away with many great performances! Sophomore Lukas Cornelius placed 12th in a field of 100. Caleb Ellingson and Aaron Thurow placed 24th and 25th, respectively. Farrah Laufenberg led the girls team in 38th place. And check out that middle school race--Emma Kitowski ran her first race came in first while Ashley Biddle was in 9th and Avery Biddle was in 14th. The MS boys team saw Eastyn Brown take 17th and Bryce Kitowski in 18th.
Next up: The Jesse Brone Invite at Cochrane-Fountain City High School on Thursday, September 3. Let's keep running strong, Tigers!
Results:
Westby: https://accuracetiming.com/results/2026/ktcc_26.pdf
Cashton: https://accuracetiming.com/results/2026/cashcc_26.pdf
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Bright smiles, big dreams, and new adventures—Day One is almost here!
From dressed-up royalty to fresh school gear, our hallways were buzzing with excitement as our students stepped into a brand-new school year during last week's open house, but that was JUST the start!
There is nothing quite like the energy of the first morning back, seeing old friends, meeting dedicated teachers, and diving into new possibilities.
We are ready to learn, grow, and shine together all year long. Welcome back, Tigers! Let's make this year unforgettable. #tiGRRpride
From dressed-up royalty to fresh school gear, our hallways were buzzing with excitement as our students stepped into a brand-new school year during last week's open house, but that was JUST the start!
There is nothing quite like the energy of the first morning back, seeing old friends, meeting dedicated teachers, and diving into new possibilities.
We are ready to learn, grow, and shine together all year long. Welcome back, Tigers! Let's make this year unforgettable. #tiGRRpride
Only one day to go! Today, we want to talk openly about what happens when attendance gets tough.
We know that transportation hiccups, health struggles, and personal hardships can make getting to school a challenge. If a student accumulates 5 or more unexcused absences, state law classifies it as habitual truancy. But before any official paperwork is ever filed, please know our primary goal is to help, not punish.
If we notice your child is missing school frequently, here is how we will partner with you:
🍎 Listen first: Our staff will sit down with your student to understand what’s getting in the way.
🍎 Find resources: We will work to connect your family with school and community resources (like transportation assistance, counseling, or academic support).
🍎 Build a plan: Together, we’ll create a supportive team strategy to get attendance back on track.
Legal interventions are always a last resort. If you are struggling to get your child to school, please talk to us early. We are in this together! #tiGRRpride #attendancematters
Tomorrow is the big day! We can hear the hallways buzzing already.
As you try on those first-day outfits, here is a quick attendance checklist to ensure a smooth, stress-free start to the year:
✅ Bookmark the school number: Save your child's school attendance line in your cell phone so it's handy if you ever need to report a morning absence. Find all your contact info here: https://www.brf.org/page/attendance
✅ Establish the launchpad: Set up a designated spot near the door for backpacks, shoes, and coats to eliminate morning chaos.
✅ Prepare your backup plan: Talk with a neighbor, family member, or fellow school parent about carpooling or helping out if your morning routine ever hits an unexpected snag.
We have missed your children so much over the summer. Let's start the year strong, consistent, and together. See you next week! #tiGRRpride #attendancematters
Help us welcome Michelle Riemer to Red Creek Elementary as a special education aide! Born and raised right here in our community, Michelle brings years of experience from healthcare and retail into her new journey in education. She believes in taking every day one step at a time and wants her students to know they are always welcomed into her space with open arms. We are glad to have your caring spirit on our team, Michelle!
#tiGRRpride
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Give a warm Tiger welcome to Kyle Berra! Kyle joins the middle school team as an 8th-grade math teacher and athletic trainer. With 24 years of experience as an athletic trainer and 13 years coaching BRF wrestling, Kyle brings a wealth of passion and leadership to our district. He believes failure is just a stepping stone to success and encourages students to always "fail falling forward." Kyle looks forward to helping 8th graders discover how math applies to real life while keeping learning engaging and fun. Welcome to your new role, Kyle!
#tiGRRpride
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Congratulations to Jenni Windsor on stepping into her new role as middle school counselor! Jenni loves the vibrant energy of middle schoolers and the fun spontaneity of every day. Her goal is to ensure every student feels safe, valued, and cared for...and knows they can always drop by her office to kick back in the comfy blue chair when they need a breather. We are so glad you are here, Jenni!
#tiGRRpride
#tiGRRpride
Please join us in celebrating Laura Lindow as she steps into her new role as a 6th grade math and science teacher at the middle school! After ten years as a dedicated long-term sub across BRFSD, Laura is excited to set up her very own classroom space. She loves 6th graders' energy for hands-on science labs and believes strong relationships help students thrive. Welcome home to your new classroom, Laura!
#tiGRRpride
#tiGRRpride
Welcome Dusty Burgau to Black River Falls High School as our new Apex alt ed teacher! Inspired by his time as a coach and substitute teacher, Dusty is bringing his coaching background straight into the classroom. He believes in helping students build resiliency, trust, and a strong sense of purpose. Dusty looks forward to guiding our Apex students toward great success this year. Welcome aboard, Dusty!
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Help us welcome StacyMae Hart as a new kindergarten teacher at Forrest Street Elementary! After subbing in the district for two years, StacyMae is making her daydream of setting up her own classroom a reality. She aims to bring warmth, patience, and kindness to her class every day, showing our youngest Tigers that learning is an adventure. We're excited to watch your students grow, StacyMae!
#tiGRRpride
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Say hello to Chelsey Gile, the new middle school secretary! Chelsey brings a rich background in customer service to our middle school's main office. She looks forward to starting this new chapter by connecting with staff, students, and families every day. Chelsey wants every child who steps into the office to feel safe, supported, and guided toward success. Welcome to Black River Falls, Chelsey!
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We know you've been waiting on the edge of your seat for this announcement: Fall/Winter 2026 Community Education Program Registration is NOW OPEN!
We have an INCREDIBLE lineup of classes and activities starting soon for all ages—from toddlers to adults!
Here’s just a glimpse of what’s waiting for you:
🍎 Arts & Crafts: Watercolor Painting, Pottery Wheel, Paaxge Weaving & Beaded Ornament Earrings
🍎 Get Active: Line Dancing, Open Gym & Atlatl
🍎 Learn Something New: Beginning Guitar
🍎 Cooking & Food: Salsa Canning, Sourdough Basics, All About Sourdough Discard, Lefse & Sous Vide Cooking
🍎 Hands-On: Cutting & Charcuterie Board Making & Lawn Mower Fall Storage/Maintenance
🍎 Explore the Outdoors & Beyond: Species Spotlight with Live Animals & Wildlife Hike
🍎 Community & Wellness: Youth Mental Health First Aid & Therapy Animals
Curiosity has no age limit. Keep Learning, Keep Growing! #tiGRRpride
We have an INCREDIBLE lineup of classes and activities starting soon for all ages—from toddlers to adults!
Here’s just a glimpse of what’s waiting for you:
🍎 Arts & Crafts: Watercolor Painting, Pottery Wheel, Paaxge Weaving & Beaded Ornament Earrings
🍎 Get Active: Line Dancing, Open Gym & Atlatl
🍎 Learn Something New: Beginning Guitar
🍎 Cooking & Food: Salsa Canning, Sourdough Basics, All About Sourdough Discard, Lefse & Sous Vide Cooking
🍎 Hands-On: Cutting & Charcuterie Board Making & Lawn Mower Fall Storage/Maintenance
🍎 Explore the Outdoors & Beyond: Species Spotlight with Live Animals & Wildlife Hike
🍎 Community & Wellness: Youth Mental Health First Aid & Therapy Animals
Curiosity has no age limit. Keep Learning, Keep Growing! #tiGRRpride
