School District of Black River Falls

We've got some hockey recaps for you. First up, the teams took on the Rams on January 17. JV dominated the Rams with an impressive 7-2 victory. Huston Arnold stole the show, earning a hat trick with additional help from Ryan Casper and an additional goal with an assist by Chris Blazek. Tristian scored his first-ever home game goal, assisted by Ryan Magnuson, while Ben Bresee also contributed to the scoreboard with a Wade Tennant assist. The varsity match was a hard-fought battle, but BRF fell to the Rams in a close 6-4 loss. Ryan Magnuson opened the scoring for BRF, assisted by Wyatt Hanna and Andrew Gunderson. Aidan Gunderson followed with an unassisted goal, while Calvin Lakowske added two more goals—one assisted by Andrew Gunderson and the other unassisted. Despite the strong effort, BRF couldn’t overcome the Rams. Last night, the varsity team took on Spooner and delivered a 9-1 victory. Calvin Lakowske led the charge with an outstanding showing, scoring four goals and earning multiple assists. Drew Apicella was another standout, contributing a goal and multiple assists. Other scorers included Bresee (assisted by Wyatt Hanna), Andrew Gunderson (unassisted), and Henry Meek, who was set up by Maddux Alvarez and Lakowske. Briar Peterson added the final tally, assisted by Chris Blazek and Derek Southwood, sealing a victory for BRF. 📷 Photo by Elliot Freitag, Breeze Staff, December 10

The varsity Lady Tigers dominated and pulled away with a 53-34 win over Viroqua Friday night. Bella Falcon led the Tigers with 18 points. Both Hannah Falcon and Kenley Brown hit the boards hard with 10 points each. The Tigers held Viroqua's leading scorer, who averages 20 points per game, to 14 points with their aggressive defense. Keep it up, Tigers! The JV came up short tonight. Keira Small had 19 points. Chylocree Belisle and Jaleesa Lopez both scored 7 points.  📷 Photo by Lily Olson, Breeze photographer on December 13

The boys wrestling team competed in a triangular against GET-Melrose-Mindoro and Viroqua in GET last night. Keanau Goldsmith had a strong showing, winning both of his matches. Sully King and Jordan Calverley also earned victories against a smaller Viroqua team, contributing to the team's overall efforts. Congratulations! 📷 Photo by Lily Olson, Breeze Staff, on December 7

Black River Falls fell to the hot-shooting Blair-Taylor basketball team 71-66 in a non-conference game on January 18. Nolan Boehm scored a career-high 30 points, Cecil Lopez scored 14 points, Braylon Backaus scored 12 points, and Zaedyn Roseth scored 4 points, while Lyndon Greengrass, Archer Grant, and Mason Meimann each scored 2 points. 📷 Photo by Lily Olson, Breeze Staff, on January 7

Seniors David Jacobs and Garrett Tande represented our school as part of the Wisconsin Concert Band Association's All-State High School Honors Band at UW-Whitewater on January 17-18! Professor Alex Kaminsky from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago conducted this talented 90-member ensemble. After many hours of hard work and rehearsals, the group delivered an outstanding performance on Saturday evening. In addition to their own performance, David and Garrett had the opportunity to enjoy inspiring concerts by the All-State Junior Band and the Intercollegiate Band. Congratulations to them both on this amazing achievement!

Dig this! Our fourth graders have been on a historical adventure, uncovering the stories of Wisconsin's earliest cultures! 🗿 An archaeologist from UW-La Crosse stopped by with artifacts and replicas from the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center. 🛠️ Students became junior archaeologists, matching the artifacts to the right cultures based on their recent lessons. Talk about bringing history to life!

We've got a quick heads-up for anyone planning on heading to Stratford today for the boys' basketball games! The games will be postponed because Stratford School District is canceling classes on Monday and Tuesday. When our athletic directors find a new date, you'll be able to find the new times on couleeconference.org. Stay warm today!

The Black River Falls wrestling teams had a busy Saturday at two tournaments. At the Westby Girls Invite, the girls team delivered outstanding results. Charlie Heath claimed first place with a stellar performance. Annaliese Rave and Katelyn Nosbisch each earned second-place finishes, and Zoie Scholze rounded out the day with a fourth-place finish. Meanwhile, the boys team competed against over 20 teams at the Ladysmith Invitational. Auston Taylor dominated his matches, earning a well-deserved first-place finish. Sully King and Keanau Goldsmith also showcased their skills, both securing fourth-place finishes in their respective weight classes. Congratulations to all the wrestlers on their hard work and achievements! Keep pushing forward! 📷 Photo by Aralyn Whiteeagle, Breeze Staff (at Melrose Meet)

Both the JV and varsity girls basketball teams faced tough competition against Blair-Taylor on Saturday. Varsity put up a strong fight but came up short with a 60-37 loss. Cherelle Gundersen and Bella Falcon each scored 8 points, while Hannah Falcon added 6. The Lady Tigers showed great determination, holding the Wildcats to just 23 points in the first half. Well done, ladies! Be proud of your effort and keep up the hard work!

BRF boys basketball played at Westby Friday night and won their second straight conference game, 65-48. The Tigers controlled the game from the opening tip until the final buzzer. Their zone defense removed Westby's sharpshooters from the perimeter and forced turnovers that led to many transition layups. Braylon Backaus led the team with 27 points. Following were Cecil Lopez (13 points), Nolan Boehm (12 points), Zaedyn Roseth (6 points), Will Sedelbauer (4 points), Mason Meimann (2 points), and Toby Hovland (1 point). The Tigers have matched last season's conference win total (2) with the win. Also, at halftime, senior Archer Grant's dad, Taron Grant, won the 50/50 raffle and donated it to the boys basketball program—thank you!!! 📷 Photo by Aralyn Whiteeagle, Breeze Staff

Take a look! We've rounded up a bunch of home games for you in case you're getting some cabin crazies. Come on out, enjoy some concessions, and support our Tigers! As always, let us know in the comments if you see anything amiss. (We promise--there are no soccer balls in the mix today!) And, if anything changes, the most up-to-date schedule will be available right here: https://couleeconference.org/public/genie/68/school/4/ 🎯 Tuesday, 1/21 🏀 Basketball: Girls JV vs. Wisconsin Dells Lunda Community Center 5:45pm 🏀 Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Wisconsin Dells Lunda Community Center 7:00pm 🏒 Hockey: Girls Varsity vs. Stoughton Milt Lunda Memorial Arena 7:00pm Thursday, 1/23 🏀 Basketball: Girls Middle School vs. Alma Center Lincoln Black River Falls Middle School 5:00pm 🏒 Hockey: Girls JV vs. River Falls Milt Lunda Memorial Arena 5:00pm 🏒 Hockey: Girls Varsity vs. River Falls Milt Lunda Memorial Arena 7:00pm 🏀 Basketball: Boys C Team vs. Arcadia Black River Falls High School 5:45pm 🏀 Basketball: Boys JV vs. Arcadia Lunda Community Center 5:45pm 🏀 Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Arcadia Lunda Community Center 7:00pm Friday, 1/24 🏀 Basketball: Girls JV vs. Viroqua Lunda Community Center 5:45pm 🏀 Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Viroqua Lunda Community Center 7:00pm Saturday, 1/25 🏒 Hockey: Boys JV vs. Menomonie Milt Lunda Memorial Arena 1:00pm 🏒 Hockey: Boys Varsity vs. Menomonie Milt Lunda Memorial Arena 3:00pm PHOTO: Girls JV basketball team warms up before GET game December 13.

The girls basketball teams battled Arcadia Thursday night but came up short. For varsity, Bella Falcon led the scoring with 9 points, followed by Kenley Brown with 8 points and Olivia Larkin with 7 points. Both Olivia Larkin and Lily Miller played outstanding games, displaying relentless effort and refusing to give up until the final whistle. The team will be back on the court in Blair-Taylor this Saturday at 1 PM. Be sure to come out and cheer them on as they look to bounce back with a win! 📷 Photo by Lily Olson, Breeze Photographer

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The Black River Falls Tigers faced off against Aquinas on January 9, and while the JV team came up short, the varsity team delivered an exciting victory. JV Game: The Tigers JV squad made a brave effort but ultimately fell to Aquinas 5-2. Huston Arnaud scored for BRF, assisted by Ben Bresee and Ryan Casper. Andrew Gunderson added another tally with an unassisted effort. Despite these contributions, the team couldn’t close the gap. Varsity Game: The varsity team lit up the ice with a 5-3 victory over Aquinas. The scoring opened with a short-handed unassisted goal by Calvin Lakowske. Briar Peterson found the back of the net next, with assists from Wyatt Hanna and Ryan Magnuson. Aidan Gunderson kept the momentum going, scoring with an assist from Drew Apicella. Maddux Alvarez then showcased his offensive prowess with two goals—one assisted by Drew Apicella and Aidan Gunderson, and the other an empty-netter scored unassisted to seal the win. It was a well-rounded team effort and an excellent night for the Tigers’ varsity squad, securing an impressive win to cap off the evening. Go, Tigers! 📷 by Lily Olson, Breeze Staff (December 10)

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.