School District of Black River Falls

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.

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

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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!

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