📢 Reminder: No School for Students – Wednesday, 1/28 📢
There will be no school for students tomorrow (Wednesday, January 28) due to a teacher inservice day.
We’ll see students back in class on Thursday! 🧡🖤
There will be no school for students tomorrow (Wednesday, January 28) due to a teacher inservice day.
We’ll see students back in class on Thursday! 🧡🖤
🥎 The countdown to softball season is on!
Be game-day ready and show your Thunder pride by grabbing your Lady Thunder softball apparel. Orders are open now!
👉 https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/QeA7F7RAJ2
#ThunderProud
🧡🖤 THUNDER SPORTS RESULTS 🖤🧡
Week of January 19, 2026
Another action-packed week for Thunder Athletics! Here’s a recap of the highlights and hard work from our student-athletes:
🏀 Basketball
Varsity Girls’ Basketball vs. Black River Falls 46 -57 (L)
JV Girls' Basketball vs. Black River Falls 21- 10 (W)
C-Team Boys’ Basketball beat Blair-Taylor 58–33
JV Boys’ Basketball over Blair-Taylor 61–41
Varsity Boys’ Basketball over Blair-Taylor 73–52
7th Grade Girls’ Basketball fell to Altoona 35–37 (OT)
C-Team Boys’ Basketball defeated Augusta 78–23
JV Boys’ Basketball defeated Augusta 56–43
Varsity Boys’ Basketball defeated Augusta 71–52
Varsity Girls’ Basketball vs. Melrose-Mindoro — Rescheduled due to weather
🤼 Wrestling
HS Wrestling (Arcadia):
Layne Armstrong-Baglien 2–0 (2 pins)
Macey Pierre 3–0 (1 pin, 2 tech falls)
Kinley Nelson 2–0 (2 pins)
Viola MacDonald 1–1 (1 pin)
HS Wrestling (Independence):
Henry Cash won by fall in the first period.
Kinley Nelson and Macey Pierre won by fall; Layne Armstrong-Baglien won by forfeit.
MS Boys’ Wrestling (Arcadia) — Cancelled due to weather
HS Wrestling (Shell Lake):
Kouper Salter 2 pins
Macey Pierre 2 pins
Kinley Nelson 2 pins
Henry Cash 4th (2 pins)
Noah Krueger 5th (3 pins)
Layne Armstrong-Baglien 6th (1 pin)
Easton Hansen 11th (1 pin)
💃 Dance
Pom qualified for STATE at Regionals! 🎉
Proud of the effort, grit, and sportsmanship shown all week long. Way to represent, Thunder! ⚡
#ThunderProud🧡🖤
Week of January 19, 2026
Another action-packed week for Thunder Athletics! Here’s a recap of the highlights and hard work from our student-athletes:
🏀 Basketball
Varsity Girls’ Basketball vs. Black River Falls 46 -57 (L)
JV Girls' Basketball vs. Black River Falls 21- 10 (W)
C-Team Boys’ Basketball beat Blair-Taylor 58–33
JV Boys’ Basketball over Blair-Taylor 61–41
Varsity Boys’ Basketball over Blair-Taylor 73–52
7th Grade Girls’ Basketball fell to Altoona 35–37 (OT)
C-Team Boys’ Basketball defeated Augusta 78–23
JV Boys’ Basketball defeated Augusta 56–43
Varsity Boys’ Basketball defeated Augusta 71–52
Varsity Girls’ Basketball vs. Melrose-Mindoro — Rescheduled due to weather
🤼 Wrestling
HS Wrestling (Arcadia):
Layne Armstrong-Baglien 2–0 (2 pins)
Macey Pierre 3–0 (1 pin, 2 tech falls)
Kinley Nelson 2–0 (2 pins)
Viola MacDonald 1–1 (1 pin)
HS Wrestling (Independence):
Henry Cash won by fall in the first period.
Kinley Nelson and Macey Pierre won by fall; Layne Armstrong-Baglien won by forfeit.
MS Boys’ Wrestling (Arcadia) — Cancelled due to weather
HS Wrestling (Shell Lake):
Kouper Salter 2 pins
Macey Pierre 2 pins
Kinley Nelson 2 pins
Henry Cash 4th (2 pins)
Noah Krueger 5th (3 pins)
Layne Armstrong-Baglien 6th (1 pin)
Easton Hansen 11th (1 pin)
💃 Dance
Pom qualified for STATE at Regionals! 🎉
Proud of the effort, grit, and sportsmanship shown all week long. Way to represent, Thunder! ⚡
#ThunderProud🧡🖤
🎶 Our Choir Monthly Newsletter is here! Check out what we’ve been working on and what’s coming up next. 🎵
#ThunderProud🧡🖤
#ThunderProud Senior Spotlight – Orion Prudlick 🎓
We are shining the spotlight on our graduating Class of 2026!
🎓 Plans after graduation:
I plan to attend Southwest Tech in Fennimore, Wisconsin, to study Golf Course Management.
🌟 Favorite Subject:
Creative Writing with Mrs. Lane. It was fun to make up stories, listen to stories, enjoy music, and discover the true meaning behind songs.
🌟 Best Memory:
Getting to know my teachers.
🌟 Favorite Teacher:
Mr. Boll, because he was one of the first teachers I really got to know and build a strong connection with at the beginning of high school. He’s someone I looked forward to seeing each day.
🌟 Activities I Was Involved In:
Cross Country, Basketball, and Golf.
🌟 What I’ll Miss Most:
Listening to Mr. Speckien talk about the greatest band of all time, AC/DC — which he is not wrong about!
🌟 Advice for Younger Classmen:
Take and learn from every opportunity you have in front of you.
We wish you all the best, Orion! We can’t wait to see where the future takes you! 🧡🖤
#ThunderClassof2026 🎓⚡
We are shining the spotlight on our graduating Class of 2026!
🎓 Plans after graduation:
I plan to attend Southwest Tech in Fennimore, Wisconsin, to study Golf Course Management.
🌟 Favorite Subject:
Creative Writing with Mrs. Lane. It was fun to make up stories, listen to stories, enjoy music, and discover the true meaning behind songs.
🌟 Best Memory:
Getting to know my teachers.
🌟 Favorite Teacher:
Mr. Boll, because he was one of the first teachers I really got to know and build a strong connection with at the beginning of high school. He’s someone I looked forward to seeing each day.
🌟 Activities I Was Involved In:
Cross Country, Basketball, and Golf.
🌟 What I’ll Miss Most:
Listening to Mr. Speckien talk about the greatest band of all time, AC/DC — which he is not wrong about!
🌟 Advice for Younger Classmen:
Take and learn from every opportunity you have in front of you.
We wish you all the best, Orion! We can’t wait to see where the future takes you! 🧡🖤
#ThunderClassof2026 🎓⚡
Osseo-Fairchild Elementary School is seeking students for our Early Childhood (EC) Program. Eligible children must be 3–4 years old and not eligible for 4K until the 2027-2028 school year. This means children must turn 3 before September 1, 2026, or cannot turn 4 before September 1, 2026.
Due to the potential number of eligible applicants and the limit on the number of students we can accept, a lottery system will be used to select participants. Students who are not selected will be placed on a waiting list.
This will be the sixth year of the program, and it has been highly successful. The program runs three days a week (Tuesday–Thursday) from 8:15–11:15 a.m.
To be eligible, families must:
Reside within the Osseo-Fairchild School District
Provide transportation to and from Osseo-Fairchild Elementary School during program hours
The only transportation exceptions are:
If your child lives near a bus pickup location and can be walked to the stop, or
If your child attends a daycare where the school bus already picks up
Consistent attendance is required.
To be considered for the EC Program, your child must attend Child Development Day to register, which will be held on January 28 from 10:00-1:00 and 2:00-5:00. If that date does not work for your family, additional days and times are available. To register, please call Osseo-Fairchild Elementary School at (715) 597-3141 ext. 3300.
Due to the potential number of eligible applicants and the limit on the number of students we can accept, a lottery system will be used to select participants. Students who are not selected will be placed on a waiting list.
This will be the sixth year of the program, and it has been highly successful. The program runs three days a week (Tuesday–Thursday) from 8:15–11:15 a.m.
To be eligible, families must:
Reside within the Osseo-Fairchild School District
Provide transportation to and from Osseo-Fairchild Elementary School during program hours
The only transportation exceptions are:
If your child lives near a bus pickup location and can be walked to the stop, or
If your child attends a daycare where the school bus already picks up
Consistent attendance is required.
To be considered for the EC Program, your child must attend Child Development Day to register, which will be held on January 28 from 10:00-1:00 and 2:00-5:00. If that date does not work for your family, additional days and times are available. To register, please call Osseo-Fairchild Elementary School at (715) 597-3141 ext. 3300.
🧡🖤 THUNDER SPORTS SCHEDULE 🖤🧡
Week of January 26, 2026
⚡ Monday (1/26)
• 5:00 PM – MS Girls’ Basketball vs. Fall Creek
📍 Fall Creek Middle School
⚡ Tuesday (1/27)
• 5:45 / 7:15 PM – C-Team / JV / Varsity Boys’ Basketball vs. Fall Creek
📍 Main Gym
⚡ Thursday (1/29)
• 5:00 PM – MS Wrestling (Multiple Schools)
📍 Cochrane-Fountain City High School
• 5:00 PM – MS Girls’ Basketball vs. Cadott
📍 Community Gym
• 5:45 / 7:15 PM – JV / Varsity Girls’ Basketball vs. Independence/Gilmanton
📍 Main Gym
• 7:00 PM – HS Wrestling (Multiple Schools)
📍 Cochrane-Fountain City High School
⚡ Friday (1/30)
• 5:45 / 7:15 PM – C-Team / JV / Varsity Boys’ Basketball vs. Melrose-Mindoro
📍 Melrose-Mindoro High School
⚡ Saturday (1/31)
• 9:30 AM – HS Wrestling (Multiple Schools)
📍 Eau Claire North High School
• 5:45 / 7:15 PM – JV / Varsity Girls’ Basketball vs. Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran
📍 Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran High School
📣 Good luck to all our Thunder athletes—let’s have a great week!
#ThunderProud 🧡🖤
Week of January 26, 2026
⚡ Monday (1/26)
• 5:00 PM – MS Girls’ Basketball vs. Fall Creek
📍 Fall Creek Middle School
⚡ Tuesday (1/27)
• 5:45 / 7:15 PM – C-Team / JV / Varsity Boys’ Basketball vs. Fall Creek
📍 Main Gym
⚡ Thursday (1/29)
• 5:00 PM – MS Wrestling (Multiple Schools)
📍 Cochrane-Fountain City High School
• 5:00 PM – MS Girls’ Basketball vs. Cadott
📍 Community Gym
• 5:45 / 7:15 PM – JV / Varsity Girls’ Basketball vs. Independence/Gilmanton
📍 Main Gym
• 7:00 PM – HS Wrestling (Multiple Schools)
📍 Cochrane-Fountain City High School
⚡ Friday (1/30)
• 5:45 / 7:15 PM – C-Team / JV / Varsity Boys’ Basketball vs. Melrose-Mindoro
📍 Melrose-Mindoro High School
⚡ Saturday (1/31)
• 9:30 AM – HS Wrestling (Multiple Schools)
📍 Eau Claire North High School
• 5:45 / 7:15 PM – JV / Varsity Girls’ Basketball vs. Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran
📍 Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran High School
📣 Good luck to all our Thunder athletes—let’s have a great week!
#ThunderProud 🧡🖤
🧡🖤 STATE BOUND! 🖤🧡
Congratulations to the Osseo-Fairchild Dance Team on an outstanding performance at Regionals today! The team competed in both Pom and Hip Hop, and we’re excited to share that their Pom routine has officially qualified for STATE! 🎉💃
The Thunder will take the state stage in La Crosse on February 6—an incredible achievement that reflects their hard work, dedication, and talent.
We are so proud of you—good luck at State! ⚡
#ThunderProud #StateBound #OFDanceTeam
Congratulations to the Osseo-Fairchild Dance Team on an outstanding performance at Regionals today! The team competed in both Pom and Hip Hop, and we’re excited to share that their Pom routine has officially qualified for STATE! 🎉💃
The Thunder will take the state stage in La Crosse on February 6—an incredible achievement that reflects their hard work, dedication, and talent.
We are so proud of you—good luck at State! ⚡
#ThunderProud #StateBound #OFDanceTeam
🧠 Brain Science in Action! 🧠
Our 7th graders have been diving into the fascinating world of brain science! After reading Phineas Gage: A Gruesome But True Story about Brain Science, students tackled a big question: Was Phineas Gage the same person after his accident?
Working in teams, students formed claims, gathered evidence from the text, and built strong arguments—then presented their thinking through a formal classroom debate. They did an outstanding job following debate rules, thinking critically, and using what they’ve learned about the brain to support their ideas.
Way to think deeply and speak confidently!
#ThunderProud🧡🖤
Our 7th graders have been diving into the fascinating world of brain science! After reading Phineas Gage: A Gruesome But True Story about Brain Science, students tackled a big question: Was Phineas Gage the same person after his accident?
Working in teams, students formed claims, gathered evidence from the text, and built strong arguments—then presented their thinking through a formal classroom debate. They did an outstanding job following debate rules, thinking critically, and using what they’ve learned about the brain to support their ideas.
Way to think deeply and speak confidently!
#ThunderProud🧡🖤
Bella Aguillard, Quinn Peterson, Owen Gasser, Serenity Olson, and Josie Nelson braved the cold to take the stage today as members of the UW–Eau Claire Middle School Honor Band! 🎶❄️ We are so proud of these talented, hardworking young musicians!
#ThunderProud🧡🖤
#ThunderProud Senior Spotlight – Delaney Yokiel 🎓
We are shining the spotlight on our graduating Class of 2026!
🎓 Plans after graduation:
I plan to major in Political Science on the Pre-Law track.
🌟 Favorite Subject:
Social Science/History — it’s such an important subject that is often overlooked. Understanding our history helps us learn from past mistakes, appreciate different perspectives, and better understand how our world and society function today.
🌟 Best Memory:
My Dance State Pep Rallies. Celebrating that achievement with my school three years in a row made every hour of blood, sweat, and tears worth it. Choreographing a dance for the boys was the icing on the cake, and I’ll always be grateful for the incredible support from our community.
🌟 Favorite Teacher:
The legendary Mr. Stoik. He may be a little grumpy at times,(and honestly, can you blame him? He’s been teaching since they rode dinosaurs to school), but he’s an amazing teacher and an even better person. He supported me through personal challenges, made sure I didn’t fall behind, and brings the perfect mix of fun, learning, and a little diva energy to class.
🌟 Activities I Was Involved In:
Cheer, Dance, Softball, FBLA, FCCLA, FCCLA State Ambassador, Above and Beyond, Student Council, Educators Rising, Yearbook, TADD, HOSA, Girls Badger State, Miss Osseo, Speech Team, Musical, and Legion Ball.
🌟 What I’ll Miss Most:
Seeing my friends every day — the little moments, laughter, and time spent together that made school so special.
🌟 Advice for Younger Classmen:
If you plan on taking AP Calc, double up sophomore year — not junior year! And remember, everything feels huge now, but in five years most of it won’t matter. Stop worrying so much and enjoy these years while you can.
We wish you all the best, Delaney! We can’t wait to see where the future takes you! 🧡🖤
#ThunderClassof2026 🎓⚡
We are shining the spotlight on our graduating Class of 2026!
🎓 Plans after graduation:
I plan to major in Political Science on the Pre-Law track.
🌟 Favorite Subject:
Social Science/History — it’s such an important subject that is often overlooked. Understanding our history helps us learn from past mistakes, appreciate different perspectives, and better understand how our world and society function today.
🌟 Best Memory:
My Dance State Pep Rallies. Celebrating that achievement with my school three years in a row made every hour of blood, sweat, and tears worth it. Choreographing a dance for the boys was the icing on the cake, and I’ll always be grateful for the incredible support from our community.
🌟 Favorite Teacher:
The legendary Mr. Stoik. He may be a little grumpy at times,(and honestly, can you blame him? He’s been teaching since they rode dinosaurs to school), but he’s an amazing teacher and an even better person. He supported me through personal challenges, made sure I didn’t fall behind, and brings the perfect mix of fun, learning, and a little diva energy to class.
🌟 Activities I Was Involved In:
Cheer, Dance, Softball, FBLA, FCCLA, FCCLA State Ambassador, Above and Beyond, Student Council, Educators Rising, Yearbook, TADD, HOSA, Girls Badger State, Miss Osseo, Speech Team, Musical, and Legion Ball.
🌟 What I’ll Miss Most:
Seeing my friends every day — the little moments, laughter, and time spent together that made school so special.
🌟 Advice for Younger Classmen:
If you plan on taking AP Calc, double up sophomore year — not junior year! And remember, everything feels huge now, but in five years most of it won’t matter. Stop worrying so much and enjoy these years while you can.
We wish you all the best, Delaney! We can’t wait to see where the future takes you! 🧡🖤
#ThunderClassof2026 🎓⚡
❄️ SCHOOL CLOSURE NOTICE ❄️
Osseo-Fairchild Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow due to extreme cold. (Friday, Jan. 23rd)
🏫 Middle School & High School: Virtual learning day
❄️ Elementary School: Traditional snow day
💪 Fitness Center: Closed
Please stay safe and warm! 🧡🖤
Osseo-Fairchild Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow due to extreme cold. (Friday, Jan. 23rd)
🏫 Middle School & High School: Virtual learning day
❄️ Elementary School: Traditional snow day
💪 Fitness Center: Closed
Please stay safe and warm! 🧡🖤
❄️ Schedule Update ❄️
Due to incoming cold weather, tonight’s Boys’ Varsity Basketball game times have been adjusted:
🏀 C-Team / JV: 5:15 PM
🏀 Varsity: 6:45 PM
Please plan accordingly and stay warm! 🧡🖤
Due to incoming cold weather, tonight’s Boys’ Varsity Basketball game times have been adjusted:
🏀 C-Team / JV: 5:15 PM
🏀 Varsity: 6:45 PM
Please plan accordingly and stay warm! 🧡🖤
#ThunderProud Senior Spotlight – Jheric Willi 🎓
We are shining the spotlight on our graduating Class of 2026!
🎓 Plans after graduation:
I plan to join the military.
🌟 Favorite Subject:
History, because I enjoy understanding the patterns of people and countries.
🌟 Best Memory:
Making a cedar wood birdhouse for my mom in 8th grade.
🌟 Favorite Teacher:
Ms. Noel — she has always been there for me in both good and challenging times and helped guide my journey in exploring my interest in art and creative work.
🌟 Activities I Was Involved In:
Football.
🌟 What I’ll Miss Most:
My favorite teacher.
🌟 Advice for Younger Classmen:
Enjoy it while you can.
We wish you all the best, Jheric! We can’t wait to see where the future takes you! 🧡🖤
#ThunderClassof2026 🎓⚡
🏗️🇪🇸 **Building Culture in Spanish 1!**
After learning about Spain’s famous human towers (*los castells*), Ms. Velasquez’s Spanish 1 students put their skills to the test with an annual cup tower-building challenge! Teams raced against the clock to create the tallest and most creative towers—an engaging and fun way to wrap up this unique cultural tradition. 👏
#ThunderProud
After learning about Spain’s famous human towers (*los castells*), Ms. Velasquez’s Spanish 1 students put their skills to the test with an annual cup tower-building challenge! Teams raced against the clock to create the tallest and most creative towers—an engaging and fun way to wrap up this unique cultural tradition. 👏
#ThunderProud
#ThunderProud Senior Spotlight – Ryder Anderson🎓
We are shining the spotlight on our graduating Class of 2026!
🎓 Plans after graduation:
I plan to attend medical school to become a surgeon.
🌟 Favorite Subject:
Anatomy and Physiology.
🌟 Best Memory:
Being on the basketball team.
🌟 Favorite Teacher:
Mrs. Lane — she is super nice, very respectful to everyone, and truly cares about each of her students.
🌟 Activities I Was Involved In:
Basketball.
🌟 What I’ll Miss Most:
Socializing.
🌟 Advice for Younger Classmen:
Don’t rush growing up. High school goes by faster than you think, so enjoy the little moments — even the boring days.
We wish you all the best, Ryder! We can’t wait to see where the future takes you! 🧡🖤
#ThunderClassof2026 🎓⚡
We are shining the spotlight on our graduating Class of 2026!
🎓 Plans after graduation:
I plan to attend medical school to become a surgeon.
🌟 Favorite Subject:
Anatomy and Physiology.
🌟 Best Memory:
Being on the basketball team.
🌟 Favorite Teacher:
Mrs. Lane — she is super nice, very respectful to everyone, and truly cares about each of her students.
🌟 Activities I Was Involved In:
Basketball.
🌟 What I’ll Miss Most:
Socializing.
🌟 Advice for Younger Classmen:
Don’t rush growing up. High school goes by faster than you think, so enjoy the little moments — even the boring days.
We wish you all the best, Ryder! We can’t wait to see where the future takes you! 🧡🖤
#ThunderClassof2026 🎓⚡
🏅 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee: Eric Skoyen (Class of 1985)
A championship quarterback, school leader, and devoted volunteer—Eric’s impact on O-F athletics spans generations. 🧡🖤
Eric Skoyen (Athlete)
Eric graduated from Osseo-Fairchild High School in 1985. He was 2-time class president and played 3 sports: baseball, basketball, and football. He was 2nd Team All-Northwest in basketball and a member of the Sectional Championship team his senior year, earning him the chance to play in the state tournament. As a football player, Eric was 2-time 1st Team All-Northwest and graduated with 7 all-time team records. He was a quarterback on the 1982 State Championship team, as well as the 1983 & 1984 State Runner-Up teams. Eric has served as a volunteer youth coach for all 4 of his children in tball, softball, baseball, and basketball. He was a volunteer youth football coach for 6 years and middle school football coach at O-F for 1 year. Eric has volunteered with the varsity girls’ basketball team for the past 3 years and supervised open gyms for the basketball players. Eric has worked for UPS for 40 years.
#ThunderProud🧡🖤
A championship quarterback, school leader, and devoted volunteer—Eric’s impact on O-F athletics spans generations. 🧡🖤
Eric Skoyen (Athlete)
Eric graduated from Osseo-Fairchild High School in 1985. He was 2-time class president and played 3 sports: baseball, basketball, and football. He was 2nd Team All-Northwest in basketball and a member of the Sectional Championship team his senior year, earning him the chance to play in the state tournament. As a football player, Eric was 2-time 1st Team All-Northwest and graduated with 7 all-time team records. He was a quarterback on the 1982 State Championship team, as well as the 1983 & 1984 State Runner-Up teams. Eric has served as a volunteer youth coach for all 4 of his children in tball, softball, baseball, and basketball. He was a volunteer youth football coach for 6 years and middle school football coach at O-F for 1 year. Eric has volunteered with the varsity girls’ basketball team for the past 3 years and supervised open gyms for the basketball players. Eric has worked for UPS for 40 years.
#ThunderProud🧡🖤
🏀🤼♀️💃 THUNDER SPORTS RESULTS ⚡
Week of January 12, 2026
Here’s a recap of a busy and exciting week for Thunder athletics!
HS Girls’ Wrestling (1/12)
• Viola MacDonald: 3-0 (3 pins)
• Kinley Nelson: 1-2 (1 pin)
• Layne Armstrong-Baglien: 1-2 (1 pin)
Girls’ Basketball (1/12 & 1/15)
• JV vs. Augusta: 40–28 W
• Varsity vs. Augusta: 46–62 L
• JV vs. Blair-Taylor: 26–42 L
• Varsity vs. Blair-Taylor: 21–60 L
Boys’ Basketball (1/13 & 1/16)
• JV vs. Alma-Pepin: 55–38 W
• Varsity vs. Alma-Pepin: 75–37 W
• Varsity vs. Independence/Gilmanton: 62–45 W
Middle School Wrestling (1/15)
• Mackenzie Johnson: 2-0
• Hunter Olson: 2-0
• Nolan Dahlberg: 2-1
• Ridley Westphal: 1-0
• Braydy Salter & Josephine Hansen: 1-1
• Alan Oliver, Ethan Hagen, Lucas Hagen competed hard
HS Wrestling (1/16)
• Kouper Salter: 4-0 (1 pin)
• Noah Krueger: 3-1 (2 pins)
• Henry Cash: 3-1 (2 pins)
• Sam Coach: 1-3 (1 pin)
• Easton Hansen made his season debut, wrestling tough all night
MS Girls’ Basketball (1/16)
• 7th Grade: L
• 8th Grade: 33–21 W
Dance Team (1/18) 🏆
• Hip Hop: 1st Place
• Pom: 1st Place
• Overall Champions!
⚡ Way to go, Thunder athletes!
#ThunderProud🧡🖤 ⚡
Week of January 12, 2026
Here’s a recap of a busy and exciting week for Thunder athletics!
HS Girls’ Wrestling (1/12)
• Viola MacDonald: 3-0 (3 pins)
• Kinley Nelson: 1-2 (1 pin)
• Layne Armstrong-Baglien: 1-2 (1 pin)
Girls’ Basketball (1/12 & 1/15)
• JV vs. Augusta: 40–28 W
• Varsity vs. Augusta: 46–62 L
• JV vs. Blair-Taylor: 26–42 L
• Varsity vs. Blair-Taylor: 21–60 L
Boys’ Basketball (1/13 & 1/16)
• JV vs. Alma-Pepin: 55–38 W
• Varsity vs. Alma-Pepin: 75–37 W
• Varsity vs. Independence/Gilmanton: 62–45 W
Middle School Wrestling (1/15)
• Mackenzie Johnson: 2-0
• Hunter Olson: 2-0
• Nolan Dahlberg: 2-1
• Ridley Westphal: 1-0
• Braydy Salter & Josephine Hansen: 1-1
• Alan Oliver, Ethan Hagen, Lucas Hagen competed hard
HS Wrestling (1/16)
• Kouper Salter: 4-0 (1 pin)
• Noah Krueger: 3-1 (2 pins)
• Henry Cash: 3-1 (2 pins)
• Sam Coach: 1-3 (1 pin)
• Easton Hansen made his season debut, wrestling tough all night
MS Girls’ Basketball (1/16)
• 7th Grade: L
• 8th Grade: 33–21 W
Dance Team (1/18) 🏆
• Hip Hop: 1st Place
• Pom: 1st Place
• Overall Champions!
⚡ Way to go, Thunder athletes!
#ThunderProud🧡🖤 ⚡
⚡🧡 **THUNDER SPORTS SCHEDULE** 🖤⚡
**Week of January 19, 2026**
Here’s what’s happening this week for Thunder Athletics—good luck to all our teams!
**Monday | 1/19**
🏀 **Boys Basketball (C/JV/V)** – Staff Appreciation & Dance Clinic
⏰ 5:45 / 7:15 | 📍 Black River Falls (Main & Community Gyms)
🏀 **Girls Basketball (JV/V)** vs Blair-Taylor
⏰ 5:45 / 7:00 | 📍 Black River Falls Fieldhouse
**Tuesday | 1/20**
🏀 **MS Girls Basketball** vs Altoona
⏰ 5:00 PM | 📍 Community Gym
🤼 **HS Wrestling**
⏰ 6:00 PM | 📍 Arcadia High School
**Thursday | 1/22**
🏀 **MS Girls Basketball** vs Eau Claire Regis
⏰ 5:00 PM | 📍 Immaculate Conception Elementary
🤼 **MS Wrestling**
⏰ 5:00 PM | 📍 Independence High School
🏀 **Boys Basketball (C/JV/V)** vs Augusta
⏰ 5:45 / 7:15 | 📍 Main & Community Gyms
🤼 **HS Wrestling**
⏰ 7:00 PM | 📍 Independence High School
**Friday | 1/23**
🤼 **MS Boys Wrestling**
⏰ 5:00 PM | 📍 Arcadia High School
🏀 **Girls Basketball (JV/V)** vs Melrose-Mindoro
⏰ 6:30 / 7:15 *(JV one half only)* | 📍 Melrose-Mindoro HS
**Saturday | 1/24**
🤼 **HS Wrestling**
⏰ 9:30 AM | 📍 Shell Lake High School
💃 **Regional Dance Competition**
⏰ TBD | 📍 DC Everest
Let’s pack the gyms and support our Thunder! ⚡🏀🤼♀️
#ThunderProud
**Week of January 19, 2026**
Here’s what’s happening this week for Thunder Athletics—good luck to all our teams!
**Monday | 1/19**
🏀 **Boys Basketball (C/JV/V)** – Staff Appreciation & Dance Clinic
⏰ 5:45 / 7:15 | 📍 Black River Falls (Main & Community Gyms)
🏀 **Girls Basketball (JV/V)** vs Blair-Taylor
⏰ 5:45 / 7:00 | 📍 Black River Falls Fieldhouse
**Tuesday | 1/20**
🏀 **MS Girls Basketball** vs Altoona
⏰ 5:00 PM | 📍 Community Gym
🤼 **HS Wrestling**
⏰ 6:00 PM | 📍 Arcadia High School
**Thursday | 1/22**
🏀 **MS Girls Basketball** vs Eau Claire Regis
⏰ 5:00 PM | 📍 Immaculate Conception Elementary
🤼 **MS Wrestling**
⏰ 5:00 PM | 📍 Independence High School
🏀 **Boys Basketball (C/JV/V)** vs Augusta
⏰ 5:45 / 7:15 | 📍 Main & Community Gyms
🤼 **HS Wrestling**
⏰ 7:00 PM | 📍 Independence High School
**Friday | 1/23**
🤼 **MS Boys Wrestling**
⏰ 5:00 PM | 📍 Arcadia High School
🏀 **Girls Basketball (JV/V)** vs Melrose-Mindoro
⏰ 6:30 / 7:15 *(JV one half only)* | 📍 Melrose-Mindoro HS
**Saturday | 1/24**
🤼 **HS Wrestling**
⏰ 9:30 AM | 📍 Shell Lake High School
💃 **Regional Dance Competition**
⏰ TBD | 📍 DC Everest
Let’s pack the gyms and support our Thunder! ⚡🏀🤼♀️
#ThunderProud
🏅 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee: Randy Julien (Class of 1966)
A standout athlete, dedicated veteran, and lifelong supporter of O-F—Randy’s legacy of leadership and commitment shines on and off the court. 🧡🖤
Randy Julien (Athlete)
Randy graduated from Fairchild High School in 1966, where he played baseball and basketball all four years. He started every varsity basketball game throughout his high school career, playing 76 total games. He was MVP, All-Conference, All-Northwest, and All-State. Randy received a Purple Heart for his military service in Vietnam and is a member of the VFW and American Legion. He is a member of the Fairchild Lions Club, was Fairchild Fire District President, and served as president and treasurer of the Town of Cleveland. He worked at the Fairchild Farmer’s Union for 35 years, serving as General Manager for 23 of them. Randy attends many of the O-F sporting events and rides horse every week.
#ThuderProud🧡🖤
A standout athlete, dedicated veteran, and lifelong supporter of O-F—Randy’s legacy of leadership and commitment shines on and off the court. 🧡🖤
Randy Julien (Athlete)
Randy graduated from Fairchild High School in 1966, where he played baseball and basketball all four years. He started every varsity basketball game throughout his high school career, playing 76 total games. He was MVP, All-Conference, All-Northwest, and All-State. Randy received a Purple Heart for his military service in Vietnam and is a member of the VFW and American Legion. He is a member of the Fairchild Lions Club, was Fairchild Fire District President, and served as president and treasurer of the Town of Cleveland. He worked at the Fairchild Farmer’s Union for 35 years, serving as General Manager for 23 of them. Randy attends many of the O-F sporting events and rides horse every week.
#ThuderProud🧡🖤
