UW-River Falls - Pierce County Journal

The UW-River Falls Falcon Women’s Hockey team defeated Amherst College to win its second NCAA DIII championship title in as many years last weekend. Hunt Arena was home to a sold-out crowd as the Falcons made history yet again.

BACK 2 BACK! UWRF Women’s Hockey wins NCAA DIII championship

UW-River Falls Head Women's Hockey Coach Joe Cranston usually passes out his end-of-the-year player exit forms after the season is over. Not this year. The only head coach Falcon women's hockey has … more

By Greg Peters | 4/2/25

UWRF baseball goes 3-1 in first home opening series

UW-River Falls baseball had their first home opener in almost 23 years on Friday, hosting UW-Stevens Point. The Falcons' Cade Bruett (pictured on left) went 2-4 with an RBI. JV Castillo had three RBI … more

By Greg Peters | 4/2/25

The NCAA DIII Women's National Hockey Tournament in River Falls this past weekend had an approximate local economic impact of $300,000.

Frozen Four brings fever pitch to local businesses

RIVER FALLS – After winning his second national title in as many years, UW-River Falls Head Women's Hockey Coach Joe Cranston said senior forward Bailey Olson is the hardest working player he's … more

By Greg Peters | 4/2/25

UWRF freshman JV Castillo fouls off a bunt attempt during practice last week at First National Bank of River Falls Field.

UWRF Falcon baseball is back!

The last time UW-River Falls played an NCAA-sanctioned baseball game, it was almost 23 years ago. May 5, 2002, to be exact. The Falcons lost a 6-1 game to UW-Superior and after that game, the program … more

By Greg Peters | 3/19/25

The Skinny on Falcon Sports: UWRF track athlete has great potential

According to his coach, UWRF Director of Cross Country/Track and Field Andrew Eggerth, UWRF sophomore Jacob Balcome has great potential. Balcome began to show that promise as a high school senior at … more

3/5/25

The Skinny on Falcon Sports: Sowa has exuberance, enthusiasm for UWRF

You know the game is about to start when you hear, "And now, let's hear it for the UW River Fawwwwwls Faaaaalkins." The distinctive announcement BOOMS out into the reverberating atmosphere of Bowen … more

By Don Richards | 2/5/25

Aaron Borgerding solidified himself as an all-time ball hawk for UWRF, finishing top 10 in career interceptions with 11.

Borgerding named Academic All-American in senior season

RIVER FALLS — UWRF senior defensive back Aaron Borgerding, who grew up in Spring Valley, has cemented his legacy on and off the field for the Falcons, earning College Sports Communicators … more

By Andrew Harrington | 2/5/25

The inaugural Night at the Nest fundraiser will take place Friday, Jan. 31 at Page Arena in River Falls.

‘Night at the Nest’ is this Friday

The "Night at the Nest" is an inaugural UWRF Falcon Athletic fundraiser happening this Friday night (Jan 31) from 6-8:30 p.m. in Page Arena. Registration is required for the live auction event. … more

By Greg Peters | 1/29/25

The Skinny on Falcon Sports: Steve Stocker values all student-athletes

In my never flagging efforts to inform the public, I offer the following: Groucho Marx's daughter, Anya, was an Olympic runner long ago. But did you know that to this day her name is honored at the … more

By Don Richards | 1/15/25

The Prescott Cardinal softball team mobbed seniors Megan Richter and Ella Stewart after they were presented with the WIAA Sectional Championship trophy following the team’s 2-1 win over Spooner in Bloomer on Thursday, May 30. Prescott opens up state play against Brodhead at noon Thursday at Goodman Diamond in Madison.

Counting down the Top 10 sports stories of 2024

There were a lot of wild, emotional and memorable sports moments in Pierce County over the last year. It can be difficult to rank them as there are so many to choose from, but here in Pierce County … more

By Andrew Harrington | 1/2/25

Charlie Theis, left, began his athletic career at UW-River Falls competing in track & field and this fall has also been an important member of the university’s first-ever men’s soccer team. He will compete in track & field in the upcoming winter and spring.

Dual Threat: UWRF athlete excels on both the track and the pitch

RIVER FALLS – University of Wisconsin-River Falls dual-sport athlete Charlie Theis has had far from the typical college athletics experience. Theis, who is entering his fifth season as an … more

11/20/24

UW-River Falls senior defensive back Aaron Borgerding

Borgerding of Spring Valley named semifinalist for Campbell Trophy

RIVER FALLS — UWRF senior defensive back Aaron Borgerding, a Spring Valley native, is being recognized for on field and off field excellence through a semifinalist selection for the William V. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 10/23/24

The Skinny on Falcon sports: Falcon football off to 4-0 start, No. 4 ranking in D3

Here's something you probably didn't know: If a football player goes blind, there's still a future for him. He can become a referee! Sick joke, I know, but I was desperate. Desperation leads to … more

By Don Richards | 10/17/24

Wildcat Jacob Range will play football for the UW-River Falls Falcons next fall.

The Skinny on Falcon Sports: RFHS students commit to play football at UWRF

In honor of the recent May 5 holiday commemorating Mexico's victory in an 1862 battle in its war with France, the following anecdote has oft been told: The Titanic, unknown to most, was a ship … more

By Don Richards | 5/22/24

The UW-River Falls Falcons are the 2024 NCAA champions after going 31-0 and setting a new Division 3 record in the process.

PERFECT: UWRF women’s hockey wins NCAA championship

The UWRF women’s hockey team won the NCAA Championship on home ice this weekend after defeating the Adrian Bulldogs 2-1 on Friday and the Elmira Soaring Eagles 4-1 on Sunday. The third … more

By Joe Peine | 3/19/24

The UWRF women's hockey team defeated last year’s national champion Gustavus Adolphus Gusties and will advance to the Frozen Four, which they will host in River Falls this Friday.

UWRF women’s hockey heads to the Frozen Four

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls women’s ice hockey team competed in the NCAA Tournament in the quarterfinal round on Saturday in River Falls, defeating last year’s national … more

By Joe Peine | 3/13/24

Aubrey Nelvin looking for another goal in the Falcons’ win over conference rival UW-Eau Claire last Wednesday.

UWRF Falcons set Win record on National Girls and Women in Sports Day

The UW-River Falls Falcons women’s hockey team defeated the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds 4-3 in sudden death overtime on Wednesday night at Hunt Arena in River Falls. It was the Falcons’ … more

By Joe Peine | 2/14/24

No. 9-ranked UWRF football defeats Ohio Wesleyan 37-10

DELAWARE, Ohio. – The No. 9-ranked UW-River Falls football team defeated Ohio Wesleyan University 37-10 Saturday afternoon during the Falcons' first road matchup of the season. The … more

By Trent Jackson, UWRF | 9/14/23