The 18th annual Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Border Battle, co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Basketball Yearbook and The Breakdown, is set for February 8, 2025 at River Falls High School.

Top teams from each state will square off in seven matchups which will include some of the premier players from each state.

February 8, 2025
River Falls High School
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Border Battle

11:00 a.m. — River Falls (WI) vs. Tartan (MN)

12:30 p.m. — Eau Claire Memorial (WI) vs. Breck (MN)

2:00 p.m. — Cumberland (WI) vs. Heritage Christian (MN)

3:30 p.m. — Appleton North (WI) vs. Park Center (MN)

5:00 p.m. — Milwaukee Academy of Science (WI) vs. Minneapolis DeLaSalle (MN)

6:30 p.m. — West Allis Central (WI) vs. Totino-Grace (MN)

8:00 p.m. — West De Pere (WI) vs. Lake City (MN)

Minnesota won seven of eight games in the Border Battle last winter and now leads the overall series, 64-42.

July 2, 2024 - The School District of River Falls is proud to announce the hiring of Zach Turpin to serve as the next Head Coach of the Wildcat boys basketball program.

Zach grew up in Spooner, WI where he played football, basketball, and participated in track and field. Following high school he went on to Mesabi Range Community and Technical college in Virginia, MN where he played two years of varsity football and one year of varsity basketball. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Math Education from Concordia College University in Moorhead, MN where he also played 2 years of varsity football.

Prior to joining the River Falls School District, Zach taught math for 15 years at St. Croix Central High School. During that time, he was also an assistant varsity football coach and coached basketball; 7 years of which he spent as the varsity boys basketball head coach.

Zach has spent the past 5 years as a high school math teacher at River Falls High School. During this time, he has served as an assistant football and assistant basketball coach to the high school programs.

“I am excited about the opportunity to lead the boys basketball program at River Falls. I have always been impressed by the positive climate, culture, and community support provided by River Falls. I get to work with an incredible staff and amazing students on a daily basis. It has been a privilege to work with Coach Campbell these past 5 years in the boys basketball program. I look forward to continuing my work in a new role! Go Wildcats!"

Check out the HIGH SCHOOL tab at the top of the home page for a listing of River Falls High School all-time single season records, along with an updated listing of Wildcat 1,000 point scorers.  These records have been updated through the 2022-2023 season.

The Wildcats pull away in the second half to defeat Wausau East and advance to the WIAA Division 2 Sectional Finals.

The Wildcats capture only their second Regional Championship in the last 12 years as they defeat New Richmond.

Relive all of the magic of the 2021 Sectional Final, as the Wildcats punch their ticket to the WIAA State Tournament.

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Welcome to the website of River Falls Boys Basketball.  Here you can find the latest information regarding the River Falls Youth and High School boys basketball programs.  Please come back often as we will continuously be adding new content.  Go Wildcats!