North Callaway R-I School District

The North Callaway Thunderbirds boys basketball season came to an end today as they fell in the district championship game. This team had a good season, competing night in and night out and representing our school and community with pride. We are proud of how hard these boys played and the way they battled all season long. Thank you for a great year.

District Championship Game! The Thunderbird Boys Basketball team will play for the District Championship this Saturday against Centralia at South Callaway! Saturday At South Callaway 1:00pm Let’s pack the gym and show up loud to support our T-Birds as they compete for a district title!

STATE TEAM – 3RD PLACE! The Thunderbird Wrestling team finished 3rd in the State as a team! Individual State Results: State Champions – Kellen Long & Collin Moore 2nd Place – Hunter Long & Gunnar Wenneker 6th Place – Wyatt Haden Congratulations to our wrestlers and coaches on an outstanding season!

The North Callaway Boys Basketball team defeated Hermann tonight and is headed to the District Championship! They will play for the district title on February 28th at 1:00pm.

Five State Medalists! Thunderbird Wrestling has FIVE State Medalists! What an incredible accomplishment for our program! Wyatt Haden will be wrestling for 5th place Kellen, Collin, Hunter, and Gunnar will all be wrestling for 1st place!

Good luck to boys basketball tonight as they play in the district semifinals against Herman game starts at 7:30 at South Callaway

We are looking for great new members for our Thunderbird team for 2026-27.

Great Season, Ella! Ella Baker’s season came to an end today, and we couldn’t be more proud of the way she represented the Thunderbirds this year.

Brooke Giboney season came to an end today, wrapping up an outstanding four-year career on the mat for North Callaway. Brooke has had a tremendous season and an incredible four years representing the Thunderbirds with hard work, toughness, and pride. Her dedication to the program and her teammates has not gone unnoticed. We are proud of everything you’ve accomplished, Brooke, and grateful for the impact you’ve made on our wrestling program.

State Wrestling Update – Day 1 After the first day of the State Wrestling Tournament, the Thunderbirds still have 6 wrestlers competing and are currently sitting 4th as a team! An outstanding first day on the mat. The girls will begin competition at 1:00pm

Ben Haubner’s season came to an end today, wrapping up an outstanding four-year career on the mat for North Callaway. Ben has had a tremendous season and an incredible four years representing the Thunderbirds with hard work, toughness, and pride. His dedication to the program and his teammates has not gone unnoticed. We are proud of everything you’ve accomplished, Ben, and grateful for the impact you’ve made on our wrestling program.

Thunderbirds Get the Win! The North Callaway Boys Basketball team defeated Linn tonight 63-29! Great team effort and a strong performance from the Thunderbirds! They’ll be back in action Thursday at South Callaway with a 7:30pm tip-off. Let’s keep it rolling!

Huge congratulations to our Thunderbird Basketball athletes earning All‑Conference honors!

Girls – 2nd Team:
• Sophie Olsson

Boys – 1st Team:
• Jarmarion Glover
• Jake Blevins

Boys – 2nd Team:
• Dalton Brewer
• Austin Brown

Proud of the hard work, leadership, and dedication these athletes bring to North Callaway. Well deserved honors for all!

Season Comes to an End The North Callaway Lady Thunderbirds basketball season comes to a close tonight. We are proud of the hard work, dedication, and heart this team showed all season long. Thank you to our players and coaches for representing our school and community with class and toughness every time you stepped on the court.

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! The North Callaway Wrestling team are District Champions! What an incredible accomplishment for our Thunderbirds! Individual District Results: • Bryce Twillman – 2nd Place • Kellen Long – District Champion • Collin Moore – District Champion • Wyatt Haden – 3rd Place • Ben Haubner – 2nd Place • Hunter Long – 3rd Place • Gunnar Wenneker – District Champion We are so proud of the hard work, determination, and toughness these athletes showed on the mat. Congratulations to our wrestlers and coaches on bringing home the district title!

Today marks the end of the wrestling season for: • Leyton Crane • Eli Borcherding • Aiden Wimmer • Bryce Haden • Carver Safranski These young men gave everything they had on the mat all season long. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the program have not gone unnoticed. You all had a great season, and we are incredibly proud of you. You have represented North Callaway with class and toughness — and you’ve made us all proud.

STATE BOUND! The North Callaway Wrestling team is sending SEVEN wrestlers to state! Congratulations to: • Bryson Twillman • Kellen Long • Collin Moore • Wyatt Haden • Ben Haubner • Hunter Long • Gunnar Wenneker What an incredible accomplishment for these athletes and our program. Your hard work, dedication, and toughness have paid off — and we couldn’t be more proud!

District Update – Day 1 in the Books! After the first day of wrestling at districts, North Callaway is tied for 1st place as a team! Even better — all 12 wrestlers are still alive heading into Day 2! • 7 wrestlers advancing to the semifinals • 5 wrestlers battling through the wrestle backs Proud of the fight, heart, and determination these athletes are showing on the mat. Tomorrow we finish the job!

The boys basketball team fell to Bowling Green 63–46.

The North Callaway Thunderbirds girls basketball team pulled out a big win tonight, defeating the Bowling Green Lady Bobcats 56–51!