North Callaway R-I School District

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!

Congratulations to Dalton Brewer for breaking the school’s 3‑point record!

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Congratulations to Brooke Giboney for taken 3rd at districts and Ella Baker for taken 4th at districts. They will both represent North Callaway at the state wrestling tournament on February 25th and 26.

Huge congratulations to Ella Baker on qualifying for the State Wrestling Tournament!

Huge congratulations to Brooke Giboney on qualifying for the State Wrestling Tournament!

As her wrestling season concludes, we’re proud of the dedication and hard work shown by Elka Endres throughout the year. Her commitment and growth have been outstanding, and we look forward to what’s ahead.

As the season comes to a close, we want to recognize Lotus Gwaltney for an outstanding effort on the mat. Lotus competed with toughness, discipline, and pride throughout the season, representing the Thunderbird Nation with class and determination.

North Callaway Community Update

Events for Saturday, February 14

Thunderbird Community,

We have a full and exciting day ahead tomorrow. Here’s everything happening across North Callaway:



Boys Basketball vs. Montgomery County
JV Game: 2:00 PM
Varsity Game: Immediately following JV
National Anthem: Performed on guitar before the Varsity game

Court warming Ceremony
Court warming will take place between the JV and Varsity games.
We ask all fans to please remain seated during the ceremony so we can recognize our students safely and respectfully.



Court warming Dance
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
North Callaway High School

Girls Wrestling – District Tournament
Our girls wrestling team will be competing in the District Tournament in Mexico on Friday and Saturday.
We wish them the best as they battle for a trip to State.



Varsity Halftime Performance
During halftime of the Varsity game, our Little Thunderbirds Cheerleaders will take the floor for a special performance.

We hope to see a great crowd supporting our students throughout the day. Thank you for your continued support of North Callaway and our student‑athletes.

BIG WIN FOR THE North Callaway Thunderbirds! The Thunderbirds soar past Sunnydale with a 59–40 victory!

Congratulations to our seniors for their years of hard work, dedication, and passion for the basketball program. Thank you for the memories, leadership, and heart you gave every season.

Thank you to the Fulton Masonic Lodge No. 48 for their very generous $15,000 donation to support student school meal balances. This gift will have a direct and meaningful impact on students and families. We are so grateful for such a generous community. We truly appreciate their support of our North Callaway Thunderbird students.

Tough loss tonight for North Callaway Girls Basketball, falling to Wright City 43–40. A hard-fought battle until the final buzzer. Proud of the effort.

Congratulations to our cheer and lady basketball seniors—what a great night honoring everything you’ve given to our program on Senior Night!

Congratulations to Gunnar Wenneker on reaching a huge milestone — 100 career wins! Well deserved!