River Falls Middle School Wrestling

The River Falls Middle School wrestling program is scheduled for January to March at River Falls Middle School (MMS). Student-athletes are required to sign up through the school district, with more details to be provided.

The River Falls Middle School wrestling program is scheduled for January to March at River Falls Middle School (MMS). Student-athletes are required to sign up through the school district, with more details to be provided.

Stay tuned for additional information, which will be posted in the fall of 2025.

  • Jason Hoernke

    Middle School Coach & Booster President

    Email: jason@rfwrestling.org

    Colby High School Wrestling

    • 5th place at State

    Mankato State University

    Coaching Experience

    • Youth/Club Coaching (10+ years)
    • Middle School Coaching (5+ years)

    Personal Life

    • Married to Jaimi
    • Two children: Brexton & Beckum 
    • Owner of Rush River Homes

  • Kevin Black

    Assistant Coach & Victory School of Wrestling

    River Falls High School – Class of 1998

    • Perfect 160-0 career record
    • 4x Individual State Champion (undefeated)
    • 4x Freestyle State Champion, 3x Greco-Roman State Champion
    • 1998 ASICS Tiger All-American

    University of Wisconsin-Madison

    • NCAA All-American (4th place finish)
    • 3-year Team Captain

    River Falls High School Head Coach (2013-2023)
    Victory School of Wrestling – Founder (2010)

    Developed 30+ high school state champions
    Coached 39 USAW All-Americans

    International Coaching

    • Olympic Gold Medal coach (Helen Maroulis, 2016)
    • 2x USA Wrestling Women’s Coach of the Year (2009, 2011)

    Personal Life

    • Married to Liz
    • Three children: Isaiah, Micaiah, and Ezra
    • River Falls Hall of Fame inductee

  • Thane Antczak

    Director of Operations & Assistant Coach

    Email: thane@rfwrestling.org

    High School Wrestling

    • 2x WIAA State Champion
    • 1x WIAA State Runner-Up

    University of Minnesota Wrestling

    • 4x Letter Winner

    Coaching Experience

    • Middle School Head Coaching (since 2015)
    • Youth/Club Coaching (since 2020)

    Officiating Experience

    • 15+ years of WIAA Officiating experience
    • 2x Cheesehead Invitational Official
    • 1x WIAA Individual State Tournament Official

    Personal Life

    • Married to Megan
    • Two children: Ari and Ellis
    • PE and AVID Teacher at Oak-Land Middle School