by Scott DCamp
Sports Editor
The Thief River Falls boys basketball team officially closed the book the 2025-26 season with its team banquet on Tuesday, March 31.
The Prowlers started the season 7-2 and 14-12 overall in the regular season. They defeated Roseau 69-57 in the first round of the Section 8AA playoffs before being eliminated following a 73-50 quarterfinal loss at Staples-Motley on March 7.
The Prowlers were an experienced group in 2025-26, led by seniors Bridger Wilcox, Wyatt Nelson, Tucker Grindeland, Jett Cornelius, Casey Nelson, Dylan Osowski and Cooper Skjerven.
Nelson and Wilcox received All-Conference honors following the season.
Wilcox joined the 1,000-point club during the Prowlers’ 65-44 loss at Red Lake County on Jan. 8. He finished his career with 1,410 points, which ranks fourth in program history.
Team Awards
Prowler award: Casey Nelson;
Leading scorer: Bridger Wilcox;
Most made three pointers: 53 – Wyatt Nelson;
Most made 2’s: 193 – Bridger Wilcox;
Most rebounds: 325 – Bridger Wilcox;
Most assists: 92 – Bridger Wilcox;
Most blocks shots: 18 – Tucker Grindeland;
Leading field goal percentage: 44% – Wyatt Nelson;
Most Steals: 68 – Bridger Wilcox.