Thompson Falls Debuts New Blue Hawk Mascot Costume

Student Aubrey Cribbs models the custom-designed outfit purchased by the Blue Hawk Booster Club.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Thompson Falls High School basketball team debuted its new Blue Hawk mascot costume at a recent game against Plains. The custom-designed outfit, created by local company Crowder Design, was purchased by the Blue Hawk Booster Club and features the school's mascot, Billy the Blue Hawk, who was on hand to interact with spectators and players.

Why it matters

The new mascot costume helps build school spirit and community engagement around the Thompson Falls basketball team. Mascots are an important part of the fan experience at high school sporting events, and the Blue Hawk Booster Club's investment in a custom costume demonstrates their commitment to supporting the team and enhancing the gameday atmosphere.

The details

The Blue Hawk mascot costume made its debut at the Thompson Falls basketball game against Plains last week. The custom outfit was purchased by the Blue Hawk Booster Club and designed by Crowder Design, a local company in Thompson Falls. The costume features the school's mascot, Billy the Blue Hawk, who was on hand to give high-fives to spectators and players as they left the court.

  • The Blue Hawk mascot costume made its debut at the Thompson Falls basketball game against Plains last week.

The players

Aubrey Cribbs

A student at Thompson Falls High School who modeled the new Blue Hawk mascot costume.

Blue Hawk Booster Club

The booster club that purchased the custom-designed Blue Hawk mascot costume for the high school.

Crowder Design

A local company in Thompson Falls that created the custom t-shirt design for the Blue Hawk mascot costume.

Billy the Blue Hawk

The Thompson Falls High School mascot who wore the new costume and interacted with fans and players.

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The takeaway

The new Blue Hawk mascot costume is an investment in school spirit and community engagement for the Thompson Falls High School basketball team. The custom design and presence of the mascot at games helps create an exciting atmosphere and memorable fan experience.