Keeping Score

Olivia Nyman crushed a grand slam, smashed another home run, and powered her team to back-to-back wins in dramatic fashion. Despite Flathead falling short of the postseason, Nyman closed out the season in unforgettable style, earning her this week's Poster Player of the Week honors.  Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn...

This week on Keeping Score, host Josh Amick recaps a week full of high-stakes matchups, stunning shutouts, and season-defining performances in Northwest Montana high school sports. Glacier dominates crosstown tennis, Columbia Falls baseball clinches the North Conference, and Whitefish girls tennis finishes their season perfect. Meanwhile, the Flathead Bravettes go out swinging in softball, the Kal...

Join us on this special episode of the Keeping Score podcast as reporter Josh Amick sits down with Todd Pratt, the new manager of the Glacier Range Riders. With 14 years of MLB experience, Todd shares his insights on transitioning from an advisory role to managing a team in the Pioneer Baseball League. Discover how Todd's leadership and life skills are shaping the future of young players and...

This week's Poster Player of the Week goes to Flathead Braves track and field standout Will Hollensteiner for his unforgettable performance at the Archie Roe meet. Hollensteiner went a perfect 5-for-5, taking wins in the long jump, triple jump, both sprint relays, and setting a Class AA-best in the 400 meters with a meet record time of 48.10 seconds, breaking a 20-year-old mark. From dominant...

This week on Keeping Score, Northwest Montana athletes are breaking records and stacking up wins. Flathead’s Will Hollensteiner delivers a historic 5-for-5 performance at the Archie Roe meet, setting a Class AA-best in the 400 and helping break relay records. Glacier’s Olivia Warriner continues her home run tear in softball, while Columbia Falls’ Katie Bulawsky tosses a perfect three-inning shutou...

This week on Keeping Score, we highlight the dominant performance of Columbia Falls’ Onnikka Lawrence, our Poster Player of the Week. Lawrence launched two home runs, drove in eight RBIs, and totaled eight hits and 10 runs scored as the Wildkats went 4-1 across a packed schedule — including a clutch win over Flathead and a standout showing at the Frenchtown Invitational. #MontanaSports #HighSchool...

This week on Keeping Score, sports reporter Josh Amick highlights some of the most dominant performances across Northwest Montana high school sports. Columbia Falls pitcher Jett Pitts fans 15 in a complete game shutout, Glacier softball’s Olivia Warriner racks up wins at the plate and on the mound, and Whitefish baseball explodes for 21 runs in a monster win. We also cover dramatic crosstown softb...

Olivia Warriner, the Glacier Wolfpack softball standout put on a jaw-dropping performance in a crosstown rivalry game against Flathead. Olivia crushed two home runs in a single inning, racking up four RBIs and helping Glacier secure a dominant 15-1 victory. She kept the momentum going with another RBI during the Crossover showcase as the Wolfpack picked up two more wins. #MontanaSports #HighSchool...

This week on Keeping Score, we cover everything heating up across Montana high school sports! From Olivia Warriner’s home run explosion in the crosstown softball clash to Whitefish Baseball’s walk-off thriller and track stars setting PRs, we’ve got it all. Dive into the latest from the Iceberg Invitational, Crossover softball showcase, and big swings at Flathead Beacon Field. Plus, we spotlight AA...

Flathead Bravette standout Alivia Reinhart is turning heads across Montana track and field. She had a lightning-fast 200m victory and all-class leading 100m hurdles performance at the MCPS Invitational. With a PR of 25.26 in the 200 and a hurdles time of 14.85, Reinhart is setting the tone for the season—and for Montana.  #AliviaReinhart #FlatheadBravettes #MontanaTrack #HighSchoolSports #PosterPl...

This week’s episode dives into all the top high school sports action across Northwest Montana, from dramatic walk-offs on the baseball diamond to tennis milestones and standout track times. Glacier and Flathead faced off in crosstown tennis with historic dual wins, Bigfork and Eureka battled into extras, and Flathead’s track stars turned in state-leading times. Plus, we celebrate the Bravettes&apo...

In one of the most intense rivalry showdowns of the season, Columbia Falls Wildcats' own Reggie Sapa stepped up when it mattered most. Facing the Whitefish Bulldogs, Reggie entered the game with a razor-thin 1-run lead and the game-tying run on third—with no outs. What happened next was nothing short of legendary: three straight outs and five strikeouts over six batters to lock in the Wildcat...

This week on the Keeping Score podcast, we dive into a packed week of Montana high school spring sports! Columbia Falls baseball takes the spotlight in a rivalry showdown against Whitefish, with Reggie Sapa shutting the door for the save. Flathead’s Reese Conley goes deep in a doubleheader, Glacier walks off Capital with a bomb from Ava Grady, and the Wolfpack dominate the track in duals against G...

A first career home run. A walk-off win. Meet Addy Cunningham—Glacier’s clutch-hitting Poster Player of the Week!  #PosterPlayerOfTheWeek #HighSchoolSoftball #MontanaSports #GirlsWhoPlayHard #SoftballHighlights #ClutchHit #WalkOffWin #YouthAthletes #SupportLocalSports Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at dailyinterlak...

The Keeping Score podcast is back, and spring sports are in full swing—well, almost! Weather delays aside, we break down the thrilling walk-off win that launched Glacier softball’s season, Columbia Falls' baseball dominance, and a record-breaking performance on the track. We highlight standout moments from Flathead, Bigfork, and more as Montana high school sports heat up.  Northwest Montana d...

Despite a tough state tournament, Columbia Falls’ Kierra Kemppainen made history! After a slow start against undefeated Billings Central, she exploded for 9 three-pointers and a game-high 29 points against Frenchtown, setting a Class A girls state record. While the Wildcats’ season came to an end, Kierra’s legendary performance will be remembered for years to come. Tune in as we break down her inc...

The Montana high school basketball season wrapped up with a thrilling state tournament, and reporter Josh Amick goes over all the highlights! Bigfork’s Valkyries battled their way to a third-place finish, Columbia Falls’ Kierra Kemppainen made history with a record-breaking 9 three-pointers, and Ronan’s boys fought hard but fell just short of the podium. Plus, we break down the Class AA and Class...

Columbia Falls Wildkats are headed to the state tournament, and Taryn Borgen played a huge role in making it happen! This week’s Poster Player of the Week, Borgen dropped 16 points with three 3-pointers in a big win over Hamilton and followed it up with 14 more in a battle against Frenchtown. The Wildkats clinched their state berth with a thrilling win over Ronan and now face an undefeated Billing...

The divisional round delivered epic battles, buzzer-beaters, and heartbreaks as Montana high school teams fought for a spot at state! This week on Keeping Score, reporter Josh Amick breaks down Frenchtown’s dramatic 3OT win over Bigfork, Ronan’s comeback victory over Columbia Falls, and Browning’s run to the Western A championship game. Plus, we preview the state tournament matchups, including Ron...

Flathead’s Dustyn Franchini-White saved the best for last! On Senior Night, he drained a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to lift the Braves to a 42-40 victory—Flathead’s first league win in two years! With 9 points—all from deep—Dustyn’s clutch moment sealed his legacy.  Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at dailyinterlake.co...

This week on Keeping Score, reporter Josh Amick breaks down an action-packed week of Montana high school basketball. Flathead secured a thrilling buzzer-beater win over Hellgate, while Glacier’s girls punched their ticket to the AA play-in game. In Class A, Bigfork dominated behind Braeden Gunlock’s 28-point senior night performance, and Columbia Falls locked in their postseason spot. Get all the...

Austin Savik put on a historic performance for Bigfork, dropping 35 of the Vikings’ 45 points in a double-overtime battle against Ronan! Despite the tough loss, his dominance on the court deserves major recognition. Congrats to this week’s Poster Player! Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at dailyinterlake.com/support...

Here's a preview of the latest  Big Sky Now podcast that recaps the latest Big Sky Conference basketball action! Daily Inter Lake reporters Josh Amick and Jon Allen discuss standings, key matchups, and tournament projections! Watch the full episode of Big Sky Now on Hagadone Sports Network's YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/VtM0yB_-Y-M?feature=shared Or listen to it on any podcast plat...

This week on Keeping Score, host Josh Amick breaks down an action-packed week of Montana high school basketball, including Flathead’s heartbreaking buzzer-beater loss to Helena Capital and Bigfork’s double-overtime battle with Ronan. It was a tough stretch for Flathead Valley teams, with the Braves, Whitefish, and others falling short in closely contested matchups. However, standout performances s...

Glacier’s Kaura Coles is unstoppable! She just clinched her third state title at 115, dominating in Billings. Next stop: Fargo for the USA Junior Nationals! Congrats, Kaura—this week’s Poster Player of the Week!  Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at dailyinterlake.com/support Thanks to Corwin Motors for sponsoring the...