Keeping Score

Flathead High School boys and girls basketball are officially back, and Keeping Score takes you inside both programs ahead of opening weekend. Host Luke Schmit sat down with seven players and coaches — Grace Gall, Taylor Greene, Caitlin Converse, Coach Kelly Fox, Coach Dan Trageser, Boston Case, and Ben Reichner — to break down team chemistry, off-season growth, key returners, leadership, and the defensive identity they’re building...

The Glacier Wolfpack are Class AA State Champions — and this week’s Poster Player of the Week is the quarterback who led them there. Jackson Presley capped an undefeated season by throwing for 158 yards and punching in a 7-yard touchdown run that gave Glacier a lead it never gave back in a 16–3 win over Billings West. 

This summer, we followed the Brist family from their fifth-generation Montana farm to the bright lights of the Nor...

The Glacier Wolfpack are state champions! After a gritty 16–3 win over Billings West, Keeping Score brings you exclusive, emotional postgame interviews with quarterback Jackson Presley, running back/linebacker Asher Knopik, and head coach Grady Bennett. Presley reflects on the undefeated season, the brotherhood that shaped him, and the touchdown that sealed Glacier’s second-ever Class AA title. Knopik shares what it meant to overco...

Glacier’s Dylan Banzet is our Poster Player of the Week after hauling in two fourth-quarter touchdowns to seal a 35-0 semifinal win. Now the Wolfpack head to the state title game against Billings West with momentum and confidence. 

This summer, we followed the Brist family from their fifth-generation Montana farm to the bright lights of the Northwest Montana Fair. From early morning chores to the intensity of the show ring, their j...

The Glacier Wolfpack stand one win away from the AA State Championship, and this week on Keeping Score, we’re on the practice field for an inside look at how the undefeated Wolfpack are preparing for their biggest test yet against Billings West. 

Quarterback Jackson Presley shares how the brotherhood in Kalispell shaped his journey from California to championship contender. Receiver Cooper Pelc breaks down why he believes ...

The Glacier Wolfpack are once again championship-bound. Glacier shut out Gallatin 35–0 at Legends Stadium to punch their ticket to the AA State Championship for the third straight season — and they looked every bit the title contender they set out to be back in August.

In this episode of Keeping Score, Daily Inter Lake reporter Luke Schmit catches up with Asher Knopik, Dylan Banzet, and head coach Grady Bennett moments aft...

Glacier quarterback Jackson Presley threw two early touchdowns to lead the Wolfpack to a 42–7 quarterfinal win over Bozeman and keep their undefeated season intact. Glacier plays Gallatin in the Class AA semifinals on November 14.

This summer, we followed the Brist family from their fifth-generation Montana farm to the bright lights of the Northwest Montana Fair. From early morning chores to the intensity of the show ring, their jo...

The Glacier Wolfpack are one win away from the Class AA state championship, and reporter Luke Schmit caught up with Kaleb Fuehr, Wayne Cox and Maverick Diede ahead of their massive semifinal showdown with Gallatin. The seniors break down their preparation, the “one day at a time” message that drives the program, and how the Wolfpack plan to bring physical, disciplined football back to the state title game. From playoff pressure to ...

The wait is over for Columbia Falls girls soccer - and Onnikka Lawrence made sure of it. The Wildkats captured their first Class A state championship in 21 years, defeating Bigfork 4-0 behind Lawrence’s two-goal performance.

PHOTOS: Wildkats claim Class A crown with 4-0 win over Bigfork

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The Whitefish Bulldogs enter the Class A playoffs behind two of Montana’s top prep football playmakers — quarterback Luke Dalen and running back Cole Moses. In this episode of Keeping Score, host Luke Schmit of the Daily Inter Lake talks with Dalen and Moses at practice ahead of their playoff opener against Butte Central to talk about leadership, lessons learned, and the mindset driving this team’s postseason push.

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Whitefish senior running back Cole Moses delivered when it mattered most — powering the Bulldogs to a 21-10 comeback win over Bigfork and clinching the No. 2 seed in the Northwest A Division. Moses bulldozed his way to 98 rushing yards and scored a crucial fourth-quarter touchdown to seal the victory in the final regular-season game.

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Whitefish rallies past Bigfork for No. 2 seed
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Whitefish standout Kyler Jonson delivered a hat trick performance to lift the Bulldogs to a 3-1 victory over Bigfork in the Class A boys soccer play-in game on October 14th. In this episode of Keeping Score, host Luke Schmit of the Daily Inter Lake breaks down the intense, physical match that sent Whitefish to the next round and features postgame reactions from Jonson, teammates Wyatt Carlson, Jack Oehlerich, and Gavin Sibson, plus...

Flathead volleyball standout Makenna Aldrich delivered a powerhouse performance in a statement win over the Glacier Wolfpack. With a team-high ten kills — including the game-clinching spike — Aldrich helped lead the Bravettes to a straight-set sweep, marking their second victory over Glacier in the last three matchups. The Daily Inter Lake sports team spotlights Aldrich’s intensity, leadership, and impact on a rising Flathead squad...

Columbia Falls pulled off one of the most thrilling comebacks in Cat-Dog rivalry history. After trailing 18-0 heading into the fourth quarter, the Wildcats exploded for 19 unanswered points to defeat the Whitefish Bulldogs 19-18. Host Luke Schmit recaps the stunning finish with postgame reactions from head coach Kelly Houle, quarterback Banyan Johnston, and wide receiver Easton Brooks, who reflect on the brotherhood, belief, and gr...

Glacier High School’s Dylan Banzet put on a show under the lights, hauling in three touchdowns and 125 yards in the Wolfpack’s commanding 48-14 win over previously unbeaten Sentinel. The win keeps Glacier perfect at 6-0 and firmly in control of the Western AA standings. We break down how Banzet’s breakout performance helped cement the Wolfpack’s status as a powerhouse heading into the final stretch of the season.

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This week’s Poster Player of the Week honors go to Glacier Wolfpack soccer standout Avi Schmautz, who scored her second hat trick of the season in a dominant 7-0 win over crosstown rival Flathead. With six goals in two rivalry matchups, Avi has been unstoppable, helping the Wolfpack rebound from a slow start and climb to a 4-3-2 record. We break down her performance, the Wolfpack’s recent surge, and what it means for the rest of th...

It was a special night in Columbia Falls as the Wildcats earned their first win of the season — and did it under the lights of the homecoming game. Coach Kelly Houle breaks down the keys to the 27–13 victory over Bigfork, while quarterback Banyan Johnston and wide receiver Jory Hill share insights on leadership, big plays, and what it means to start conference play 1–0. From community pride to on-field resilience, this episode capt...

Lexi Herion of the Flathead Bravettes flag football team i our Poster Player of the Week. In a thrilling 20-13 crosstown victory over Glacier, Herion hauled in eight catches for 144 yards, including the game-winning touchdown — the Bravettes’ first win over Glacier since the inaugural 2022 season. She also grabbed a key interception on defense, proving to be the difference-maker at Legends Stadium. 

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Flathead Braves volleyball is building grit, momentum, and memories this season. Head coach Emily Russell shares how her squad is growing together, while seniors Katie Manning and Bristol Lenz reflect on leadership, rivalries, and what it means to close out their high school careers. From team traditions to standout victories, hear how Flathead volleyball is shaping its legacy on and off the court.

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