Keeping Score

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A front-row seat to Northwest Montana high school sports, Daily Inter Lake's Keeping Score podcast keeps you up to date on Northwest Montana’s players and coaches who make it happen. Batter up for our exclusive interviews, Poster Player of the Week, and game recaps. Explore more from the Daily Inter Lake’s podcast network! Get the latest news on the Big Sky Conference from our Big Sky Now podcast, with teams based in Montana, Washington, and Idaho. News Now covers major stories making headlines in Montana, events to check out, and breaking news for the Flathead Valley and beyond. Deep Dive brings you in-depth stories from across our area. And Side Tracks shares the stories behind Northwest Montana's local music, food, and arts culture.  

  1. 6h ago

    Whitefish Girls Soccer Wins Class A State Title | Poster Players of the Week

    Your Poster Player(s) of the Week is the Whitefish Bulldogs girls soccer team! Whitefish beat Columbia Falls 2-1 for the Class A title, making it their fourth title in program history. Stay tuned for our interviews with players and coach! Read more about the game: Cat-Dog III goes to Dogs | Daily Inter Lake 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 Keeping Score podcast! They’re proud to be family-driven for over 100 years. Corwin’s commitment goes beyond selling cars; they’re dedicated to serving our community and providing you with the highest quality vehicles to fit your lifestyle. Whether you’re searching for reliability, style, or comfort, they’ve got you covered. If you’re in the market for a new Chevrolet or just want to learn more, visit http://corwinmotorskalispell.com.    Would you rather watch this episode? Visit our YouTube Channel! For full coverage and the latest sports updates, visit the Daily Inter Lake at: dailyinterlake.com/news/sports/. Support local journalism and subscribe to us! Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

    Whitefish Girls Soccer Wins Class A State Title | Poster Players of the Week

  2. 1d ago

    Whitefish Bulldogs Say Goodbye to Memorial Field With 36-12 Playoff Win Over Dillon

    Daily Inter Lake reporter Luke Schmit was at Memorial Field on Friday, October 30, for the last football game the Whitefish Bulldogs will play there. After falling behind early, Whitefish scored 29 unanswered points to beat Dillon 36-12 in the opening round of the Class A playoffs and finish undefeated at home in their final season on the field. Senior quarterback Luke Dalen had a hand in four touchdowns, throwing for 201 yards and a score while rushing for 108 yards and three touchdowns, including the final touchdown ever scored at Memorial Field. He talks about Dillon’s pass coverage in the first half and what it meant to go undefeated at home. Senior Vlad Shestak, who caught five passes and intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter, shares the emotions of the final walk across the field with his teammates and why this team bounces back from adversity. Head Coach Brett Bollweg talks about the offensive line, the memories at Memorial Field, the credit he gives Beaverhead County for the program’s standards, and the road trip to face East Helena in the quarterfinals. Read Luke's coverage of the game: Final farewell | Daily Inter Lake 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 Keeping Score podcast! They’re proud to be family-driven for over 100 years. Corwin’s commitment goes beyond selling cars; they’re dedicated to serving our community and providing you with the highest quality vehicles to fit your lifestyle. Whether you’re searching for reliability, style, or comfort, they’ve got you covered. If you’re in the market for a new Chevrolet or just want to learn more, visit http://corwinmotorskalispell.com.    Would you rather watch this episode? Visit our YouTube Channel! For full coverage and the latest sports updates, visit the Daily Inter Lake at: dailyinterlake.com/news/sports/. Support local journalism and subscribe to us! Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

    Whitefish Bulldogs Say Goodbye to Memorial Field With 36-12 Playoff Win Over Dillon

  3. 4d ago

    Glacier Sweeps Flathead in Crosstown Soccer | Evenson & Winkler on a Big Night

    Glacier soccer closed out the regular season with a statement in the Crosstown rivalry, sweeping Flathead with an 8-1 boys victory and a 10-1 girls win on Oct. 13 at Kidsports. Daily Inter Lake sports reporter Luke Schmit was there to catch up with the Wolfpack players and coaches after the rivalry matchups. Glacier boys striker Brecken Evenson scored four goals, including one of the team's standout performances of the season. He discussed his scoring opportunities, Madrid Stephan's contributions and the team's confidence heading into the playoffs. Wolfpack captain Isaac Weaks also reflected on the team's chemistry, individual strengths and what it would take to compete for a state championship. On the girls side, Gracie Winkler delivered four goals of her own. She talked about the team's chemistry, the importance of growing together and how Glacier learned to respond to adversity. First-year head coach Ryan Thompson shared his thoughts on the team's resilience, its potential and Winkler's impact as both a scorer and leader. Looking back at the postseason: Both Glacier teams followed the Crosstown sweep with first-round Class AA playoff victories. The boys rallied past Missoula Big Sky 3-1, while the girls shut out Helena Capital 4-0. Both advanced to the quarterfinals before their seasons ended in Billings. The boys fell 5-4 to Billings West, despite a hat trick from Evenson, while the girls lost 4-1 to Billings Senior. 00:00 Glacier vs. Flathead: Crosstown Soccer 00:31 Brecken Evenson on His Four-Goal Performance 01:57 Isaac Weaks on Glacier's Team Chemistry 03:52 Gracie Winkler on Her Four-Goal Night 06:22 Coach Ryan Thompson on Glacier Girls Soccer 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 Keeping Score podcast! They’re proud to be family-driven for over 100 years. Corwin’s commitment goes beyond selling cars; they’re dedicated to serving our community and providing you with the highest quality vehicles to fit your lifestyle. Whether you’re searching for reliability, style, or comfort, they’ve got you covered. If you’re in the market for a new Chevrolet or just want to learn more, visit http://corwinmotorskalispell.com.    Would you rather watch this episode? Visit our YouTube Channel! For full coverage and the latest sports updates, visit the Daily Inter Lake at: dailyinterlake.com/news/sports/. Support local journalism and subscribe to us! Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

    Glacier Sweeps Flathead in Crosstown Soccer | Evenson & Winkler on a Big Night

  4. 6d ago

    Cooper Porrovecchio Catches 2 TDs in Bigfork’s 48-14 Win | Poster Player of the Week

    Cooper Porrovecchio came up big in the passing game, catching two touchdown passes to help Bigfork roll to a 48-14 victory over Ronan. The Vikings came out firing, building a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and adding 14 more points in the second to take control. Quarterback Alex Ochs completed 5 of 7 passes for 185 yards and three touchdowns, with Porrovecchio accounting for two of those scoring receptions. Bigfork’s offense spread the scoring around, with six different Vikings finding the end zone in the 48-14 win. The victory improved Bigfork to 2-5 overall and 2-2 in conference play. Read more coverage of the game or watch our preseason interviews with the Vikings. 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 Keeping Score podcast! They’re proud to be family-driven for over 100 years. Corwin’s commitment goes beyond selling cars; they’re dedicated to serving our community and providing you with the highest quality vehicles to fit your lifestyle. Whether you’re searching for reliability, style, or comfort, they’ve got you covered. If you’re in the market for a new Chevrolet or just want to learn more, visit http://corwinmotorskalispell.com.    Would you rather watch this episode? Visit our YouTube Channel! For full coverage and the latest sports updates, visit the Daily Inter Lake at: dailyinterlake.com/news/sports/. Support local journalism and subscribe to us! Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

    Cooper Porrovecchio Catches 2 TDs in Bigfork’s 48-14 Win | Poster Player of the Week

  5. Oct 22

    Liam Palmer Catches 2 TDs in Glacier’s 51-7 Crosstown Win | Poster Player of the Week

    Palmer opened his scoring with a 20-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. He saved his biggest play for the final snap before halftime, hauling in a 42-yard touchdown pass from Cash Keim to give the Wolfpack a commanding 35-0 lead at the break. With Glacier receiver Dylan Banzet sidelined by injury, Palmer has stepped into a bigger role at wide receiver and made an immediate impact. His two touchdown receptions helped the Wolfpack improve to 7-1 overall and 6-0 in Western AA play. Read Jon Allen's coverage of the game: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/oct/16/packing-a-wallop/ 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 Keeping Score podcast! They’re proud to be family-driven for over 100 years. Corwin’s commitment goes beyond selling cars; they’re dedicated to serving our community and providing you with the highest quality vehicles to fit your lifestyle. Whether you’re searching for reliability, style, or comfort, they’ve got you covered. If you’re in the market for a new Chevrolet or just want to learn more, visit http://corwinmotorskalispell.com.    Would you rather watch this episode? Visit our YouTube Channel! For full coverage and the latest sports updates, visit the Daily Inter Lake at: dailyinterlake.com/news/sports/. Support local journalism and subscribe to us! Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

    Liam Palmer Catches 2 TDs in Glacier’s 51-7 Crosstown Win | Poster Player of the Week

  6. Oct 13

    Cash Keim Throws 2 TDs in Glacier’s 49-13 Win Over Helena | Poster Player of the Week

    Cash Keim delivered an efficient performance through the air as Glacier rolled to a 49-13 win over Helena at Legends Stadium. The Wolfpack quarterback completed 10 of 14 passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns without throwing an interception. Both touchdown passes went to Cooper Pelc, including a 36-yard strike on Glacier’s opening drive and a 42-yard connection just before halftime that helped the Wolfpack build a 28-6 lead. Keim and Pelc connected five times for 109 yards as Glacier’s offense piled up 49 points. Running back Trey Ramey added a career-high 205 rushing yards and four touchdowns to power the Wolfpack to the victory. Read Jon Allen's coverage of the match: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/oct/10/run-ramey-run/ 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 Keeping Score podcast! They’re proud to be family-driven for over 100 years. Corwin’s commitment goes beyond selling cars; they’re dedicated to serving our community and providing you with the highest quality vehicles to fit your lifestyle. Whether you’re searching for reliability, style, or comfort, they’ve got you covered. If you’re in the market for a new Chevrolet or just want to learn more, visit http://corwinmotorskalispell.com.    Would you rather watch this episode? Visit our YouTube Channel! For full coverage and the latest sports updates, visit the Daily Inter Lake at: dailyinterlake.com/news/sports/. Support local journalism and subscribe to us! Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

    Cash Keim Throws 2 TDs in Glacier’s 49-13 Win Over Helena | Poster Player of the Week

  7. Oct 12

    Columbia Falls Beats Whitefish 34-31 on a 90-Yard Drive | Cat-Dog Game Reactions

    Reporter Luke Schmit talks with Columbia Falls QB Banyan Johnston, receiver Jory Hill, running back Tripp Ross and Coach Kelly Houle after the Wildcats’ 34-31 Cat-Dog win over Whitefish. They cover a 90-yard final drive, a 10-yard touchdown with 33 seconds left, and a 300-yard rushing night.  Watch the full interviews: https://youtu.be/KqsYMWWPK5k Read more: C-Falls wins classic Cat-Dog on Hill's late TD 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 Keeping Score podcast! They’re proud to be family-driven for over 100 years. Corwin’s commitment goes beyond selling cars; they’re dedicated to serving our community and providing you with the highest quality vehicles to fit your lifestyle. Whether you’re searching for reliability, style, or comfort, they’ve got you covered. If you’re in the market for a new Chevrolet or just want to learn more, visit http://corwinmotorskalispell.com.    Would you rather watch this episode? Visit our YouTube Channel! For full coverage and the latest sports updates, visit the Daily Inter Lake at: dailyinterlake.com/news/sports/. Support local journalism and subscribe to us! Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

    Columbia Falls Beats Whitefish 34-31 on a 90-Yard Drive | Cat-Dog Game Reactions

  8. Oct 8

    Flathead Flag Football: Senior Night, a Brave Walk and a Crosstown Win

    Recorded the night of September 22 at Legends Stadium, this episode of Keeping Score goes inside Flathead’s 26-7 Crosstown win over Glacier in girls flag football. Host Luke Schmit catches up with sophomore Lexi Herion, who caught two touchdown passes, intercepted a pass and finished with 10 catches for 118 yards. He also talks with senior Hailee Ballensky and Bravettes coach Jess Hensley about the Senior Night atmosphere, the first Brave walk in program history with the band leading the team into the stadium, and the second-half surge that turned a 7-7 halftime tie into a three-score win. Season update: the Bravettes went into the State AA tournament in Billings as the Western AA’s top seed and the top-scoring team in the field. They fell 20-7 to Bozeman in Wednesday’s opening round, then beat Billings Senior 8-6 on Thursday morning. CHAPTERS  00:00 Welcome from Legends Stadium  00:14 Lexi Herion on scoring, intercepting and locking in  01:32 Hailee Ballensky on team hype and Senior Night  02:53 Coach Hensley on bouncing back after Missoula  03:25 Hensley on Lexi’s football IQ  03:46 Behind the scenes with the Bravettes  04:16 The Crosstown atmosphere and the Brave walk  05:00 Why this win mattered  05:37 What’s next for Flathead 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 Keeping Score podcast! They’re proud to be family-driven for over 100 years. Corwin’s commitment goes beyond selling cars; they’re dedicated to serving our community and providing you with the highest quality vehicles to fit your lifestyle. Whether you’re searching for reliability, style, or comfort, they’ve got you covered. If you’re in the market for a new Chevrolet or just want to learn more, visit http://corwinmotorskalispell.com.    Would you rather watch this episode? Visit our YouTube Channel! For full coverage and the latest sports updates, visit the Daily Inter Lake at: dailyinterlake.com/news/sports/. Support local journalism and subscribe to us! Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

    Flathead Flag Football: Senior Night, a Brave Walk and a Crosstown Win
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A front-row seat to Northwest Montana high school sports, Daily Inter Lake's Keeping Score podcast keeps you up to date on Northwest Montana’s players and coaches who make it happen. Batter up for our exclusive interviews, Poster Player of the Week, and game recaps. Explore more from the Daily Inter Lake’s podcast network! Get the latest news on the Big Sky Conference from our Big Sky Now podcast, with teams based in Montana, Washington, and Idaho. News Now covers major stories making headlines in Montana, events to check out, and breaking news for the Flathead Valley and beyond. Deep Dive brings you in-depth stories from across our area. And Side Tracks shares the stories behind Northwest Montana's local music, food, and arts culture.  

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    Daily Inter Lake
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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    291
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