Keeping Score
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.
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Episodes
254 episodes
Poster Player of the Week: Flathead's Dillon Wink's Walk-Off Single in Historic Crosstown Game
This week’s Keeping Score Poster Player of the Week honors Flathead High School’s Dillon Wink, who delivered the defining play in the first-ever Crosstown baseball game against Glacier.With the bases loaded, two outs, and the game on the...
Historic Crosstown Baseball Game: Flathead Walk-Off Win vs Glacier
In this episode of Keeping Score, Daily Inter Lake sports reporter Luke Schmit brings you inside the first-ever Crosstown baseball showdown between Flathead and Glacier, a back-and-forth battle that ended in a walk-off victory for the Braves.
Columbia Falls Baseball Explodes in 15-4 Win | Tayvin Beach & Jory Hill Interview
Columbia Falls baseball is heating up—and in this episode of Keeping Score, Daily Inter Lake sports reporter Luke Schmit sits down with Wildcats standouts Tayvin Beach and Jory Hill following a dominant 15-4 victory over Bigfork on 4/14.
Bigfork’s Mason Lewis Shines: Clutch Hitting & Dominant Pitching vs Whitefish | Player of the Week
Bigfork baseball set the tone early—and Mason Lewis made sure it held.In this episode of Keeping Score: Poster Player of the Week, we highlight a complete, game-defining performance from Lewis in the Vikings’ 9-3 win over Whitefish. At ...
Flathead Baseball’s Historic Debut: Miles Arrowsmith Throws No-Hitter & Hits Grand Slam
Flathead baseball couldn’t have asked for a more dominant opening day—and Miles Arrowsmith delivered a performance to match.This week’s Poster Player of the Week honors Arrowsmith after a historic breakout in the Braves’ season debut. H...
Bigfork’s Desi Dell Hits Clutch Threes at State Tournament
Bigfork junior Desi Dell stepped up on the state tournament stage, hitting two big threes and a clutch mid-range jumper for the Valkyries. Congratulations to Dell and the Bigfork girls on an incredible basketball season.
Whitefish Girls Beat Bigfork in Thriller | Players & Coach React After Divisional Win
The Whitefish Lady Bulldogs are headed to the Montana Class A State Basketball Tournament after a gritty 39–37 win over Bigfork in the Western A Divisional third-place game in Hamilton!In this episode of Keeping Score, reporter Luke Sch...
Whitefish Lady Bulldogs’ Avery Orme | Poster Player of the Week
Avery Orme of the Whitefish Lady Bulldogs is this week’s Poster Player of the Week, following an exceptional performance at the Western A Divisional tournament in Hamilton. The freshman standout led her team with 17 points and two critical thre...
Bigfork Valkyries gear up for Western A Divisionals
The Bigfork Valkyries are officially heading to Hamilton as the Western A #1 seed, and the atmosphere at practice is electric. In this episode of Keeping Score, host Luke Schmit goes behind the scenes to talk with the key figures driving this c...
Julia Kay's Redemption | Poster Player of the Week
Redemption has never tasted so sweet! In this episode of Keeping Score, we celebrate our Poster Player of the Week, Julia Kay of the Flathead Bravettes. After a heartbreaking injury cut her championship dreams short in 2025, Julia returned to t...
Gold Medals and Life-Changing Moments: The 2026 Montana State Wrestling Championship Recap
The mats have been rolled up at First Interstate Arena, and the Keeping Score team is back to break down an unforgettable weekend of high-stakes competition. Host Luke Schmit sits down with Daily Inter Lake sports reporter Jon Allen to review t...
REESE ROSENBERG DOMINATES! Flathead Bravettes Sweep Glacier in Crosstown Clash
The Flathead Bravettes just sent a massive message to the rest of Western AA! In this episode of Keeping Score, we break down a dominant performance by our Poster Player of the Week, Reese Rosenberg. Reese was absolutely lights-out from beyond ...
Olivia Warriner is Lighting Up Western AA | Poster Player of the Week
Poster Player of the Week Olivia Warriner stepped up big for the Glacier Wolfpack, dropping 7 points and a triple against the undefeated Western AA leaders, Missoula Big Sky.Glacier prepares to host the Flathead Braves at the Wolf Den on...
Columbia Falls Dominates Whitefish in Cat-Dog Showdown
The Cat-Dog rivalry delivered another electric night of Northwest A basketball, and Columbia Falls walked away with statement wins over Whitefish in both boys and girls matchups. On this episode of Keeping Score, we break down the rivalry doubl...
Columbia Falls’ Alexa Friske Shines in Cat-Dog Rivalry | Poster Player of the Week
Columbia Falls junior guard Alexa Friske is this week’s Poster Player of the Week after a standout performance in the Cat-Dog rivalry matchup against Whitefish. Friske poured in 21 points, knocking down three first-half 3-pointers and scoring 1...
Lance Schneller’s Two-Night Test vs Helena
Flathead Braves senior guard Lance Schneller is our latest Poster Player of the Week after a strong two-game stretch against Helena Capital and Helena High. Schneller led Flathead in scoring against one of the Western AA’s top teams, showcased ...
Inside the Crosstown Rivalry: Postgame Reactions from Glacier & Flathead
Crosstown basketball delivered everything it promised — intensity, momentum swings, and a finish that came down to free throws and final seconds. Daily Inter Lake reporter Luke Schmit speaks to Glacier and Flathead players and coaches after Fri...
Poster Player of the Week: Cooper Pelc Delivers in Glacier–Flathead Crosstown Thriller
Clutch free throws. Crosstown pressure. Big-time performance.Glacier’s Cooper Pelc earns Poster Player of the Week honors after dropping 22 points in a 54–52 win over Flathead.
30-Point Night: Glacier Star Karley Allen Takes Over and Makes History
Glacier senior Karley Allen delivers a performance to remember, pouring in 30 of the Wolfpack’s 45 points in a thrilling back-and-forth battle with the Sentinel Spartans. Allen buried five 3-pointers, including four in the first half, showcasin...
Buzzer-Beater in Bigfork: Austin Savik’s Game-Winner Lifts the Vikings
A packed gym, a tight game, and one shot that changed everything. On this episode of Keeping Score, host Luke Schmit goes courtside in Bigfork after Austin Savik drains a game-winning basket to lift the Vikings in Northwest A conference play.
Whitefish Wrestler Sam Akey Dominates the Mat | Poster Player of the Week
On this episode of Keeping Score, we spotlight Whitefish wrestling standout Sam Akey, our latest Poster Player of the Week. Akey delivered a dominant performance in the 215-pound class at the Libby/Browning/Whitefish dual, winning all three of ...
Bigfork’s Austin Savik Lights It Up | Poster Player of the Week
Bigfork Vikings guard Austin Savik is this week’s Poster Player of the Week after a standout stretch that showcased his scoring ability and leadership on the court.Savik knocked down four three-pointers and finished with 23 points in a h...
Bjorn Pedersen Drops 28 in Columbia Falls Blowout Wins | Poster Player of the Week
Bjorn Pedersen is our Poster Player of the Week after a dominant opening stretch for the Columbia Falls boys’ basketball team. Pedersen caught fire from deep, knocking down five three-pointers and scoring 28 points in an 86–43 blowout win over ...
Jory Hill Leads Columbia Falls to Hot Start | Poster Player of the Week
Columbia Falls boys basketball is off to a strong start, and Jory Hill is setting the tone. On this episode of Keeping Score, we spotlight Hill as this week’s Poster Player of the Week after he led the Wildcats in scoring at the Western A Tip-O...
Inside Flathead Basketball: Team Chemistry, Rising Stars & Season Expectations
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 Convers...
