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Keeping Score

Host Josh Amick represents Northwest Montana’s largest sports reporting team in Keeping Score, a podcast from the Daily Inter Lake. Multiple episodes each week keep you up to date on the Range Riders and Pioneer Baseball League as well as Northwest Montana and the Flathead Valley’s high school sports. Batter up for our Poster Player of the Week, game recaps, and interviews with coaches and players.

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Montana High School Basketball: Divisional Thrillers & State Tournament Preview

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 Ronan vs. Billings Central and Bigfork’s clash with Havre. Tune in for all the highlights, standout performances, and key storylines as teams battle for a state title!

Read more about the games!
Frenchtown tips Bigfork in 3OT; Ronan edges C-Falls
Valkyries bounce back, take third
Frenchtown tips Bigfork in 3OT; Ronan edges C-Falls
Western A basketball tournament in Whitefish
Dillon sweeps; Browning boys 2nd, Ronan 3rd

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March 10, 2025

Buzzer-Beater Hero! Flathead’s Dustyn Franchini-White Wins It at the Horn

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.

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March 7, 2025

Buzzer-Beaters, Playoff Push & Bigfork’s Dominance | High School Basketball Recap

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 latest scores, standout performances, and what’s next as teams fight for a trip to state!

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.

March 5, 2025

Austin Savik Drops 35 in Double OT! | Bigfork’s Poster Player of the Week

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!

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.

February 28, 2025

Flathead Valley Basketball Teams Struggle, Standout Performances Shine & Playoff Push Begins

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 shined, like Glacier’s Reese Ramey clutching a win with late-game heroics and Whitefish’s Will Sisson dropping 32 points. With the Western A play-in game on the horizon, tune in for all the latest scores, standout players, and what’s next as the postseason approaches!

February 26, 2025

Glacier's Kaura Cole is a Three-Time Champ!

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!

February 21, 2025

State Champions Crowned, Basketball Thrillers & Season Highlights

On this week’s Keeping Score Podcast, we celebrate Glacier’s Kaura and Niko Coles as they claim state wrestling titles, while Flathead racks up 13 state placers. In the pool, Glacier’s Olivia Gibbons finishes her high school career with a state championship in the 100 freestyle. On the basketball court, Braeden Gunlock puts on another scoring clinic, Glacier and Flathead battle through tough matchups, and Columbia Falls and Bigfork keep rolling. Tune in for all the biggest highlights from an action-packed week in Northwest Montana high school sports!

February 17, 2025

Braeden Gunlock Drops 36-Point Game & Leads Bigfork to Dominance!

Bigfork’s Braeden Gunlock has been on fire all season, and this week was no exception! She led the Valkyries to two dominant wins, dropping 20 points in a blowout over Libby and an incredible 36-point performance against Columbia Falls. With Bigfork sitting at 12-2 overall and undefeated in league play, Braeden has been a driving force behind their success. Tune in as we break down her standout performances and what makes her this week’s Poster Player of the Week!

February 14, 2025

Overtime Drama, Wrestling Champions, and Basketball Battles | High School Sports Recap

This week on Keeping Score, Josh Amick breaks down the biggest moments in Northwest Montana high school sports! Glacier and Flathead girls’ basketball delivered an overtime thriller, with Reece Ramey’s clutch shooting sealing the win for the Wolfpack. In wrestling, Flathead and Glacier crowned multiple divisional champions, sending a record number of athletes to state. On the hardwood, Bigfork and Columbia Falls stayed dominant, and Whitefish pulled off key victories. Get all the highlights, standout performances, and what’s next as teams gear up for championship season!

February 10, 2025

Poster Player of the Week: Asher Knopik Leads Glacier Wolfpack with 14 Points!

Congrats to Asher Knopik of Glacier High School, who led the team with 14 points against Missoula Hellgate, including a clutch 3-pointer that gave Glacier their first lead in the third quarter. Despite the 56-52 loss, Asher’s performance earned him this week’s honors.

February 7, 2025

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