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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Episodes
198 episodes
Browning’s Tahj Wells Rides Back-to-Back to Nationals with MHSA Rodeo Title
Tahj Wells of Browning dominated the MHSA Rodeo Finals with a 107.5-point performance — now he’s heading to Nationals in Wyoming. Hear more about his standout ride on this week’s Keeping Score recap.
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Rodeo Champs, Legion Baseball Highlights & Glacier’s Olivia Gibbons Signs to Swim D-II
This week on Keeping Score, reporter Josh Amick recaps a high-stakes week for Montana’s student-athletes. At the Montana High School Rodeo Finals, standout performers like Tahj Wells, Randon Boyce, and Isabella Moran punched their tickets to Na...
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Breanna Barnes Makes History: Glacier’s First Girls Pole Vault Champion
Breanna Barnes soared to new heights at the state finals — literally — clearing 11-6 to win Glacier’s first-ever girls pole vault title. Hear how she made school history for this week’s Poster Player of the Week.#MontanaSports #TrackAnd...
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State Champs & Record Breakers: Spring Sports Glory in Northwest Montana
In this episode of Keeping Score, Daily Inter Lake reporter Josh Amick recaps all the highlights from Montana’s spring sports state tournaments: track & field, softball, baseball, and tennis. Hear how athletes from Flathead, Glacier, Whitef...
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Whitefish Sprinter Rachel Wilmot Blazes to Triple Gold at Divisionals
This week on Keeping Score, we spotlight Whitefish track star Rachel Wilmot, your Poster Player of the Week. At the Western A divisional meet, Wilmot sprinted to three individual titles in the 100, 200, and 400 meters — clocking a 25.31 in the ...
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Wildcats, Wolfpack & Wilmot: Big Wins and State Spots in Spring Showdowns
This week on Keeping Score, it’s all about postseason pushes and standout performances across Northwest Montana. The Columbia Falls Wildcats keep rolling with a 12-game win streak heading into the state tournament, while Whitefish tennis and tr...
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Grand Slam Goodbye: Olivia Nyman Ends Season with Bravette Brilliance
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 w...
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Rivalries, Records & Redemption: Valley Teams Set Stage for State
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 cli...
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Interview with Glacier Range Riders' Todd Pratt: New yet familiar face
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 advis...
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5-for-5: Flathead’s Will Hollensteiner Shatters Records at Archie Roe
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,...
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Track Records, Home Run Heat & Baseball Wins: Spring Sports Surge Across the Flathead
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...
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Wildkat Power: Onnikka Lawrence Slugs Her Way to Player of the Week
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 Wildkat...
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Strikeouts, Sluggers & Season-Best Times: Montana Spring Sports Heat Up
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 Olivi...
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Back-to-Back Bombs: Glacier’s Olivia Warriner Powers Past Flathead
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 ...
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Grand Slams & Game Winners: Montana High School Softball, Baseball & Track Recap!
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...
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Blazing the Track: Poster Player of the Week's Alivia Reinhart Sets the Pace
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 hurdl...
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Crosstown Clashes, Track Stars & Bravette Breakthroughs: Week in Northwest Montana Sports
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 wit...
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Columbia Fall's Reggie Sapa Dominates Final Inning to Seal Rivalry Win | Poster Player of the Week
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...
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Montana Spring Sports in Full Swing: Clutch Hits, Record Runs & Rivalry Wins
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. Flath...
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Clutch Home Run Powers Glacier to Victory
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 #WalkOffWi...
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Spring Sports Kickoff: Walk-Off Wins, Record-Breaking Runs & Big Plays!
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-breaki...
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Kierra Kemppainen’s Record-Breaking Performance at State! | Columbia Falls Hoops
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 st...
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Montana State Basketball Tournament Recap: Bigfork’s Run, Columbia Falls’ Record & Ronan’s Fight to the Finish
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 ...
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Columbia Falls’ Taryn Borgen Shines at Divisionals & Wildkats Punch Ticket to State!
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 i...
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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’...
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